Felix J. Navarro
Miami,FL
Summary
Quality-focused Elevator Plans Examiner/ Inspector adamant about construction safety. Driven to complete thorough inspections and develop effective remediation plans. Detail-oriented and analytical professional with an efficient and thorough approach.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Elevator Inspector
City Of Miami Building Department
03.2014 - Current
- Made and submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.
- Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
- Completed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
- Documented recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Elevator Mechanic
ThyssenKrupp Elevator
03.1989 - 02.2014
- Repaired or replaced faulty components to return elevator or escalator to fully operational status.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to determine layout of system components and select equipment for installation or repair.
- Dismantled elevator or escalator units to remove and replace defective parts.
- Completed thorough tests of installed systems to verify safety systems and correct operation.
- Tested newly installed equipment to meet safety regulations.
- Assembled elevator cars, platforms, and lift motors.
- Wired control panels and electric motors to manage [Type] system operation.
- Serviced installed elevator or escalator to maintain proper functioning and prevent mechanical or electrical issues.
- Installed elevators, escalators and moving sidewalks at different businesses across [Location].
- Conducted preventive maintenance and inspections to comply with building codes.
- Worked with prefabricated sections of frameworks, rails and other components to create specified dimensions.
- Deployed test equipment to diagnose problems and adjust safety controls, counterweights and door mechanisms.
- Retained service records of maintenance and repair tasks to facilitate invoicing.
- Assembled elevator cars by installing platform, walls and doors.
- Evaluated construction projects to determine compliance with external standards or regulations.
- Minimized lateral motion of cars traveling through shafts to maximize safety and passenger comfort.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Service and Repair Manager
Intratec
07.1988 - 03.1989
- Customer Service and Warranty.
- Safety Training and Instruction of employees.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Service and repair of firearms.
- Product Quality Control.
- Monitor and Inventory of new production.
Education
Local 71 Certified Elevator Mechanic - Elevator Mechanic
National Elevator Industry Educational Program
Miami, FLAssociate of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
RETS- ATI Technical Center
Miami, FL07.1988
High School Diploma -
Champagnate Catholic High School
Miami,FL06.1986
Skills
- Building Codes and Regulations
- Best Practices and Standards
- Construction Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Production Standards
- Industry Trends
- Reading Comprehension
- Quality Production
- Active Listening
- Construction Permitting
- Time Management
- Recording Logs
- Learning Strategies
- Training Team Members
- Building Permit Applications
- Operational Safety
- City and County Regulations
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Ordinance Interpretation
- Operational Standards
Certification
- Certified Elevator Inspector, certified by the State of FL
- Qualified Elevator Inspector, certified by NAESA International
- Elevator Plans Examiner, certified by Broward County
Timeline
Senior Elevator Inspector
City Of Miami Building Department
03.2014 - Current
Elevator Mechanic
ThyssenKrupp Elevator
03.1989 - 02.2014
Service and Repair Manager
Intratec
07.1988 - 03.1989
Local 71 Certified Elevator Mechanic - Elevator Mechanic
National Elevator Industry Educational Program
Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
RETS- ATI Technical Center
High School Diploma -
Champagnate Catholic High School
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