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Overview
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Education
Skills
Certification
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Michael Dowd Jr.

East Haven,CT

Summary

To obtain a full time position as a Foreman II , which allows me the opportunity to utilize my knowledge, training, and skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Journeyman Electrician

Amtrak
04.2023 - Current
  • Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
  • Verified problems, investigated faults and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
  • Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.

Cable Splicer

Metro North Railroad
03.2019 - 02.2022
  • Install and splice cables, powering thirdrail,substation and signal power
  • Install signal transformers and rectifiers
  • Test and Megger thirdrail,substation and signal cables for correct continuity

• Identifying where to dig to find high voltage cables

3RD RAIL ELECTRICIAN

METRO NORTH RAILROAD
12.2017 - 03.2019

• Install,maintain and repair the Third rail system

• bonding the breaks in third rail and running rail exothermically to complete circuits and have stong current

• Open jumpers and Test Third rail with volt meter to maintain and repair the Third rail safely

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Electrical Apprentice

Fortin Electric
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Measure devices, including analyzers, amp meters and volt-ohm meters.
  • Demonstrate expertise in the use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, crimping tools and wire and cable cutters.
  • Work extended hours on weekday and weekend projects.
  • Work with various types of cable-ways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
  • Interpret drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts, blue prints and written descriptions of the project requirements.
  • Fabricate specific electrical component parts and assemblies.
  • Install, test and modify circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights and motors.
  • Measure and read DMM, meggers, micrometers and thickness gauges using electrical and mechanical testing instruments.
  • Experiences mostly commercial/industrial with minimal residential.
  • Install electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with the National Electric Code.

Electrical Apprentice

Dowd Electric
01.2010 - 07.2016
  • Measured and read DMM, meggers, micrometers and thickness gauges using electrical and mechanical testing instruments.
  • Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls and lighting.
  • Installed electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with the National Electric Code.
  • Experienced mostly with Residential with minimal commercial.
  • Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.


United States Marine Corps

United States Marine Corps
02.2008 - 12.2009
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Education

Electrician - Electrical

Eli Whitney
New Haven, CT
2017

High School Diploma - undefined

East Haven High School
East Haven, CT
2005

Skills

  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail oriented with well-developed problem solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Highly motivated, professional, responsible and a quick learner
  • Extensive experience with electrical and power tools
  • 7 years residential and commercial experience
  • AC/DC control circuitry
  • Great leadership skills

Certification

  • OSHA 30
  • MTA-Book of Rules
  • CPR -First Aid
  • Boom truck qualified
  • CDL Class A
  • Universal EPA HVAC Certification

Timeline

Journeyman Electrician

Amtrak
04.2023 - Current

Cable Splicer

Metro North Railroad
03.2019 - 02.2022

3RD RAIL ELECTRICIAN

METRO NORTH RAILROAD
12.2017 - 03.2019

Electrical Apprentice

Fortin Electric
01.2016 - 12.2017

Electrical Apprentice

Dowd Electric
01.2010 - 07.2016

United States Marine Corps

United States Marine Corps
02.2008 - 12.2009

Electrician - Electrical

Eli Whitney

High School Diploma - undefined

East Haven High School
Michael Dowd Jr.