Proactive professional with 35+ years of experience installing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical systems. Aiming to find a challenging position that will enable me to utilize my skills and abilities.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Electrician
Union Pacific Railroad
North Little Rock, AR
11.2011 - 11.2023
Inspect and test A/C and DC electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software
Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools
Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications for troubleshooting problems,installing components and repairing all electrical components on different types of locomotives
Completed total upgrade of all locomotive control systems during the installation of the Positive Train Control (PTC) modification. This was a federally mandated program that totally revamped and updated locomotive safety systems and not only allowed locomotives all locomotives on the system to communicate with other but also permitted monitoring and emergency control from a system wide control center. This involved a complete upgrade of all control components such as control cards, power supplies, I/O cards, sensors, communication and installation of required wiring harnesses
Industrial Electrician
Whirlpool Corporation
Fort Smith, AR
05.1995 - 11.2011
Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems
Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures
Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
Aircraft Maintenance and Munitions Officer
United States Air Force
06.1985 - 12.1992
Coordinated with the operations and maintenance groups to ensure an integrated approach to the solution of problems relating to availability of tactical aircraft and the ability to conduct military missions
Responsible for ensuring the supervision and training of 230 technicians and maintaining a safe work environment
Planned, organized, scheduled, controlled, and directed all unit aircraft maintenance resources to meet mission requirements
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science Engineering Technology Mechanical/Industrial -
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
05.1985
Timeline
Locomotive Electrician
Union Pacific Railroad
11.2011 - 11.2023
Industrial Electrician
Whirlpool Corporation
05.1995 - 11.2011
Aircraft Maintenance and Munitions Officer
United States Air Force
06.1985 - 12.1992
Bachelor of Applied Science Engineering Technology Mechanical/Industrial -