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Bill Reinke

Shakopee,MN

Summary

Highly skilled elevator inspections supervisor with 15 years of experience supervising, scheduling and directing employees. Resourceful and knowledgeable in IMS and previous TRAKIT Database. Worked on providing team efficiency on inspections and permit processing. Focused on elevator safety for the riding public.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Elevator Inspections Supervisor

Mn Department Of Labor And Industry
01.2008 - Current
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss current inspection activity and providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring inspection activities and concentrating on the areas that need the most attention.
  • Mentored inspection staff to apply best practices to comply with Statutes, rules, and adopted standards.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation and orientation.
  • Communicated clearly with inspectors, contractors and other stakeholders to keep everyone on same page.

Elevator Inspector

Mn Department Of Labor And Industry
06.2000 - 01.2008
  • Submitted inspection reports detailing finding and any actions required.
  • Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
  • Completed inspections of new construction, alterations, elevator repairs, and periodic inspections.
  • Investigated complaints, incidents and accidents related to elevator related equipment.
  • Noted violations and issued documentation such as red tags and stop orders on unsafe elevator equipment.

Elevator Constructor

Various Employers
10.1978 - 06.2000
  • One year as an apprentice before being advanced to the position of elevator mechanic.
  • Nineteen years primarily performing service, repair, and adjusting existing and new elevators.
  • During the nineteen years identified above, I served as a service forman for seven were I supervised and trained around ten service technicians.
  • Spent to the last 2 years adjusting and fine tuning new elevators prior to being inspected and turned over to the public. During this time I also performed some major renovations on existing elevators.

Education

Qualified Elevator Inspector
02.2001

National Elevator Industry Education Program
Minneapolis, MN
06.1982

High School Diploma -

Shakopee Senior High School
Shakopee, MN
06.1977

Skills

  • Identifying Safety Requirements
  • Knowledge of ASME Standards
  • Inspection Procedures
  • Code Proficiency
  • Employee Performance Reviews
  • Database Management

Accomplishments

  • Participated in elevator code adoption.(2007, 2015, 2020)
  • Developed the periodic elevator inspection program (2007)
  • Helped start the annual operating permit program. (2009)
  • Participated on the ASME A17 Regulatory Authority Committee. (2009-2020)

Timeline

Elevator Inspections Supervisor

Mn Department Of Labor And Industry
01.2008 - Current

Elevator Inspector

Mn Department Of Labor And Industry
06.2000 - 01.2008

Elevator Constructor

Various Employers
10.1978 - 06.2000

Qualified Elevator Inspector

National Elevator Industry Education Program

High School Diploma -

Shakopee Senior High School
Bill Reinke