Joshua Beyer
Summary
Seasoned Technical Trainer with 5 years of experience managing technology training requirements and curriculum to meet skills-development initiatives. Detail-oriented when working with teams to outline, process and provide resources to meet technical goals. Organized approach to streamlining and compiling complex documentation and instruction programs. Knowledgeable oversight and tracking of technology sector.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Skills Training Instructor
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
03.2018 - Current
- Plan, schedule, perform, and manage technical training courses to include forklift, man-lift, fall protection, ladder & scaffold, Aspen Aerial and various other classes that are required for employees
- Manage, oversee, and monitor productivity up to 50 employees at a time
- Instruct in a variety of work environments and easily adapt to changing conditions, as well as multiple personalities
- Assisted in the creation of SB-23-05-A Fall Protection Bulletin, developed an initial and advanced course for all WMATA employees to ensure proper use of fall protection systems located within the authority
- Instruct courses that are technical, rapidly changing, exacting and time sensitive
- Develop courses to be meticulous, well organized, and complete
- Courses are created with multiple levels of difficulty and are designed to promote teamwork
- Manage special projects and assist with logistical planning for training courses
- Maintain a thorough record using applications including Peoplesoft ELM & Maximo, as well as paper copies of all classes to coincide with the validity of monthly reports
- Follow WMATA and manufactures instructions for equipment maintenance, if any equipment is due for preventative maintenance (PM) it is brought to managers attention
- Ensure all WMATA rules and regulations (including WMATA S.OP's where applicable) as well as proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are being used and followed during classes to maintain an excellent safety standard
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, Power Point, Access, and SharePoint)
- Thorough understanding of Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) since 2013
- Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and inspections of classroom components and heavy equipment
- Assign and schedule work on a routine basis
- Make key decisions and serve as acting supervisor on numerous occasions and for extended periods of time in the absence of supervisor.
Metro Rail Mechanic
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
05.2013 - 03.2018
- Perform repairs, inspections, required adjustments, testing, troubleshooting, cleaning, lubrication, and scheduled maintenance on assigned rail car equipment in accordance with blueprints, diagrams, schematics, operation manuals and manufacturer's maintenance instructions
- Perform preventive, scheduled, unscheduled or corrective maintenance, troubleshoot and test all vehicle systems, subsystems and components using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, verniers and micrometers to check for excessive wear on bushings, bearings and gears; and other instruments as required
- Maintain hydraulic pumps, brake control units, pressure switches, valves and pneumatic equipment, such as compressors, actuators, suspension systems, and their associated check and control valves, components and system interfaces by performing scheduled maintenance inspections and tests, repairing, replacing or removing defective components and calibrating to manufacturer's specifications using approved procedures and test equipment
- Maintain rail car trucks and truck mounted equipment (wheels, axles, gear boxes, traction motors, collector shoe assemblies, and friction brake equipment) by performing scheduled maintenance inspections and tests, lubricating and cleaning, assemblies, removing, replacing or repairing defective or worn parts, and calibrating (truing, shimming, and leveling) to manufacturer's specifications using approved procedures and test equipment
- Maintain mechanical systems (doors, couplers, drawbars, brake calipers, actuators and cylinders, collector shoe assemblies, propulsion components and gear boxes) and associated control equipment by performing scheduled maintenance inspections and tests, repairing, replacing or removing defective components and calibrating to manufacturer's specifications using approved procedures and test equipment
- Maintain interior/exterior car body structural equipment by painting and performing scheduled maintenance inspections; removing, replacing or repairing defective or worn carpeting, seat cushions and backs, window glass, liners, light fixtures and lamps, heater strips and guards using approved procedures and tools
- Align, inspect, maintain, repair, troubleshoot, overhaul and modify all electronic/electro-mechanical and programmable logic equipment
- Implement Engineering Modification Instructions (EMI's) and Maintenance Service Instructions (MSI's) to rail car mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Perform new component acceptance testing
- Perform modifications on assigned equipment based on pre-engineered technical data and fabricates prototype test units to test sub-assemblies within systems
- Perform component renovation, installation work, and resolves maintenance problems not outlined in service manuals
- Provide technical assistance to lower classified personnel in their work assignments
- Comply with established maintenance and safety rules and regulations
- Complete required documentation and reports for the repair and maintenance of transit car equipment and related components by using the proper forms, tags or entering data into the Maintenance and Reliability System (MARS)
- Attend on-the-job and formal training classes and assists mechanics in higher classifications in their assignments as well as providing job specific training to mechanics in lower classifications
- Respond to and provide assistance in emergencies, which requires movement of trains involved in incidents, accidents or derailments using rerail equipment
- Maintained and tested on a monthly basis all re-rail equipment and vehicles to ensure CMNT teams were ready to respond.
Air and Water Balancer Apprentice
Metro Test & Balance, Inc.
11.2012 - 05.2013
- Measure and adjust air flow using air data multimeter
- Inspect, test, adjust, and balance heating, cooling and ventilating systems in commercial and industrial buildings using specialized tools and test equipment
- Study system blueprints, specifications, and performance data to determine configuration and purpose of system components
- Discuss system malfunctions with users to isolate problems
- Inspect system to verify compliance with plans and specifications to detect malfunctions in component parts
- Adjust system controls to preferred settings to perform tests
- Tests performance of air and hydronic systems using pitot tubes, manometer, anemometer, velometer, tachometer, psychrometer, and thermometer to isolate problems and determine necessary adjustments
- Adjust flow control valves in piping to balance system, using handtools such as pliers, screwdriver, or wrenches
- Measure and adjust water balance using a hydronic meter with high and low side ports
- Calculate total air and distribute correct CFMs to desired locations of HVAC Systems
- Calculate gallons per hour (GPH) and gallons per minute (GPM) to distribute water flow
- Discuss system operation with users to verify proper operation.
Education
5+ Years of Technical Training - Career And Technical Education
Metro Training Instructor
3500 Pennsy Drive, Landover MDHuntingtown High School
Huntingtown, MD05.2011
Calvert Career Center
Prince Frederick, MD05.2011
Skills
- Program Planning
- Quality Controls
- Product Development
- Instructor Mentoring
- Lesson Planning
- Policy Implementation
- Workforce Management
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Workplace Safety
- Procedure Implementation
- OSHA Compliance
- Safety Training
- Protective Equipment
- Industrial Hygiene
- Occupational Safety
- Training and Mentoring
- Safety Courses
Accomplishments
- Served as acting supervisor for a team of 12 staff members, while supervisor was out on leave
- Used ELM & Microsoft Excel to develop student reports of training compliance for multiple departments.
- Collaborated with team of 25+ in the development of Dulles Fall Protection and package "K" submittals.
- Resolved training issues by implementing new and updated detailed training courses.
- Trained staff members via Microsoft Teams in the proper methods to inspect, install, and store Fall Protection harnesses and related equipment, keeping our frontline staff properly trained during the pandemic.
- Planned and implemented the company-wide rollout of a proactive safety Fall Protection program, partnering with field management, supervisory staff and employees to effectively reduce overall fall hazards in the workplace.
- Documented and resolved immediate training needs from multiple managers which led to certifications for their employees.
Awards Licenses Certifications
- OSHA 10 Hour General Industry, 06/2019
- FEMA ICS 100, 05/2023
- FEMA ICS 200, 05/2023
- Metro Code of Ethics, 10/2020
- Aspen Aerial Certified Instructor, 06/2019
- ATD Facilitation Training, 03/2019
- Chesapeake Region Safety Counsel – Ladder & Scaffold Certified Instructor, 08/2019
- WMATA Radio Communications, 11/2016
- Advanced Mobile Flagging (AMF) Training, 05/2017
- Safety Investigation Awareness, 02/2021
- Drug and Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion Course, 03/2019
- Electrical/Electronic Systems Certified by the National Automotive Student Skills Standards Assessment (NA3SA), 06/2010
- Maryland Class C License, 03/2011 - Present
- Maintain contractor clearance for Office of Personnel Management, Department of Commerce, and National Security Agency, 01/2012
- DOT Health and Medical Card holder, 04/2012 - Present
Special Qualifications
- Results-driven, self-motivated
- Small Business Landscape Owner, manage three separate crews all year long
- Hardscape and concrete installer, certified to operate multiple types of equipment and deal with ever changing terrains and climates
- Efficiently orders material and monitors employees time
- Performs effectively within a highly pressurized working environment
- Detail-oriented with solid time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work successfully individually or within a team
- Focused on continuous learning and professional development
- Strategic thinker with logical approach to challenges
Certification
- RWP Level II Certification, May 2013-Present
- OSHA 10 Hour General Industry, June 2019
- FEMA ICS 100, May 2023
- FEMA ICS 200, May 2023
- Metro Code of Ethics, October 2020
- Aspen Aerial Certified Instructor, June 2019
- ATD Facilitation Training, March 2019
- Chesapeake Region Safety Counsel – Ladder & Scaffold Certified Instructor, August 2019
- WMATA Radio Communications, November 2016
- Advanced Mobile Flagging (AMF) Training, May 2017
- Safety Investigation Awareness, February 2021
- Drug and Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion Course, March 2019
- Electrical/Electronic Systems Certified by the National Automotive
- Student Skills Standards Assessment (NA3SA), June 2010
- Maintain contractor clearance for Office of Personnel Management, Department of Commerce, and National Security Agency, January 2012
- DOT Health and Medical Card holder, April 2012 - Present
Timeline
Technical Skills Training Instructor
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
03.2018 - Current
Metro Rail Mechanic
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
05.2013 - 03.2018
Air and Water Balancer Apprentice
Metro Test & Balance, Inc.
11.2012 - 05.2013
5+ Years of Technical Training - Career And Technical Education
Metro Training Instructor
Huntingtown High School
Calvert Career Center
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