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Olamuyiwa Akinde

Newark ,New Jersey

Summary

Professional traction inspection specialist with strong analytical skills in railcar assessment and diagnostics. Proven ability to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations. Excels in team collaboration, adapting to changing requirements, and consistently delivering high-quality results. Skilled in identifying mechanical and electrical issues, performing thorough inspections, and maintaining detailed records. Dependable and results-driven, with focus on achieving operational efficiency.

Work History

Road Car Inspector and Car Inspector

New York City Transit Authority
12 2014 - Current
  • Identification of shoe beam and Current collector parts (materials) like fulcrum,end cap,fuse housing,cable termial and cable lead shield.
  • Built and stripping shoe beam and current collector for R62,R62A,R142, R141A and R160.
  • Team 3 Inspection gang (Propulsion)
  • Propulsion compactment inspected like capacitor,resistor,contactor tip on R142 and R142A
  • checks were made on quick connect cable, o-ring,current collector contact shoe gauge, travel pin,tested fuse continuity,37.5v battery electrolyte level,batteries terminals in caseof corrosion,portable equipment used for downloading and reading low voltages.
  • Maintenance,preventive and corrective were done re- installed of defective quick connect cable, o- ring rubber, ground brushes, blown,contactor tips inside the low voltage propulsion box, cleaning of corrosive batteries terminals to prevent grounding and overheating, topping of low electrolyte of the batteryand in order to maintained stability in the system.
  • Purpose of knife switch in theshop Small Bugs used to power all axillary equipment like Converter,Hvac,Lighting and 37.5vbox and Big Bugs to power propulsion compactment box to determine dead traction motor.
  • Performed and documented walk-around inspections.

Education

Advance Diploma - Electrical Engineering

City and Guilds of London Institute London
06.2002

Skills


  • Multi-point inspection,Pre- services /Inspection were the routine checks done railcar prior to put-in
  • checks like Door enable buttons, windshield wipers,sealed beam, tailedlight, vision glass, brake shoes, contact shoes, cab sash window,hand- brake indication, Hvac, fault and guard light blubs,all circuit breaker were in On position, propulsion,Lv compactment, Dark car,A/C Inverter,Blower Inverter, Converter, Battery box,battery circuit breaker insolatorbox,
  • Knife switch box,traction fuse (ribbon fuse), Shoe beam fuses all four,Hvac and Blower fuses
  • Maintenance both preventive and corrective were done with thorough assessment and detailed findings better recommendation made
  • Safety rules and regulations were observed prior to any repairs approved/ appropirate personal protective equipment are worn
  • Entering into the Yard or Road bed rules are also making sure both side (North and South) were observed due to train traffic moving in both directions
  • In addition I also worked different Railcars
  • New Technology R142, R142A and R160
  • Old Technology R32,R46,R62,R62A,R68 and R68A
  • Inspection Reporting

Accomplishments

  • Responses to troubles train like Door enable,lost of indication,stuck brake, door failed to close or open in route,flutuation on duplex gauge, Dark sealed beam, and dark car, propulsion issues and water leak from the roof HVAC problem.
  • Temporary solution were made in order to manager time for other trains in revenue services to meet up with interval.
  • During winter Heat survey were conducted to determine actual temperature, while in summer A/C were also conducted for comforted customer.
  • Detailed and thorough train trouble reports were made for solution to done in after service in the barn.

Timeline

Road Car Inspector and Car Inspector

New York City Transit Authority
12 2014 - Current

Advance Diploma - Electrical Engineering

City and Guilds of London Institute London

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