Gabriel Vega
Macclenny
Summary
Highly communicative individual with more than 6 years working as Manager for a rail road organization. Determined and experienced in coordinating personnel, materials and equipment.
Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planing workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 6 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision making skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Maintenance Supervisor
Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Jacksonville
09.2021 - Current
- Supervised maintenance activities for transit facilities and equipment.
- Developed and implemented maintenance schedules to ensure operational efficiency.
- Conducted inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety compliance issues.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on facility upgrades and improvements.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory standards in all maintenance operations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and adherence to preventative maintenance procedures.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify potential issues with facility infrastructure and equipment.
- Coordinated activities of technicians engaged in the installation, maintenance or repair of machines or equipment.
- Monitored performance of all equipment, identified problems, and implemented solutions.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate shutdowns for major repairs or installations.
- Provided technical direction to mechanics while providing guidance and training as needed.
- Diagnosed malfunctioning systems using blueprints, schematics and test instruments.
- Managed daily workflow activities including scheduling assignments and monitoring progress.
- Directed emergency response actions during breakdowns or malfunctions of plant machinery.
- Organized weekly staff meetings to review ongoing projects and discuss any challenges encountered.
- Documented all work orders accurately utilizing computerized maintenance management system.
- Supervised a team of 20+ maintenance mechanics to ensure efficient operations.
Senior General Foreman, Mechanical Operations
Norfolk Southern Corp
Macon
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively
- Handled all issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions
- Delegated team assignments, reviewed work and set schedules to maintain optimal coverage of all mechanical needs.
- Provided emergency response to handle urgent breakdowns.
- Oversaw training and mentoring of team of 89 mechanical service personnel.
- Coordinated mechanical repair and maintenance activities for district
General Foreman,Mechanical Operations North East Corridor
Norfolk Southern
Jersey City
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Monitored and motivated employees, tracking and documenting activities, correcting problems and implementing improvement plans to boost quality of mechanical work.
- Delegated team assignments, reviewed work and set schedules to maintain optimal coverage of all mechanical needs.
- Provided emergency response to handle urgent breakdowns.
- Oversaw training and mentoring of team of 45 mechanical service personnel.
- Coordinated mechanical repair and maintenance activities for Corridor.
- Trained mechanical department personnel in procedures and safety requirements.
Mechanical Supervisor
Norfolk Southern Corp
Enola
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Monitored and motivated employees, tracking and documenting activities, correcting problems and implementing improvement plans to boost quality of mechanical work.
- Provided emergency response to handle urgent breakdowns.
- Oversaw training and mentoring of team of 25 mechanical service personnel.
- Worked effectively with other departments, vendors and regulators to achieve operational objectives.
Freight Car Repair Carman/Inspector
Norfolk Southern
Jacksonville
08.2006 - 01.2016
- Performed speedy and accurate inbound, in-process and outbound inspections of 400 railcars per shift.
- Maintained high standards of quality for work performed in accordance with regulatory and customer demands.
- Removed locomotives, car mechanical units or other components using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars and cutting torches.
- Followed company safety rules and procedures to protect team members and equipment.
- Replaced and repaired defective piping, valves, air brake pistons and appliances to maintain optimal performance of railcars.
- Inspected components such as bearings, gaskets and coupler assemblies to determine necessary repairs.
Police Officer
State Of Florida
Jacksonville
07.1996 - 07.2006
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
Education
Law Enforcement Cross Over From Corrections - Law Enforcement
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL06.2002
Computer Automation - Computer And Information Sciences
Queens Vocational Technical High School
Long Island City, NY06.1988
Some College (No Degree) - Engineer Construction Equipment Repair 62B
US Army Engineer Training Center
Fort LeonardwoodSkills
- Technical problem-solving
- SAP
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management
- Microsoft Excel
- Staff Management
- Scheduling
- On-site inspections
- SharePoint
- Troubleshooting
- Component functions and testing requirements
- Risk Assessment
- Equipment maintenance
- Technical training
- Process improvement
- Emergency response
- Facility management
- Workflow optimization
- Team coordination
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Welding techniques
- OSHA regulations
- Plumbing systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Environmental monitoring
- Computerized maintenance management systems
- ADA compliance
- Hazardous materials handling
- Water treatment systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Machinery repair
- Vehicle maintenance
- Security systems
- Lighting systems
- Energy management
- Electrical systems
- Facility inspections
- Painting and finishing
- Work order management
- Cost control
- Quality control
- Team supervision
- Deadline management
- Vendor relationship management
- Performance monitoring
- Job planning
- Risk assessment
- Preventive Maintenance
- Work assignment delegation
- Staff scheduling
- Safety protocols
- Facilities maintenance
- Employee performance assessment
- Fire alarm systems
- Staff management
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Work order processing
Certification
- Journey man Carman Training 732 days
- Firearms ,General topics,Police laser instructor for
- Fl law enforcement and Corrections Certified
- FCIC/NCIC Operator
- FEMA NIMS IS-00700
- NYS Peace Officer with firearms training
- Non- lethal immobilization device training for officers in criminal justice
Timeline
Senior Maintenance Supervisor
Jacksonville Transportation Authority
09.2021 - Current
Senior General Foreman, Mechanical Operations
Norfolk Southern Corp
08.2019 - 08.2021
General Foreman,Mechanical Operations North East Corridor
Norfolk Southern
07.2017 - 08.2019
Mechanical Supervisor
Norfolk Southern Corp
01.2016 - 07.2017
Freight Car Repair Carman/Inspector
Norfolk Southern
08.2006 - 01.2016
Police Officer
State Of Florida
07.1996 - 07.2006
Law Enforcement Cross Over From Corrections - Law Enforcement
Florida Gateway College
Computer Automation - Computer And Information Sciences
Queens Vocational Technical High School
Some College (No Degree) - Engineer Construction Equipment Repair 62B
US Army Engineer Training Center