Terrence Cherry

Advanced knowledge of LRV systems: Including propulsion, braking, HVAC, doors, pantographs, and rail trucks.

• Maintenance planning and execution: Developing, scheduling, and overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics: Identifying and resolving complex mechanical and electrical issues.
• Use of Spear's System: Tracking work orders, maintenance history, and resource allocation.
• Fleet reliability management: Monitoring system performance and identifying recurring failures.
• Team supervision: Leading and managing technicians and maintenance crews across shifts.
• Staff development: Training, coaching, and evaluating maintenance personnel.
• Workforce scheduling: Coordinating assignments, shifts, and emergency response coverage.
• Inventory and parts management: Ensuring availability of materials while controlling costs.
• Budgeting support: Tracking maintenance spending and labor costs.
• Maintenance reporting: Creating reports for reliability trends, downtime, and work efficiency.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for problem-solving.
• Conflict resolution: Addressing workplace issues and team dynamics effectively.
• Performance monitoring: Ensuring KPIs and service-level agreements (SLAs) are met.

• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics on LRV systems (propulsion, braking, HVAC, doors, pantographs, trucks).
• Corrective and preventive maintenance execution with minimal supervision.
• Use of diagnostic tools, meters, and schematics to identify faults in electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Component-level repairs and adjustments, such as motor overhauls, bogie alignment, or brake testing.
• System testing and commissioning after repairs or modifications.
• Guiding and mentoring junior technicians, providing on-the-job training and knowledge sharing.
• Acting as lead during shifts or specific projects, assigning tasks and monitoring work progress.
• Ensuring safety procedures and protocols are followed during maintenance activities.
• Reporting issues or recurring faults to supervisors or engineering staff for further investigation.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for complex or repeat failures.
• Suggesting or testing modifications or upgrades to improve system performance.
• Supporting fleet reliability efforts through data-driven inspections and reporting.
• Clear communication with team members, supervisors, and engineering.
• Collaborating during service disruptions or emergency repairs.
• Acting as a liaison between maintenance teams and other transit departments (e.g., Operations, Safety).

• Working effectively within a maintenance team, including lead techs and supervisors.
• Communicating equipment status, issues, and findings to other team members.
• Reporting safety concerns or equipment faults accurately and promptly.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting of light rail vehicles, including propulsion, braking, doors, HVAC, and lighting systems.
• Preventive maintenance (PM) tasks such as inspections, fluid changes, adjustments, and component replacements.
• Corrective maintenance involving repairs and replacements of worn or failed parts.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Use of diagnostic tools and meters for voltage, continuity, and pressure testing.
• Basic knowledge of railcar truck assemblies, suspension systems, and couplers.
• Familiarity with LRV-specific systems like pantographs, traction motors, control circuits, and onboard communication equipment.
• Understanding of safety-critical systems, including emergency brakes, fail-safes, and interlocks.
• Working with pneumatic and hydraulic components (e.g., brake actuators, compressors).
• Adhering to safety protocols and procedures for working on live systems and in rail yards.
• Using personal protective equipment (PPE) properly and consistently.
• Following regulatory standards from FRA, FTA, or local transit authorities.
• Lockout/tagout procedures, confined space awareness, and hazard communication.
• Using hand tools, power tools, and specialty equipment correctly and safely.
• Following maintenance checklists and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Completing work orders and documentation using paper logs or CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Coordinating with peers and shift leads to complete repairs efficiently.