LAZARO VINA
Sevierville,TN
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repairs, specializing in fleet operations and safety compliance. Proven track record in managing teams and executing special projects, ensuring efficient supply and procurement processes. Demonstrated ability to oversee complex projects and deliver measurable outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Diesel Mechanic Assistant Manager
Miami Dade Water & Sewer
Miami, FL
03.2016 - Current
- Supervise operations and maintenance of large stationary EMD diesel engines, backup generators, and Methane Superior 16G engines, cooling pumps, Quincy air compressors, gas compressors, and auxiliary equipment to ensure the plant maintains hot water to complete the plant process while burning methane and producing electricity to stay in compliance with EPA, federal, and state laws.
- Maintain records and schedule maintenance/repairs, create work orders, and distribute work among employees, oversee employee time and evaluations, and generate monthly oxygen reports for EMD diesel generator run time, kilowatt usage, and fuel consumption for EPA.
- Record and generate superior methane engine reports for yearly EPA inspections.
- Generate requisitions for the procurement of parts, supplies, and vendor services.
- Maintain the yearly operational and capital budget.
- 785-552-4239
Utility Equipment Lead Tech
Miami Dade Water & Sewer
Miami, FL
06.2009 - 03.2016
- Maintain and repair heavy and light equipment, fleet vehicles to include gasoline and diesel, tractors, Vaccon's, dump trucks, roll-offs, as well as loaders, backhoes, excavators, bobcats, etc.
- Lead shop in a special complex, diagnostics, and repairs using a variety of equipment, scan tools, and software.
- Train employees on Safety lock out tag out, new equipment, software and tools.
- Experienced in Caterpillar, John Deere, Detroit, Deutz, Cummins, EMD, among many others.
- Maintain a preventative maintenance schedule and records.
- Work with vendors to procure parts, and maintain inventory.
- Generate work orders for employees, and schedule work.
- Proficient in Excel, Microsoft, EAMS management system, and Oracle PeopleSoft.
- 785-552-4232
Shop Lead Mechanic
Allied Universal Corporation
Miami, FL
12.2006 - 06.2009
- Oversee the maintenance and repairs of a fleet of over 30 sterling tractor trailers, which includes hazardous tankers and flatbed trailers.
- Maintain records and a system for the fleet's preventative maintenance schedule.
- Train employees, and help with complex repairs or diagnostics when needed.
- Assign work, and prioritize.
- Manage inventory, procure parts, and manage employee time.
- Perform yearly DOT hazard inspections on all equipment, following federal and state laws.
- 305-888-2623
Field Service Technician
CWS Strittmatter Inc.
Manassas Park, Va
01.2003 - 12.2006
- Executed regular maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on diverse equipment from multiple manufacturers, including John Deere, Caterpillar, and Cummins.
- Conducted maintenance diagnostics and repairs on truck fleet comprising Mack, Kenworth, and Peterbilt models.
- Performed preventative maintenance, welding, fabricating, hydraulic repairs, and engine diagnostics.
- Prepared fleet for snow operations by installing salt spreaders and snow plows.
- Fabricated hydraulic hoses and executed replacements as necessary.
- Maintained vehicle inventory to ensure availability of parts for field repairs.
- Handled electrical, pneumatic, and brake system repairs for optimal performance.
Education
Associate of Arts - Computer Programming
Eastern Gateway Community College
Online01.2022
High School Diploma -
American Academy High School
Miami, FL10-2017
Skills
- Project planning
- Problem solving
- Inventory control
- Budget management
- Preventive maintenance
- Mechanical expertise
- Procurement strategies
- Effective communication
- Multitasking abilities
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Diagnostic analysis
- Diagnosing failures
- Welding and fabrication
- Hydraulic components
- Continuous learning attitude
CONTACT
- 305-965-8119
- Midnightexpress5.9@gmail.com
Certification
- Section 609 Cert #499865999999
- CDL Class B Tanker endorsement
- Fleet Management - Ensuring Seamless Logistical Operations #6431-46501608
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Plant Diesel Mechanic Assistant Manager
Miami Dade Water & Sewer
03.2016 - Current
Utility Equipment Lead Tech
Miami Dade Water & Sewer
06.2009 - 03.2016
Shop Lead Mechanic
Allied Universal Corporation
12.2006 - 06.2009
Field Service Technician
CWS Strittmatter Inc.
01.2003 - 12.2006
Associate of Arts - Computer Programming
Eastern Gateway Community College
High School Diploma -
American Academy High School
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