Dennis Felix
Fort Walton Beach
Summary
Results-driven utilities inspector with a strong background in construction inspection and emergency response. Expertise in identifying defects and recommending corrective actions, ensuring regulatory compliance and safety across utility systems.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Utilities inspector/ Lift Station Mechanic
City of Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach
02.2004 - Current
- Inspected utility infrastructure for compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Developed reports detailing defects found during inspections as well as any recommended corrective actions or preventive measures taken in response.
- Investigated customer complaints related to utility services and identified root cause of problem areas.
- Ensured that all work performed by contractors is done according to applicable standards.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations related to utilities systems failure or malfunctioning equipment.
- Provided technical advice regarding design, installation, repairs, maintenance and upgrades of various utility systems.
- Monitored contractor's activities while performing repairs or installations on utilities systems.
- Verified accuracy of engineering drawings prior to commencement of construction project.
- Coordinated with contractors to ensure timely completion of inspection requests.
- Inspected and maintained lift station equipment for optimal performance.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and performed necessary repairs effectively.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify potential equipment failures early.
- Maintained records of all maintenance activities performed at each site.
- Monitored sewer levels using gauges and alarms to detect blockages or flooding conditions.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on lift stations, including pumps, valves, motors, piping systems and other components.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls from customers regarding lift station malfunctions or failures.
- Troubleshot electrical and mechanical problems to determine root cause of failure.
- Inspected lift station equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Installed new pumps and replaced worn-out components in existing systems.
- Replaced broken floats, switches and other control devices as needed.
- Used SCADA system to maintain appropriate levels.
- Operated and maintained overhead cranes and lift stations.
Driver, Heavy equipment operator
Southern Breeze/Southern Breeze/ Frontier Development site and Utlities and utilities
Destin
09.1995 - 10.2002
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Clearing job sites of vegetation
- Site work, installing water and sewer services. Pressure test systems.
- Install sewer lift stations.
- Move equipment to multiple job sites when needed.
- Concrete curbs and flat work.
- Install concrete structures for sewer systems.
- prepare sub grades, grades for asphalt.
Equipment operator
Regional Utilities
Santa Rosa Beach
01.2000 - 06.2000
- Operated heavy machinery for utility maintenance and construction tasks.
- Install new Water and Sewer lines on Hwy 98, and Santa Rosa Beach area providing customers with service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Witt-Birn High School
Wittenberg, Wisconsin05-1982
Skills
- Utility inspection
- Proactive problem solving
- Pipeline inspection
- Construction experience
- Equipment operation
- Underground utilities
- Electrical systems
- Utility locating
- Construction inspection
- Regulatory compliance
- Infrastructural assessment
- Emergency response
Certification
“C” Sewer Systems Collection Certification. Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association
Timeline
Utilities inspector/ Lift Station Mechanic
City of Fort Walton Beach
02.2004 - Current
Equipment operator
Regional Utilities
01.2000 - 06.2000
Driver, Heavy equipment operator
Southern Breeze/Southern Breeze/ Frontier Development site and Utlities and utilities
09.1995 - 10.2002
High School Diploma -
Witt-Birn High School