Elevator Technician & Industrial Electrician | Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Installation
30+ years of technical work across 3 continents, 15+ of them in elevators. Responsible for 120+ elevators, 24/7 on-call with passenger rescue, Orona installations and control panel assembly. Proven results: 40% fewer recurring failures, 18% lower maintenance costs, up to 8x production. Based in Hallwil AG, available immediately.
Spanish Citizenship
Full Right to Work in EU/EFTA — Degree Homologated under RD 967/2014
Hallwil AG, Switzerland
Available for international opportunities
Category B
My work with elevators and electrical systems started long before my engineering studies. An experienced mentor taught me to measure systems, find faults methodically and spot problems before they cause a breakdown.
Since then I have worked in refineries, on oil tankers, in hotels and in factories. In Spain I was responsible for portfolios of 120+ elevators, including 24/7 on-call duty and passenger rescue. My goal is simple: keep equipment running safely and reliably.
I hold the VCA safety certificate (valid until 2035) and have completed ATEX and NEN 3140 awareness training, and my engineering degree is officially recognised in Spain (RD 967/2014). In the Netherlands I worked in multilingual teams. I am improving my German every day in an intensive course. I am looking for a permanent position as an elevator technician in Switzerland.
Comprehensive management of the entire lifecycle of electromechanical equipment: installation, preventive and corrective maintenance, and repair of elevators, HVAC systems, industrial refrigeration, and electrical control panels. Official elevator technician with Spanish professional certification (IMAQ0110) and over two decades of hands-on expertise.
Key Achievement: Maintenance of a portfolio of 120+ elevators across multiple companies, ensuring regulatory compliance (EN 81-20) and passenger safety with zero critical incidents.
Proven track record in refinery plant shutdowns, naval ship repairs, and manufacturing process improvements. Combines hands-on technical skills with engineering analysis to identify root causes and implement lasting solutions.
Key Achievement: Increased monthly production value eightfold at Ara Industries (approx. €30,000 → €240,000) and raised output from 2–3 to 8 control panels per month at Werkina.
Holder of essential European certifications that validate technical competencies and safety awareness, ensuring compliance with industry standards across EU/EFTA markets.
Key Credentials: Official Elevator Technician Certificate IMAQ0110, VCA Base Safety, ATEX and NEN 3140 awareness training, Health & safety for elevator work (20 h), AutoCAD 2D/3D, Internal QMS auditor training, EU drone pilot A1/A3, A2, STS, Solar PV design.
Assembly, wiring and testing of electrical and electronic control panels for maritime applications, including high-power motor control systems for hybrid and fully electric propulsion on inland navigation vessels. Assembly of bridge consoles and distribution cabinets integrating the W-PROP power management system, operating under the quality standards of a leading marine electrical engineering company with over 45 years of experience in the maritime sector. Through optimised workflows, output rose from 2–3 to 8 panels per month.
Assembly, wiring and testing of electrical and electronic control panels for intelligent tractor cabins intended for the agricultural and construction sectors, ensuring compliance with European (EN) and international standards. Development and implementation of optimised assembly methodologies, raising monthly production value from approx. €30,000 to €240,000. Review and correction of electrical schematics and quality manuals, identifying and resolving critical errors to prevent panel damage and enhance product reliability. Introduction of new organisational practices and tool management procedures adopted as a standard by the team.
11/2025 – 12/2025
Assignment at Sanovo Technology (Website) on behalf of Ara Industries – parameter setting of Siemens frequency inverters.
Execution of electrical and instrumentation (E&I) tasks for a chemical plant startup in a high-risk industrial environment. Installation, removal and reinstallation of field instrumentation (pressure, temperature and differential pressure transmitters), three-phase motors for fin fan coolers and compressors, control valves (butterfly, ball, gate), pneumatic distributors and associated electrical cabling. All work performed under strict industrial safety protocols in flammable/explosive atmospheres (ATEX), in full compliance with VCA, ATEX and NEN 3140 standards.
Complete installation of Orona passenger elevators in residential buildings, in strict compliance with safety and precision standards. Execution of all phases: cabin and counterweight guide rail placement, traction motor installation, suspension cables, control panels, cabin assembly and landing door fitting. Simultaneous management of two projects: a single elevator in Martorell and a duplex elevator in Sitges, coordinating the assembly of two units within the same shaft.
Comprehensive technical management of an industrial laundry plant with continuous service to hotels. Direct intervention on steam systems, automated chemical dosing and high-pressure pneumatic circuits. Systematic root cause analysis to reduce downtime and ensure compliance with delivery deadlines. Application of a maintenance engineering approach in a high operational dependency environment.
Comprehensive maintenance of a portfolio of approximately 120 elevators. Design and implementation of a preventive maintenance plan with the following results: 40% reduction in repetitive incidents, increase in customer satisfaction from 72% to 89%, and 18% decrease in maintenance cost per unit through route and resource optimisation. Full regulatory compliance (EN 81-20) on all equipment under responsibility. 24/7 on-call service for passenger rescue.
Preventive and corrective maintenance of a large elevator fleet with application of systematic diagnostic protocols for the resolution of electrical and mechanical faults. Replacement and repair of critical components: door operators, load sensors, traction cables and braking systems. Monthly 24/7 on-call rotation service, with immediate intervention for the safe release of passengers and the restoration of service.
Electrical work during a short assignment for Michelin.
Responsibility for the comprehensive maintenance of more than 120 elevators across all phases: regulatory inspections, fault diagnosis, repair and equipment modernisation. Intervention on control systems, door operators, load sensors, bearings, cables and emergency braking systems. Participation in the 24/7 on-call service for passenger rescue. Systematic management of the client portfolio aimed at maximising equipment availability and ensuring strict compliance with safety regulations.
Multi-brand portfolio (Orona, Electra-Vitoria, Otis, MP and others): diagnosis of faulty frequency inverters, replacement and commissioning including loading, updating and checking parameters (e.g. Fuji FRENIC and inverters on MP elevators, in each case together with the manufacturer's support).
Integration into a 24/7/365 robotised logistics system composed of KUKA robots, conveyor belts, elevators and separation tables. Primary responsibility for operational flow continuity in 8-hour shifts through immediate diagnosis and resolution of incidents (jams, sensor recalibration and robotic arm faults). Identification of recurring failure patterns and proactive communication to the maintenance team, contributing to improvements that drove the system to a historic capacity maximum: the complete filling of all storage silos for the first time since commissioning.
Sole technical responsibility for the continuous operation and maintenance of all systems in a 34-room boutique hotel. Management of magnetic card access control systems (including software administration), automatic doors, retractable terrace roof, 400 kW backup generator, service elevator, lighting and general electrical circuits. Maintenance and troubleshooting of HVAC and refrigeration equipment (air conditioning units, wine cellars, coolers). Coordination with manufacturers and suppliers for spare parts procurement and specialised technical support, guaranteeing service continuity and a seamless guest experience.
Installation, maintenance and repair of electronic security systems for residential homes, offices, warehouses and commercial premises across the Bilbao metropolitan area. Configuration of IP security cameras and deployment of wired and wireless (WiFi) network infrastructure for their connectivity. Installation of lighting systems and electric vehicle charging points. Diagnosis and repair of anti-theft and intrusion alarm systems.
Execution of the comprehensive electrical renovation of a 3-star hotel as part of a remodelling project. New circuit distribution, lighting installation, individual air conditioning system wiring, telecommunications infrastructure cabling, and final installation certification. Project completed on schedule and delivered successfully.
Autonomous management of a personal client portfolio for the maintenance and repair of residential, commercial and industrial elevators. Diagnosis, quotation and hands-on execution of all interventions. Foundation of the company UR Ingeniería C.A. in 2016 to formalise and provide continuity to the activity, until its closure in 2017 due to relocation to Spain.
Responsible for the comprehensive care of a private recreational yacht, including inventory management, cleaning supervision, and coordination of engine room mechanical repairs. Hiring and oversight of external staff (cleaning and mechanic) to ensure optimal vessel condition. Documentation of operational and maintenance procedures applying previous experience in quality auditing.
Planning, monitoring and control of maintenance, repair and installation projects for specialised equipment at the PDVSA Lubricant Oil Packaging Plant. Management of regular work scheduling and weekly valuation of executed man-hours for validation by the assigned PDVSA analyst. Development and control of project schedules using Microsoft Project and Oracle Primavera P6 (version 7.0). Hired on a project basis, with the employment relationship concluding upon successful project completion.
Optimisation and standardisation of maintenance, operational and administrative procedures for the CRP quality management system (Amuay, Cardón and Bajo Grande refineries). Preparation of technical documentation in compliance with PDVSA internal regulations, referencing ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 standards and the industrial safety manual. Each procedure included its corresponding operational and environmental risk analysis, with protocols for hazardous and toxic waste management, ensuring proper notification during execution. Field data gathering through direct plant inspections and interviews with mechanics, supervisors and foremen, documenting findings and drafting procedures until final approval by plant management, the area custodian and the industrial safety analyst.
Internship 05–07/2009; thesis 08/2009–02/2010: proposal to improve the quality management system for corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance (conversion units).
Comprehensive repair, maintenance and installation of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment for a broad portfolio of commercial and residential clients. Intervention on central systems, split-type air conditioning units, refrigerators and cold rooms, serving supermarkets, liquor stores and other commercial establishments. Diagnosis, quotation and hands-on execution of all work, responding on demand and autonomously managing each service call.
Mechanical maintenance work during the scheduled shutdown of the sulfur processing plant. Replacement of valves, flanges, heat exchangers and other process equipment, under strict industrial safety standards in a refinery environment. Worked under permanent gas detection and autonomous breathing apparatus due to high H₂S concentrations.
Mechanical maintenance work during the scheduled shutdown of the High Vacuum III unit. Replacement of valves, flanges, heat exchangers, fin fan coolers and other process equipment, operating under stringent safety protocols in a high-risk refinery environment.
Mechanical maintenance work during the scheduled shutdown of the flexicoker unit at Amuay Refinery. Replacement of valves, flanges, heat exchangers, fin fan coolers, contact towers and distillation towers, operating in a high-criticality environment under strict industrial safety standards.
Leadership and coordination of a team of technicians for the repair, maintenance and installation of electromechanical equipment on board oil and LPG tankers. Intervention on elevators, refrigeration and freezer holds, ice makers, compressors, expansion valves and associated electrical installations. Execution of refrigerant conversion processes from R22 and R12 to eco-friendly R134a. Supervision of intervention quality and distribution of work fronts across the entire fleet.
Taught fundamentals of industrial instrumentation (sensors, control loops, calibration, fault finding) to secondary and technical students. Designed and delivered a full academic year of combined theory-practice curriculum, assessed learning progress and mentored students individually.
Comprehensive repair, maintenance and installation of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment for a broad portfolio of commercial and residential clients. Intervention on central systems, split-type air conditioning units, refrigerators and cold rooms, serving supermarkets, liquor stores and other commercial establishments. Diagnosis, quotation and hands-on execution of all work, responding on demand and autonomously managing each service call.
Maintenance and operation of refrigeration systems for a fleet of six trawler vessels, including the start-up of diesel-driven compressors for fish freezing holds. Monitoring of oil levels, discharge and suction pressures, refrigerant recharging and leak detection. Verification of forced-air evaporators and freezing plates, expansion valves, and fault diagnosis in thermoelectric and pressure sensors. Additional responsibility for the electrical maintenance of the refrigeration equipment. Systematic leak detection and repair over 9 months (incl. a broken refrigerant line inside the vessel's diesel tank, leaking expansion-valve connections on the freezing plates and the compressor's mechanical seal): refrigerant consumption and cost cut by about 90%. Converted R12/R502 systems to R22 (expansion valves, compressor oil) on 6 trawlers and two 15-ton onshore cold rooms, plus 4 vessels of another fishing company.
Industrial maintenance work during plant shutdowns at Cardón and Amuay refineries, operating in high-risk environments including confined spaces and flammable and toxic atmospheres, using specialised personal protective equipment and breathing apparatus. Replacement of control and gate valves, heat exchanger maintenance, and cleaning of fin fan coolers using high-pressure hydrojet equipment. For the PDVMarina division on board oil tankers: repair and maintenance of elevators, refrigeration and freezer holds, and air conditioning equipment adapted to maritime conditions. Handling of R22, R12 and R502 refrigerant gas compressors, and expansion valve maintenance.
Preventive and corrective maintenance of electromechanical elevator systems in residential buildings, with fleets of up to six units. Oil level monitoring, main control panel adjustment, comprehensive maintenance of automatic doors (door leaf alignment, verification of safety systems, infrared sensor adjustment and coupling mechanisms), and periodic pit inspections. Emergency response with on-site diagnosis and repair, notifying central dispatch to optimise resources. Also electrical work.
Elevator maintenance, repair and emergency service, plus electrical work for various clients.
Elevator maintenance, repair and emergency service.
Assembly of bridge consoles and distribution cabinets for hybrid and fully electric inland navigation vessels, integrating the W-PROP power management system.
Assembly of control panels for intelligent tractor cabins. Review and correction of electrical schematics and quality manuals, and introduction of new work methodologies and tool management practices adopted as team standards.
Execution of E&I tasks in explosive atmosphere zones during chemical plant startup. Application of VCA, ATEX, and NEN 3140 safety standards in a high-risk industrial environment.
Complete installation of two Orona passenger elevators: one in Martorell and a duplex system in Sitges, managing both projects in parallel with millimetre precision.
Integration into a 24/7 KUKA robotic depalletizing system. Identification of recurring failure patterns and proactive communication to the maintenance team.
Optimisation of maintenance, operational and administrative procedures for three refineries (Amuay, Cardón, Bajo Grande) under ISO 9000/14000 standards, including field-based risk analysis.
Multilingual teamwork: In recent years I have worked in the Netherlands in teams with Dutch, Polish, Slovak, English, German and Spanish colleagues. Language was never a barrier. On the contrary, I learned words and phrases from other languages to coordinate better with my colleagues. This experience allows me to integrate quickly into diverse teams and maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
Fundamental safety qualification for high-risk industrial environments in the Netherlands.
Valid until 2035Induction on the Dutch standard for the safe operation of electrical installations (EN 50110).
2025Induction for work in potentially explosive atmospheres; applied during a chemical plant start-up (Teijin Aramid).
2025Spanish state professional certificate (Basque Country) for installation and maintenance of elevators, escalators and moving walkways.
31.05.2022Health and safety for elevator installation, maintenance and repair (metal sector, Fundación Laboral del Metal).
2021EU remote pilot certificate (EASA rules) issued by the Spanish aviation authority AESA: open category (A1/A3, A2) and standard scenarios (STS).
Valid until 05/2029Official 36-hour course in advanced 2D drawing and 3D solid modelling.
2025SEPE-accredited course (ENAE003PO) in design and maintenance of solar PV installations.
2024FONDONORMA (Venezuela), 64 hours, incl. ISO 9001:2008 module.
2011Accredited course in robot morphology, programming and industrial applications.
2021Specialised training in VFD configuration, programming and maintenance.
2021Comprehensive training in the complete refining process from crude oil to final products.
2006INCES courses in PLC programming (3 months) and electrical installations (6 months).
2003PLC course (programmable logic controllers).
2023–2024CIED/PDVSA safety training for confined-space work and H2S exposure.
2002CIED/PDVSA training.
2002Sovica training (Venezuela).
2006Industrial safety technical inspector training (ACINTERARTEST, Venezuela).
1995Repair of gas boilers, water heaters and gas cookers (Fundación Laboral del Metal, Santander).
2018B2-level course, Lanbide (Basque Country).
2022Communication skills course (Consorci de Formació Contínua de Catalunya).
2024The courses in Spain formally certify skills I had already gained in practice in Venezuela.
COIIA – Spain
Registered member. This membership results from the official homologation of my engineering degree in Spain (Royal Decree 967/2014), confirming full professional rights within the EU.
CIV – Venezuela
Registered member. In Venezuela, professional registration with the CIV is a legal requirement to practice as an engineer, confirming the validity of my original degree.
Specialisation in Electronics and Automation Engineering. 120 ECTS official degree qualifying for the practice of Chartered Industrial Engineer (Order CIN/311/2009).
Specialisations in Quality & Productivity, Operations Research (Methods Engineering), and Engineering Economics.
Homologated in Spain (2024) as Ingeniero Técnico Industrial, specialising in Mechanics (Royal Decree 967/2014). Full EU professional rights.
Specialist training in industrial instrumentation: measurement principles, calibration, control loops, P&ID diagrams, and automatic process control applied to the oil and refining industry.
Introductory training in computer science fundamentals, PC hardware architecture, OS/2 command-line operating systems, and BASIC programming.
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Hallwil AG, Switzerland
Available for national and international mobility
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Elevator technician and industrial electrician with 30+ years of hands-on experience and an EU-recognised engineering degree. Available immediately for service, repair and installation work in Switzerland.
Documents available on request: Full CV (PDF), Homologation Certificate, VCA Diploma, Professional References.
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