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ROMIN LENTZ

Auckland

Summary

AGE : 45 YRS NATIONALITY : South African

OBJECTIVES I hold a good combination of technical and managerial experience, growing up in the lift industry gave me a unique set of skills and I really enjoy what I do. Project management is more than just a job to me every project is different and carries new challenges. Delivering a high quality installation to the customer and solving these challenges as they arise is what makes me passionate about it. It carries great satisfaction to look back with pride and say “That was my project”.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Service Manger

KONE
01.2023 - Current
  • Fix Route index 701
  • Over 1000 units
  • Learn and improve KONE systems.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Fulfilment Manager

Schindler Lifts
01.2015 - 11.2022
  • I created installation processes to streamline the complete process from; Sales, logistics, Installation, Field engineering and Maintenance
  • SHAPE FO implementation.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Quality Improvement Project (QIP)

Schindler Lifts
01.2014 - 02.2015
  • Schindler Lifts South Africa is currently running a major quality improvement project for the hole on Sub Saharan Africa I am leading the process to improve SAIS and CPSI and I also Have technical teams under my management who does all required repairs after inspections have been completed.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.

EI Manager

Schindler Lifts
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • I was promoted to EI Manager taking care of all Maintenance operations, technical training and routing planning.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Fulfilment Support Project Manager

Schindler Lifts
02.2011 - 12.2011
  • I created installation processes to streamline the complete process from; Sales, logistics, Installation, Field engineering and Maintenance
  • In this process I also developed new process document in the form of Ni to EI handover.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Senior Project Manager

Schindler Lifts
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • I wanted to get International Project Management experience and accepted a one year assignment in Saudi Arabia
  • I Worked on Tamkeen Towers.

Senior Installation Manager

Schindler Lifts, Town
05.2009 - 12.2009
  • I was transferred to Cape Town.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Senior Installation Manager

Schindler Lifts South Africa Durban
01.2007 - 05.2009
  • Bloemfontein, Port Elisabeth and Durban. (All Regions)

Installation Manager

Schindler Lifts
08.2005 - 12.2006
  • Directed teams in installation, testing, start-up and system commissioning tasks.
  • Translated main cable and equipment location blueprints to technicians while declaring system outages and rerouting staff for timely service completion.
  • Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
  • Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.

Project Manager

ROMIN LENTZ
09.2004 - 08.2005
  • For the Bank of Mauritius based in Mauritius for the duration of the project., for the Gauteng area., for various projects during this time and traveling between projects often more than 900Km apart made it very challenging and educated me to become excellent at planning and time management.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.

Erector / Supervisor

Schindler limited, Golden Pyramids Project
07.2000 - 08.2004
  • Installation and supervision of project installation and commissioning of lifts and Escalators

Apprentice

Schindler Lifts
01.1997 - 06.2000
  • Apprenticeship in elevator and escalator maintenance and installation.
  • Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
  • Prioritized and accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Education

Peponi High School Nairobi

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Johannesburg Technical Collage

LIFT MECHANIC - Lift Mechanic

Schindler Lifts South Africa Apprentice
South Africa
05.2000

Skills

  • Mechanical and Lift engineering
  • Project Management
  • Quality control
  • Planning / Problem solving
  • Technical Training

Timeline

Field Service Manger

KONE
01.2023 - Current

Fulfilment Manager

Schindler Lifts
01.2015 - 11.2022

Quality Improvement Project (QIP)

Schindler Lifts
01.2014 - 02.2015

EI Manager

Schindler Lifts
01.2012 - 12.2013

Fulfilment Support Project Manager

Schindler Lifts
02.2011 - 12.2011

Senior Project Manager

Schindler Lifts
01.2010 - 01.2011

Senior Installation Manager

Schindler Lifts, Town
05.2009 - 12.2009

Senior Installation Manager

Schindler Lifts South Africa Durban
01.2007 - 05.2009

Installation Manager

Schindler Lifts
08.2005 - 12.2006

Project Manager

ROMIN LENTZ
09.2004 - 08.2005

Erector / Supervisor

Schindler limited, Golden Pyramids Project
07.2000 - 08.2004

Apprentice

Schindler Lifts
01.1997 - 06.2000

Peponi High School Nairobi

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Johannesburg Technical Collage

LIFT MECHANIC - Lift Mechanic

Schindler Lifts South Africa Apprentice
ROMIN LENTZ