Andrew Robertson
Kearny,NJ
Summary
Reliable business professional with experience in project management ,bus operation and maintenance with 36 years of experience . process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations. Seeking a full-time position supporting bus procurement projects, maintenance planning and execution,and equipment upgrades. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Vehicle Maintenance Specialist
HATCH CONSULTING CONTRACT
- Assisted feeder audit team in South Africa, on bus inspections for purchase
- Managed lab work that analysed of bus fluid samples for defects, recommended actions based on lab results
- Physically Inspected bus components on 30 buses for mechanical failure and damaged to plan repairs and maintenance actions
- Help adopt a 3/6-month Maintenace program for the client.
Senior Consultant / Project Manager
Hatch Inc.
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Provided oversight as the owners' representative and tracked progress of the installation of communications and track equipment being conducted nightly at NYCT's facilities
- Managed and planned daily inspection staffing and installers to ensure modification work remained on schedule while maintaining bus availability for service
- Worked with installation team to optimize installation procedures
- Reported progress daily to NYCT senior staff, responded to client requests on a 24-hour basis.
Superintendent of Maintenance- Greenville and Oradell Garage
NJ Transit
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Supervised and monitored management staff to ensure work was completed on schedule and within garage budgets
- Monitored results of repairs on all vehicles for safety and reliability to prevent repeat road calls and expense
- Ensured compliance with DOT requirements and managed vehicle preventive maintenance to OEM schedule
- Monitored safety and industrial hygiene to prevent and/or minimize employee's injuries; ensured compliance with NJDEP and PEOSHA regulations
- Assumed responsibility for the Oradell Flood contingency plan, monitored all water table levels upstream of garage, managed both remote lot and garage locations when evacuated
- Managed communications with all support forces, NJTOEM, and remote lot management to minimize impact of flooding
- Coordinated work with Transportation Department on all shifts, ensuring that programs, policies, and procedures were consistently implemented, including stock room, safety, and environmental procedures
- Interviewed, instructed, and managed disciplinary actions for union employees including conducting first step hearings while maintaining a working relationship with the union leaders
- Managed union represented staffing levels, manpower utilization, and expenses within the areas of oversight, including budget and utilization; administered labor agreements
- Counseled, trained, and developed non-represented maintenance personnel.
Foreman I-Hilton, Orange, & Ironbound Garages
NJ Transit
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Supervised Foreman II staff to ensure work completed was done in a timely, cost-effective manner within garage budgets
- Routinely trusted to serve as acting Superintendent when required
- Ensured all vehicles were in a safe and reliable working order to prevent repeat road calls, met DOT requirements, and scheduled each vehicle for the companies' specified preventive maintenance schedule
- Ensured the facility was operated and maintained to safety standards; monitored employees for safety compliance
- Managed and scheduled inspections, repair work and campaigns; assured completion in a timely and cost-effective manner to minimize road calls and defects
- Analyzed and solved maintenance and repair problems to maximize reliability and assured safe bus operations
- Coordinated work with NJT's Transportation department on all shifts, ensuring that programs, policies, and procedures were consistently implemented, including stock room, safety, and environmental procedures
- Interviewed, instructed, and managed disciplinary actions for agreement employees, conducted first step hearings, and maintained a working relationship with the union
- Counseled, trained, and developed non-agreement maintenance personnel
- Responsible for monitoring the timeliness and completeness of the revenue collection system, including proper vaulting procedures, and reporting procedures.
Foreman II - Hilton Garage (all shifts)
NJ TRANSIT
01.1999 - 01.2010
- Ensured work completed was done in a timely, cost-effective manner within garage budget
- Responsible for ensuring all vehicles were in a safe and reliable working order to prevent repeat road calls, met DOT requirements, and scheduled each vehicle for the companies specified preventive maintenance schedule
- Leveraged an in-depth knowledge of diagnosis and repair for all power systems utilized in the fleet to investigate and resolve issues
- Performed routine inspections of the facility to ensured work areas, equipment, and amenities were organized and operated in safe manner for all employees
- Monitored and directed employees to ensure safe and efficient working conditions
- Resided over disciplinary hearings for attendance policy and/or work-related issues
- Monitored, ran reports, and approved all employees' timesheets from Kronos Workforce Central system
- Monitored garage fare system, verifying cash bins were secure and buses were vaulted correctly through reviews of GCS reports
- Kept all records of parts used in the stock room and performed weekly cycle counts
- Communicated with senior NJT, other foreman, and transportation department including control center on road calls or any other helpful ways
- Administrative duties included the use of the VMIS system
- Managed work orders processing and prepared a daily schedule.
Working Foreman / Part-time Operator
All-American Bus Co.
01.1989 - 01.1999
- Responsibilities included the performance of most phases of mechanical work on eagle model 05-10 busses, complying with OSHA and DOT standards
- Working Foreman on second shift, in charge of cleaning staff and repairing mechanical defects
- Worked as part-time bus driver when needed.
Service Associate
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
01.1987 - 01.1994
- Responsible for servicing accounts, i.e., bus companies such as NYCT, NJ TRANSIT, Short line, etc
- During Central Location period, Team Leader of second shift (12pm - 8:30 p.m.)
- Experienced in all phases of tire repairs and the mechanics that apply.
Education
Diploma - College Prep
Kearny High School
Kearny, NJ06.1987
Skills
- Microsoft Office 365
- Kronos WFC
- Oracle (Bus parts and procurement)
- VMIS Bus program system for creating a work order
- Concur
- Cummins Insite engine diagnostic system
- Caterpillar diagnostic system
- Detroit Diesel Diagnostic link system
- Allison DOC system
- ZF-Testman pro transmission Diagnostic system
- Documentation Management
- Quality Assurance
- Expert Problem Solving
Commendations
- 2003, Blizzard Employee Dedicated to customer's need & excellence
- 2017, Evacuate all employee's facility safely for possible bomb threat inside bus.
- 2018, Successfully evacuated the facility eleven times to keep all assets and employees safe from high flood waters, from the Oradell reservoir and Hackensack River.
Professional References
- Chris Ramdas, NYCT Supt. Tech Support, (347) 617-7401
- Nick Zeolla, Hatch Resource Mgr., (908) 310-8757
- Lena Bensal, President LBTC, (646) 453-9595
Additional Information
Hatch - Project/Task Management
- Engage - Planning and Setup (40 Hours)
- Engage - Trend and Change Management(45Hours)
- Hatch Manifesto Driven Leadership Program (80 Hours)
- MDL Choose to be a Leader
- Docshare Course 1,2
- Engage - Quality ,risk, no harm and closeout
NJ Transit - Superintendent of Maintenance
- Human Resource and Labor Management
- Environmental and Workplace Safety
- Cybersecurity
- Diversity Training
Professional References
- Chris Ramdas / NYCT Supt. Tech Support (347)-617-7401
- Nick Zeolla / Hatch Resource Manager (908) 310-8757
- Lena Bensal / President LBTC (646) 453-9595
Timeline
Senior Consultant / Project Manager
Hatch Inc.
07.2022 - 03.2024
Superintendent of Maintenance- Greenville and Oradell Garage
NJ Transit
01.2013 - 01.2022
Foreman I-Hilton, Orange, & Ironbound Garages
NJ Transit
01.2010 - 01.2013
Foreman II - Hilton Garage (all shifts)
NJ TRANSIT
01.1999 - 01.2010
Working Foreman / Part-time Operator
All-American Bus Co.
01.1989 - 01.1999
Service Associate
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
01.1987 - 01.1994
Bus Vehicle Maintenance Specialist
HATCH CONSULTING CONTRACT
Diploma - College Prep
Kearny High School