Domenico Buono
Bayonne,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Electrician with extensive experience, excelling in high-voltage systems and safety compliance. Proven track record in diagnosing electrical faults and enhancing system reliability through critical thinking and attention to detail. Committed to maintaining operational excellence and ensuring safety in all aspects of field maintenance.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Substation Electrician
Amtrak Greater NYC/NJ/PA
10.2025 - Current
- Constructed, installed, and maintained high-voltage substation equipment, including rectifiers, switchgears, vacuum circuit breakers, transformers, and AC/DC control circuitry.
- Executed Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and managed high-voltage power clearances, ensuring safety compliance during traction power system maintenance.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical system faults with specialized testing meters and SCADA control systems, enhancing system reliability.
- Interpreted detailed electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and blueprints to troubleshoot complex wiring and control circuits efficiently.
- Maintained 100% adherence to safety regulations and Railroad Safety Rules during routine and emergency field repairs, mitigating risks.
Signal Maintainer
Port Authority Trans Hudson
04.2023 - 10.2025
- Completed Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) mandated safety inspections and performed preventative maintenance on signal equipment to ensure compliance and operational safety.
- Inspected, maintained, repaired, and replaced switch machines, mounting hardware, and control point relays.
- Conducted electrical measurements and applied wiring diagrams and schematics to effectively troubleshoot system malfunctions and failures.
- Climbed signal structures and executed physical maintenance work safely, ensuring system reliability in active rail environments.
- Handled and spliced cable and track circuit wire, ensuring intact bonds across track circuits.
- Greater NYC area
Substation Electrician
Metropolitan Transit Authority
Staten Island, New York
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Constructed, installed, and maintained high-voltage substation equipment, including rectifiers, switchgears, vacuum circuit breakers, transformers, and AC/DC control circuitry.
- Executed Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and managed high-voltage power clearances, ensuring full safety compliance during maintenance on traction power systems.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical system faults with specialized testing meters and protective relay testing equipment, enhancing operational reliability of traction power systems.
- Interpreted electrical schematics and single-line diagrams to troubleshoot and resolve complex wiring and control circuit issues efficiently.
- Maintained 100% adherence to safety regulations, Railroad Safety Rules, and FRA/ during routine and emergency field repairs.
Quality Control Co-Worker / Recovery Co-worker
IKEA
Elizabeth, Nj
07.2015 - 05.2023
- Inspected inventory for product defects and safety hazards, blocking non-compliant stock to ensure customer safety.
- Created quality claims and reports, collaborating with Product Quality Technicians and After-Sales teams to address issues.
- Coordinated with Sales and Logistics to secure stock integrity and prevent sale of non-compliant goods.
- Restored product quality through repairs and spare parts service actions.
- Trained new hires on product safety standards, compliance, and workplace hazard prevention.
Education
Transit Technical -
Brooklyn04-2022
BA - International Affairs
College Of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY06-2017
Skills
- High-voltage systems
- Substation maintenance
- Substation operations
- Electrical schematics
- Preventive maintenance
- Field maintenance
- High-voltage safety
- Power distribution
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Quality inspection
- Arc flash protection
- Hazard awareness
- Hazard prevention
- Safety compliance
- Substation security
- Job Planning
- Material organization
- System upgrades
- Substation security
- Warehouse Safety
- Team communication
- Communication protocols
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
Valid New Jersey Class B of restrictions.
LANGUAGES
Italian,, Basic Spanish Comprehension
Languages
Italian
Limited
Timeline
Substation Electrician
Amtrak Greater NYC/NJ/PA
10.2025 - Current
Signal Maintainer
Port Authority Trans Hudson
04.2023 - 10.2025
Substation Electrician
Metropolitan Transit Authority
04.2022 - 05.2023
Quality Control Co-Worker / Recovery Co-worker
IKEA
07.2015 - 05.2023
Transit Technical -
BA - International Affairs
College Of Staten Island