Navin Santos
Calgary
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician Apprentice
Okotoks Volkswagen
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
Automotive Technician Assistant
Mercedes-Benz Downtown
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Raised vehicle on hydraulic jack or hoist to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle.
- Assisted senior technicians with challenging projects, gaining valuable hands-on experience in various aspects of automotive repair work.
- Inspected cars to diagnose problems and perform repairs.
- Assisted in rebuilding, replacing and repairing vehicle parts such as engines, brakes, transmission lines, and electrical assemblies.
- Maintained a strong knowledge of current automotive technology advancements, incorporating new techniques and tools into daily repair work as needed.
OTR Tire Technician
Kal Tire Mining Tire Group
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety
- Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans
- Inspected vehicle brakes, shocks and suspension systems, making repair recommendations to restore condition
- Maximized efficiency by coordinating changing and rotating of tires
- Analyzed customer needs to recommend suitable tires for personalized requirements
- Repaired tires to avoid costly replacements by patching, plugging and replacing valves
Parts Handler
Mikisew Group Of Companies
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved
- Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts
Material Handler
Fort McKay Group Of Companies
03.2019 - 09.2022
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed
Education
Automotive Service Technology -
SAIT College
Calgary, ABCSTS-09 Certificate -
Keyano College
Fort McMurray, ABOSSA/BSO Certificate -
Keyano College
Fort McMurray, ABForklift/Telehandler Certificate -
Hertz Equipment
Fort McMurray, ABAir Brake Certification -
Cameron Driver Education
Edmonton, ABHigh School Diploma -
Father Patrick Mercredi School
Fort McMurray, ABSkills
- Time Management
- Team Work
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Computer Literacy
- Multi-Tasking
- Listening
- Problem solving
- Work Ethic
Timeline
Automotive Technician Apprentice
Okotoks Volkswagen
05.2024 - 02.2025
Automotive Technician Assistant
Mercedes-Benz Downtown
10.2023 - 04.2024
OTR Tire Technician
Kal Tire Mining Tire Group
11.2022 - 04.2023
Parts Handler
Mikisew Group Of Companies
09.2022 - 11.2022
Material Handler
Fort McKay Group Of Companies
03.2019 - 09.2022
CSTS-09 Certificate -
Keyano College
OSSA/BSO Certificate -
Keyano College
Forklift/Telehandler Certificate -
Hertz Equipment
Air Brake Certification -
Cameron Driver Education
High School Diploma -
Father Patrick Mercredi School
Automotive Service Technology -
SAIT College
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