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objective

solutions-focused, quality-oriented engineering and maintenance manager eager to contribute technical expertise as well as sharp team building and management skills toward actively supporting company operations.

 

career profile

ø  over 20 years of highly successful engineering and maintenance experience in high-tech operations.

ø  record of progression to positions of responsibility.

ø  ______ degree in electrical engineering.

ø  career built in rail engineering operations and transportation equipment manufacturing.

ø  knowledgeable in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections.

ø  demonstrated managerial and leadership skill sets.

ø  serve as effective crew leader and mentor.

ø  rapid learner of technical procedures and processes.

ø  strength in identifying issues and applying successful resolutions.

ø  adept at managing complex maintenance and repair programs.

ø  proven team leader.

ø  skilled at defining goals and implementing advanced methodologies.

ø  outstanding skills in keeping complex equipment operational.

ø  in-depth strengths in assessment and development of technical processes.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with excellent detail orientation.

ø  self-directed and self-motivated.

ø  spanish linguist.

 

professional experience

alstom transport train life services, city, state                                                                             2008 - 2009

director of engineering and industrial projects, us & canada

       supervised all train life services engineering and industrial projects.

       managed engineering team providing technical support for acela high speed train program.

       oversaw supply chain, component safety and rolling stock remanufacturing.

       coordinated all vendor and corporate bids, proposals and make-vs.-buy programs.

 

bombardier transportation n.a., miami, fl                                                                                               2007

general manager, tri-rail maintenance services mobilization and start-up

       responsible for all p&l, pre-startup, supply procurement and safety programs.

       oversaw rolling stock maintenance, facilities maintenance and warehousing.

       supervised contract oversight efforts and human resource concerns.

       directed mobilization processes and organized all pre-startup activities.

 

amtrak, los angeles/oakland, ca                                                                                                 2003 - 2007

mechanical superintendent, southwest and bay divisions

       directed daily locomotive and railcar maintenance efforts.

       responsible for california surfliner, caltrans san joaquin, and capital corridor rail lines.

       coordinated all applicable safety and mechanical programs.

       assessed remanufacturing, overhaul and upgrade requirements for railcar fleet.

 

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parsons brinckerhoff transit and rail services, city, state                                                              2000 - 2003

senior principal technical rail equipment specialist

       completed projects for clients such as caltrans, virginia railway express and maryland mta.

       expert in railroad and transit safety, environmental and train operations.

       oversaw locomotive maintenance, maintenance facility design and overhaul specifications.

       initiated upgrades to improve production methods, equipment performance and product quality.

 

 

earlier background

prior to 2000, employed by genesee & wyoming mexico as vice president and chief technical officer mobilizing all rolling freight stock maintenance programs, safety initiatives and operational improvements; director of commuter rail operations (mtba) for amtrak managing mtba commuter train operations in boston area (over 400 trains daily); director of train makeup with amtrak in chicago supervising yard operations and maintenance programs and manager of locomotive maintenance at amtrak; manager of equipment maintenance for amtrak.

 

 

education

pennsylvania institute of technology

degree, electrical engineering, year of graduation

 

connecticut school of electronics

electrical engineering studies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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cover letter text

 

date

 

 

 

hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city, state   zip code

 

dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a maintenance management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include nearly two decades of railroad maintenance supervision and engineering project coordination, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

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