ALEX MECKEL, CAFM
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Results-driven fleet management professional with 15 years of industry experience and a Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) certification. Experienced in overseeing fleet operations for 400 vehicles and managing a $3.6 million annual budget, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, cost control, safety, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, develop strategic initiatives, optimize maintenance operations, and implement process improvements that enhance fleet reliability and performance. Skilled in budget planning, resource allocation, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration. Committed to driving operational excellence, maximizing asset utilization, and delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective fleet solutions.
Overview
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Certification
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15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Fleet Area Leader
Florida Power & Light
Pompano Beach, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Led daily field operations, aligning crew priorities with safety, reliability, and service expectations.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance scheduling and prioritized repairs for transmission and distribution vehicles, reducing downtime
- Coordinated preventive maintenance scheduling and prioritized repairs for transmission and distribution vehicles to minimize downtime
- Coordinated work assignments across teams to support timely maintenance and outage restoration.
- Supervised daily activities and enforced policies/procedures to ensure operational consistency
- Oversaw garage operations across designated area, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards
- Managed outsourcing processes for vehicle and equipment repairs
- Addressed transportation issues by attending local customer safety meetings and visiting the service center to provide timely solutions
- Provided educational and training opportunities for employees to enhance skills and knowledge
- Assessed current vehicle rentals and leases for accuracy
- Executed job-related tasks to support team goals to support overall team objectives
Fleet Acquisitions & Engineering
Florida Power & Light
West Palm Beach, FL
05.2022 - 01.2025
- Oversee capital budget of 45 million for equipment acquisitions.
- Directed full project lifecycle by aligning workflow coordination with vendors.
- Reviews work orders and finalizes complex designs to satisfy internal and external customer needs and valid company requirements.
- Manage cross-unit planning and implementation of engineering projects alongside other operating or engineering units to enable assignment completion.
- Developed estimates for man-hours and materials required for project execution.
- Analyzed distribution system performance for new load service, while understanding and mitigating possible future impacts from new load.
- Provided cost-effective design solutions that addressed customer needs and valid requests.
- partners with other departments within organization to determine customer requirements and project cost.
- prepares communications, facilitates meetings, and implements improvement measures.
- Executed a range of job-related responsibilities to enhance workflow efficiency.
Garage Lead Technician
Florida Power & Light
Miami, FL
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Diagnoses faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs.
- Guided and trained technicians, enhancing team skills and technical knowledge.
- Managed shop workflow scheduling, ensuring timely vehicle and equipment maintenance.
- Oversaw garage parts inventory to support efficient maintenance operations.
- Identified and evaluated alternative repair solutions, improving decision-making for repairs.
- Manages outside work and dealt directly with vendors for parts and service.
- Produces maintenance reports using the fleet program and company software applications.
- Communicates and demonstrates safe working practices ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly shop safety and environmental inspections are performed.
- Performed job-related duties to enhance operational efficiency.
Emergency Vehicle Technician
Ten-8 Fire and Safety
Pompano Beach, FL
01.2018 - 09.2021
- OEM level diagnostics on all major areas of emergency vehicles including water pumps, electrical systems, and hydraulics.
- Conducted inspections and repairs to maintain compliance with NFPA regulations, enhancing vehicle safety and reliability.
- Perform inspections and repairs in accordance with NFPA regulations.
- Diagnose and repair aerial hydraulic systems.
- Collaborated with engineers to improve diagnostic processes and repair timelines, increasing overall efficiency.
- Executed advanced diagnostics on Cummins engines using EDS and Insite, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Coordinate with engineers to facilitate diagnostics and repairs.
- Executed welding and fabrication tasks on emergency vehicles to ensure structural integrity.
- Pierce systems in-class training.
Diesel Technician
Lou Bachrodt Freightliner
Pompano Beach, FL
07.2014 - 01.2018
- OEM level diagnostics on all major areas of trucks.
- Overhauled engines for Detroit, Cummins, and MBE, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Ran advanced level diagnostics on Cummins engines using EDS and Insite.
- Diagnosed and repaired CNG engines.
- Performed in-depth electrical diagnostics
- Executed advanced diagnostics on Cummins engines using EDS and Insite, enhancing repair accuracy.
- Conducted in-depth electrical diagnostics to identify and resolve issues effectively.
- Performed welding and fabrication to create and repair parts for vehicle systems.
- Welding and fabrication.
Automotive Technician
Meineke Car Care / Tires Plus Complete Auto Care
Boca Raton, FL
02.2012 - 07.2014
- Tested automotive equipment and components to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Engine repair.
- Brakes.
- Performed suspension repairs on various vehicle models.
- Maintained brake systems to ensure safe vehicle operation.
- Assisted customers with service-related questions and support.
- Managed multiple repair tasks simultaneously, prioritizing efficiency and quality of service.
Education
B.S. - Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University
01-2028
A.S. - General Studies, Engineering & Business Management electives
Palm Beach State College
01-2024
Automotive Technology Studies
Lincoln College of Technology
Skills
- Fleet Operations & Maintenance
- Team Leadership & Development
- Budget & Capital Planning
- Vehicle Lifecycle & Acquisitions
- Project and Vendor Management
- Six Sigma / Process Improvement
- Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- Asset Reliability & Utilization
- Strategic and Resource Planning
- Microsoft Power BI & Excel
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Fleet Sustainability Practices
Certification
- Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM)
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Supervisor Development Program (2026)
- MBTI Leadership Foundations NextEra University
- ASE Master Certified A1A8, T1T7
- EVT Certified F1F5
- Master Level Pierce Technician
- Cummins ISB, ISL and ISX
- Freightliner / DTNA Certified
- Class A CDL Tanker Endorsement
Timeline
Senior Fleet Area Leader
Florida Power & Light
01.2025 - Current
Fleet Acquisitions & Engineering
Florida Power & Light
05.2022 - 01.2025
Garage Lead Technician
Florida Power & Light
09.2021 - 05.2022
Emergency Vehicle Technician
Ten-8 Fire and Safety
01.2018 - 09.2021
Diesel Technician
Lou Bachrodt Freightliner
07.2014 - 01.2018
Automotive Technician
Meineke Car Care / Tires Plus Complete Auto Care
02.2012 - 07.2014
B.S. - Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University
A.S. - General Studies, Engineering & Business Management electives
Palm Beach State College
Automotive Technology Studies
Lincoln College of Technology