Thomas Wilson
Staten Island,New York
Summary
Enthusiastic individual experienced in resolving conflicts and issues with exceptional skill and poise. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise ensuring projects meet safety regulations, policies and procedures.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Foreman Infrastructure Dept
MTA Staten Island Railway
Staten Island , NY
2013.12 - Current
- Responsible for the supervision, inspections, coordination & deployment of work crews that maintain a " state of good repair" of Infrastructure for MTA Staten Island Railway.
- Maintain employee schedules to cover daily shifts.
- Handled administrative tasks such as Daily Reports and Supervisory Check List, IOD Reports, resolved personnel issues
- Followed safety procedures according to NYCT and OSHA/ NYS DOL PESH standards, Lock Out, Tag Out guidelines, Roadway Worker protection, and safe handling of hazardous materials.
- Interact with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Supervise field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Collaborate with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Inspect work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
- Delegate assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Completed final walk-throughs at job sites to close out projects.
General Chairperson
Sheet Metal Air Rail Transportation Union
STATEN ISLAND , NY
2009.01 - Current
- Lead Officer for SMART Local 1440, the largest Labor Union associated with MTA Staten Island Railway. Team Leader for General Committee Of Adjustment. Representing the majority of employees on property Successfully negotiated four (4) Collective Bargaining Agreements spanning 15 years of improved wages, medical benefits, personal leave time, worker safety and environmental quality for the workplace.
- Employee Advocate, extensive experience in Labor /Management engagement, dispute/ resolution. Contract negotiation, interpretation, implementation. Worked closely with Senior Management to proactively communicate/resolve issues in the workplace.
- Public Speaking & Presentation
- FTA & FRA, NYCT Safety Standards
- Incident/ Accident Investigations
- Employee Engagement and Outreach
- SIR / NYCT Policy & Procedures
- Familiar with MTA Inspector General & NYCT Office of Special Investigations
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Prepared variety of written communications, reports and documents
General Mechanic Infrastructure Dept
MTA Staten Island Railway
STATEN ISLAND , NY
2000.11 - 2013.12
- Daily structural maintenance for MTA SIR Property: Train stations, crew quarters, and maintenance facilities.
- Knowledge base: construction, hand and power tools, masonry, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, sheetrock, roofing, caulking, painting, brick pointing, paving, windows doors, locks, fences, gates, etc.
- Emergency Response for all Inclement weather conditions, snow, flooding, wind damage, etc.
- Specialized in the maintenance and repair of facility Heating system
- Responded in emergencies for mechanical breakdowns to repair various defects
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Performed preventive and repair maintenance on various systems.
- Followed work orders and specifications for maintenance, repairs or equipment replacement.
- Inspected structures, machinery or equipment to determine stability or causes for concern.
Education
Mech Engineering Tech
NYC Technical College
Brooklyn, NYHigh School Diploma -
Port Richmond High School
Staten Island, NY06.1984
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Employee Training
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Multi-Project Coordination
- Workplace Safety
- Concrete Finishing
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Effective Communication
- Administration and Management
- Presentation Delivery
Accomplishments
Dedicated progressive leader with 33+ years of experience in the MTA family committed to building better tomorrows.
Affiliations
Board Of Directors - Sandy Ground Historical Society
Certification
NYCT - Hazardous Waste
NYCT- Fire Ext. W96
NYCT - Confined Space Entry / Rescue
NYCT - Fall Protection
NYCT- F99 Stand Pipe/ Sprinkler
NYCT- F60 Fire Guard/ Torch Operation
NYCT - G60 O2 Torch use
NYCT - E21 Ammo Activated Tools
NYCT - P99 Supv Low PSI Oil Burners
NYCT - Aerial Platform Lift
NYCT - Lead Competency / Supv
NYCT - RTK
NSC- Standard 1st Aid, CPR, AED
Quote
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
John R. Wooden
Timeline
Foreman Infrastructure Dept
MTA Staten Island Railway
2013.12 - Current
General Chairperson
Sheet Metal Air Rail Transportation Union
2009.01 - Current
General Mechanic Infrastructure Dept
MTA Staten Island Railway
2000.11 - 2013.12
Mech Engineering Tech
NYC Technical College
High School Diploma -
Port Richmond High School
NYCT - Hazardous Waste
NYCT- Fire Ext. W96
NYCT - Confined Space Entry / Rescue
NYCT - Fall Protection
NYCT- F99 Stand Pipe/ Sprinkler
NYCT- F60 Fire Guard/ Torch Operation
NYCT - G60 O2 Torch use
NYCT - E21 Ammo Activated Tools
NYCT - P99 Supv Low PSI Oil Burners
NYCT - Aerial Platform Lift
NYCT - Lead Competency / Supv
NYCT - RTK
NSC- Standard 1st Aid, CPR, AED
Music Enthusiast, Techy, Coaching youth Sports
Love all types of Music, Hip Hop , Rock n Roll, Jazz, Gospel , to Classical .... A special part of my development . Music taught me to appreciate the variety of culture and diversity. My appreciation for technology revolves mostly around smart phones and portable technology . Android vs Apple type of thing. Coaching youth Sports is special because there's no greater joy in the world than to see a young person learn that they are capable of doing something that they thought they'd never do.
Techy, Love tech toys and computer gadgets
Fascinated with technology and gadgets that improve the human condition.
Music Enthusiast, Techy, Coaching youth Sports
Love all types of Music, Hip Hop , Rock n Roll, Jazz, Gospel , to Classical .... A special part of my development . Music taught me to appreciate the variety of culture and diversity. My appreciation for technology revolves mostly around smart phones and portable technology . Android vs Apple type of thing. Coaching youth Sports is special because there's no greater joy in the world than to see a young person learn that they are capable of doing something that they thought they'd never do.
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