Alex Pereyra
San Diego,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and results Assistant Superintendent with a proven track record of success in driving team performance and achieving operational excellence. Skilled in building strong relationships with team members to create a positive and collaborative work environment. Adept at implementing effective to streamline processes and maintain budgeting. Possesses excellent leadership abilities, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering a safe a reliable system on projects. Seeking an opportunity to leverage my experience and abilities as I transition into Superintendent role to make a significant impact on organizational success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Superintendent of Wayside Maintenance
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
06.2011 - Current
- Develops and supervises the implementation of technical and administrative plans for all wayside systems activities, including the coordination and supervision of individuals involved in all electrical power, track, OCS, and signal maintenance.
- Supervises the technical evaluation of new equipment and techniques in order to ensure that all electrical power systems meet the various government regulatory standards, including California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements, with special consideration being given to the safety of individuals.
- Develops performance forecasting, plans, and strategizes for interval maintenance and inspection activities following CPUC, FRA, and MTS best maintenance practices and standards.
- Reviews system failures or potential system failures to ascertain mitigation plans.
- Prepares near and long-range forecasts of MTS Rail equipment needs and related operational requirements for budgetary and other management purposes.
Supervisor of Maintenance of Wayside
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
09.2008 - 06.2011
- Provided training to newly hired and existing employees on all aspects of electrical power, traction power, signal maintenance, overhead catenary systems, and SDSU fire-life safety equipment.
- Updated employees with latest policies, procedures and compliance standards.
- Oversaw and assisted various territory and maintenance crews, to ensure FRA and CPU standards are in compliance during instillations/repairs of signal equipment, testings, and general maintenance.
- Scheduled appropriate staff for red tag requests, following lockout/tagout clearance procedures to support contractors.
- Remained on call for overhead catenary system failures.
- Directed all required substation inspections, maintenance, and testings. Along with the general station electrical maintenance.
Wayside Maintainer for MOW Department
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
10.2000 - 09.2008
- Performed inspections, diagnostics and troubleshooting to determine the appropriate repair work on the following systems; All railroad signaling and communication systems, overhead catenary systems, traction power, various lighting systems, SDSU fire life safety ventilation system, pumps and pump controls, PA systems, variable message signs, and SCADA.
Construction Safety Flag Person
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
02.2000 - 10.2000
- Did not permit contractors to perform any construction that could interfere with the safety of trains as they passed
- Ensured the safety of crews working on or near a railroad track during construction, repair, or maintenance projects.
Education
Certification - Control Systems SIMATIC S7
Siemens Mobility
Jacksonville, FLElectrical Apprenticeship Program - Electrician
San Diego City College
San Diego, CACertification of Railroad Signaling - Railroad Signaling
Signal Training Solutions
Oceanside, CACertification - Traction Power Substations
Siemens Mobility
Portland, ORCertification - Overhead Catenery System
Siemens Mobility
Portland, ORSkills
- Prudent and timely judgement in normal/emergency situations
- Skilled in effectively supervising subordinates in order to achieve organizational goals
- Knowledgeable in light rail and wayside electrical
- Knowledgeable in MTS/SDTI policies, union labor contracts, FRA signal/track regulations, and CPUC general orders
- Ability to write grammatically correct English letters, memoranda and reports
Accomplishments
In 2013 I was apart of the National Signals Maintenance Training Consortium. It was driven to create a full set of standardized national courseware and to support training and apprenticeship programs for signal maintainers.
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent of Wayside Maintenance
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
06.2011 - Current
Supervisor of Maintenance of Wayside
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
09.2008 - 06.2011
Wayside Maintainer for MOW Department
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
10.2000 - 09.2008
Construction Safety Flag Person
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
02.2000 - 10.2000
Certification - Control Systems SIMATIC S7
Siemens Mobility
Electrical Apprenticeship Program - Electrician
San Diego City College
Certification of Railroad Signaling - Railroad Signaling
Signal Training Solutions
Certification - Traction Power Substations
Siemens Mobility
Certification - Overhead Catenery System
Siemens Mobility
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