Narcisse Tsaba
Capitol Heights,MD
Summary
Experienced Railcar and Field Service Technician with over 20 years in mechanical troubleshooting, electrical repair, and diagnostic testing. Expertise in preventive maintenance, schematics, and equipment calibration ensures safe and reliable operation of rail equipment. Proficient in using diagnostic tools and specialized equipment to identify defects and implement effective repairs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Railcar Inspector
DC Streetcar
Washington, DC, DC
05.2022 - 05.2025
- Checked brake systems for functionality and safety, wheels, doors, and lights before daily railcar dispatch.
- Assessed railcars for safety and operational compliance, contributing to overall service reliability.
- Performed daily inspection of cars for defects, damage, or missing parts.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations related to railcar inspections.
- Inspected streetcar vehicles for operational readiness before service readiness at DC Streetcar.
- Documented defects and maintenance needs in inspection logs to ensure timely repairs.
- Utilized specialized tools such as gauges and measuring devices during inspections.
- Performed troubleshooting of equipment to identify issues and repair equipment per manufacturer specifications to restore optimal functionality.
- Replaced defective parts and installed new components in equipment or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
Field Service Technician
Peddinghaus Corp.
Bradley, Illinois
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Diagnosed mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues using schematics and manuals.
- Repaired CNC machine components and restored equipment to working condition.
- Calibrated machine settings to match customer production requirements.
- Communicated with Peddinghaus support teams to resolve complex service problems.
- Trained customers on equipment after installation.
- Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of equipment, including pumps, motors, valves, and other components.
- Calibrated instruments, controls and equipment to test function and evaluate performance.
- Adjusted functional parts of devices or control instruments according to specifications.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
Rail Car Mechanic
WMATA
washington, DC, DC
04.2006 - 12.2018
- Inspected WMATA rail cars for mechanical, electrical, and safety defects.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using computerized diagnostic equipment, enhancing reliability of rail cars.
- Troubleshot WMATA rail equipment using schematics, gauges, and hand tools.
- Performed preventive maintenance on rail cars, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Overhauled traction motors, compressors, and auxiliary systems on rail cars.
- Diagnosed, troubleshot and repaired different types of electrical problems.
- Documented maintenance work orders and parts usage, supporting efficient inventory management.
Field Service Technician
Alstom Transportation
Washington, DC, DC
11.2004 - 03.2006
- Repaired or replaced defective parts such as motors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, and fuses.
- Installed wiring, cables, switches, and other components of the electrical system on locomotives.
- Supported maintenance team with parts replacement and work order completion.
Gas Turbine Systems Technician
US Navy
Norfolk, Virginia
08.2000 - 08.2004
- Maintained shipboard gas turbine propulsion systems for Navy operations.
- Troubleshot turbine controls, fuel systems, and electrical components.
- Performed preventive maintenance on marine gas turbine assemblies.
- Inspected engines, gearboxes, and auxiliary equipment during watchstanding.
- Operated or maintained auxiliary equipment to supply water, fuel or auxiliary power.
Education
Gas Turbine Systems
Surface Warfare Engineering School Command
Great Lakes, IL04-2003
Electronics And Computer Technology
Tesst College
Beltsville, MD07-1999
Skills
- Railcar inspection
- Brake systems
- Federal compliance
- Preventive maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Diagnostic testing
- Electrical repair
- Vehicle maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Schematic reading
- Equipment inspection
- Safety compliance
- Turbine controls
Timeline
Railcar Inspector
DC Streetcar
05.2022 - 05.2025
Field Service Technician
Peddinghaus Corp.
08.2019 - 03.2020
Rail Car Mechanic
WMATA
04.2006 - 12.2018
Field Service Technician
Alstom Transportation
11.2004 - 03.2006
Gas Turbine Systems Technician
US Navy
08.2000 - 08.2004
Gas Turbine Systems
Surface Warfare Engineering School Command
Electronics And Computer Technology
Tesst College