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Ian Black

Mount Holly,NJ

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Electronic Specialist

Conrail
12.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for safely installing, inspecting, testing, adjustment, replacement, maintaining and monitoring dispatching of trains and all dispatch systems and automatic classification yards, positive train control systems, radio, radar, electronic and electromagnetic components.
  • Review current, daily, and summary bulletins across all divisions to ensure all maintenance of way outages, track and signal equipment, out of service areas are up to date.
  • Maintain records of overtime of all Signal and Communication employees.
  • Coordinate, communicate, work with, and provide support to Engineering Dept., Maintenance of Way, Dispatchers, Bridges and Buildings Dept., Managers on Duty, Police and Fire Departments, Public Utilities, Foreign Railroads, and general public.
  • Monitor CADS system for alarms, alerts and anomalies.


Assistant Inspector/Signal Maintainer

Conrail
09.2017 - 12.2021
  • Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
  • Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.
  • Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
  • Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
  • Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
  • Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and FRA mandated tests of railroad crossings, switch machines, signals and all signal equipment.

Signal Supervisor Construction/Maintenance Supervisor

Conrail
11.2013 - 09.2017
  • Direct employees to safely perform job tasks in the construction, testing and maintenance of signal apparatus
  • Provide on track protection and detailed job briefings while maintaining constant communication with employees and contractors to ensure safety and productivity.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Ensure planning, coordinating, scheduling, executing, monitoring, and controlling a set of activities within a capital project
  • Oversee multiple large-scale projects including interlocking and bridge rehabilitation projects.
  • Oversees and ensures testing meets FRA and company standards
  • Perform regular safety and rule checks across multiple disciplines.
  • Maintain records of employees time worked , overtime, hours of service.
  • Payroll
  • Order tools and materials
  • File applications and permits with appropriate authorities for road closures for employee safety at highway grade crossings.
  • File applications with various power companies to provide electrification to all installed equipment.
  • Posses strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and the ability to navigate challenges in a dynamic construction environment.
  • Oversee the technical design of the project and coordinating multiple disciplines involved.
  • Strong negotiation skills, excellent communication abilities, and a knack for building and maintaining relationships.
  • Deep understanding of objectives, a focus on achieving value for money, and a strategic approach to project management.
  • Managing project scope, budget, and schedule, as well as coordinating with all crafts involved.

Timeline

Electronic Specialist

Conrail
12.2021 - Current

Assistant Inspector/Signal Maintainer

Conrail
09.2017 - 12.2021

Signal Supervisor Construction/Maintenance Supervisor

Conrail
11.2013 - 09.2017

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