Lizandro Salazar
Miramar,FL
Summary
Results-driven Industrial Engineer with 10+ years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance, process improvement, and team leadership. Skilled in troubleshooting complex mechanical systems, reducing equipment downtime, and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and implement cost-saving strategies. Seeking to drive continuous improvement in dynamic environments by leveraging technical and leadership expertise.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Cemex USA -FEC Quarry
Miami, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Diagnosed and resolved mechanical issues for aggregate and earth-moving heavy equipment. Ensuring minimal downtime.
- Dismantled and repaired heavy equipment daily, accurately diagnosing defects and reducing overall downtime.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on a wide variety of heavy equipment, resulting in a reduction in overall breakdowns.
- Disassembled and repaired multiple pieces of equipment monthly using hand tools, power tools, hoists, and cranes, contributing to a 15% increase in repair efficiency.
- Read and interpret complex technical schematics and manuals, ensuring accurate repairs and reducing misdiagnosis.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot issues for heavy equipment systems, substantially improving turnaround time through proactive diagnostics.
- Efficiently documented repair work on heavy mobile equipment, improving tracking accuracy and supporting preventive maintenance scheduling.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing repair quality checks, and leading to a constant reduction in repeat issues over time.
Technical Sales Manager
International Bearings corp.
Medley, FL
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Monitored and optimized production rates for all products and represented lines, ensuring a consistent output and increased production efficiency over the last years.
- Secured 5+ new OEM contracts valued at over $500k, resulting in a 37% increase in company revenue within 24 months.
- Identified and resolved customers' operational issues, related to machine performance, reducing downtime, and improving production consistency across their facilities.
- Analyzed technical data and customers' requirements to propose tailored solutions, leading to improved customer satisfaction.
- Defined customers' pain points, conducted technical evaluations, and presented cost-effective solutions, increasing client retention by 25%.
- Developed and maintained manufacturing plans to support customers' demand.
- Offer technical expertise on power transmission components to cross-functional project teams for a large variety of large-scale projects overseas.
- Directed and coordinated products, services, export, and sales activities in agricultural, aggregate, and industrial sectors.
Purchasing Officer
Coinserca
Miami, FL
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Sourced and onboarded new vendors for heavy equipment and industrial parts, reducing procurement costs and improving lead times consistently.
- Negotiating with suppliers and manufacturers, securing cost-effective purchasing options, and reducing overall procurement costs.
- Identified and secured reliable OEM solutions for heavy mobile equipment, reducing downtime and ensuring uninterrupted operations in the field.
- Analyzed and cross-referenced technical data to source critical parts, reducing machine downtime and ensuring timely repairs across the company.
- Prepared and submitted comprehensive export documentation for valuable shipments, ensuring compliance with international regulations and avoiding customs delays.
- Kept pace with changing political and economic situations for target shipping locations.
- Tracked and traced air shipments in order to maintain current status information.
Operations Manager
COINSERCA
Maracaibo, Venezuela
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Revise and analyze bidding process
- Complete budget reports and estimates for scheduled projects
- Complete list of required material to be used in projects
- Participate in periodic meetings to discuss project progress and resolve identified problems
- Complete and distribute technical reports regarding project activity
- In charge of supervising and delivering project to clients
- Compliance with rules and security procedures established by the organization.
- Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
Maintenance Manager
Coinserca
Maracaibo, Zulia
04.2014 - 08.2014
- Maintenance of heavy equipment and asphalt plants, problems diagnose, machinery repair, and compliance with health and safety risk requirements
- Plan, manage and control maintenance budget and quality standards according to ISO 9001-2008
- Responsible for recruitment, supervision, and training of maintenance staff
- Schedule and complete maintenance projects in a timely and efficient manner; including routine preventive maintenance
- Implement training programs to ensure compliance with corporate health, safety and quality regulations.
- Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
Construction Materials and Supplies Purchasing
Salazar Industrial Contractor and Services, C.A
Maracaibo, Zulia
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Construction Materials and Supplies Purchasing, Responsible to ensure required construction materials are delivered within schedule and projected budget
- Prepare cost reports to maximize business efficiency
- Assess sub-contractors and suppliers reliability, maintaining effective control of supplies availability
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, health, and environmental requirements.
- Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.
- Cultivated new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills.
- Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels.
Education
English As Second Language -
Florida National University
11.2021
Bachelor of Science Industrial Engineer -
Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacin University
05.2014
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Florida National University
Skills
- Heavy equipment maintenance and repair (hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems)
- Diagnostic procedures (ET Caterpillar, Cummins Insite, JPRO, TechTools, Cat SIS)
- Preventive, corrective maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Industrial hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems
- Basic AutoCAD, MS Project, SAP
- Welding repairs and fabrication, blueprint, and schematics interpretation
- HVAC and Refrigeration Systems
- Microsoft Office Suite, Intuit QuickBooks
- Team management and leadership
- multidisciplinary collaboration
- Health and safety compliance (MSHA/OSHA standards)
- Cost reduction and process improvement strategies
- Problem solving and decision making under pressure
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Cemex USA -FEC Quarry
03.2023 - Current
Technical Sales Manager
International Bearings corp.
05.2021 - 02.2023
Purchasing Officer
Coinserca
02.2016 - 01.2018
Operations Manager
COINSERCA
08.2014 - 04.2015
Maintenance Manager
Coinserca
04.2014 - 08.2014
Construction Materials and Supplies Purchasing
Salazar Industrial Contractor and Services, C.A
03.2012 - 03.2014
English As Second Language -
Florida National University
Bachelor of Science Industrial Engineer -
Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacin University
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Florida National University
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