William D. Glynn Jr
New Milford,CT
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Self-motivated Locomotive Engineer offering 6-year background interpreting train orders, monitoring gauges and meters and diagnosing minor breakdowns. Analytical and determined professional with proven communication and troubleshooting skills. Qualified on the Harlem Line/Wassiac and New Haven Line with thorough knowledge of the Danbury Branch.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
Metro North Railroad
11.2017 - Current
- Inspected locomotives for operational readiness by making FRA and company-required checks and tests
- Worked with conductors and assistants to operate locomotives safely.
- Implemented safe environment during job safety briefing and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedure
- Inspected locomotives before, during and after runs.
- Continuously monitored speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout route.
- Conferred with conductors and traffic control center personnel via radio phones to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays and oncoming trains.
- Observed tracks to detect obstructions such as trees, animals, trespassers and rail defects.
- Communicated with dispatchers about train delays, equipment issues and track conditions.
- Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.
- Reviewed, analyzed and investigated operational problems, correcting when appropriate and calling to attention of supervisor or manager when necessary.
Catenary Lineman
Metro North Railroad
12.2013 - 11.2017
- Perform roadway worker protection duties to establish safety of work group.
- Repair and maintain all aspects of overhead power distribution system.
- Perform electrical work including switching, testing and grounding of live line electrical systems up to 27,000-volt range.
- Assess and troubleshoot situations to identify possible hazards and take appropriate safety precautions.
- Obtain electrical clearances with Power Control and provide electrical lockout/tag out protection for on track work groups.
- Remove tracks for service; obtain foul time with Rail Traffic Control.
- Remove trees and overhangs to prevent interference with electrical systems, using chain, stick and hand saws.
- Qualify on Operating Rules, operate CMV and pilot on track high rail equipment
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
Outside Plant Technician
Centurum Information Systems
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Military contractor with active security clearance that performed mission essential functions under supervision of US Army.
- Communications technician skilled in fiber optic splicing, installation and fabrication. Install and terminate copper and CAT6 cable.
- Troubleshoot and repair network issues.
- Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, flatbed trucks and excavating equipment.
- Assist in training programs to improve knowledge and skills of new technicians.
- Ability to work effectively in adverse and stressful conditions with minimal direct supervision.
System Technician
Charter Communications, Spectrum
05.2004 - 05.2011
- Began as Broadband Technician before progressing on to Network Technician then ultimately System Technician.
- Perform preventive maintenance and repair of CATV plant including trunk and distribution of hybrid fiber-coaxial broadband network.
- Utilizing system blueprints, troubleshoot and repair problems associated with AC, DC, and RF portion of forward and reverse CATV plant.
- Monitor system network for outages of data and telephony using industry network monitoring tools.
- Make strong use of analytical skills and team building abilities to lessen outage times.
Skills
- Critical-thinking
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Oral and written communication
- Active listening skills
- Leadership
- Computer literate
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer
Metro North Railroad
11.2017 - Current
Catenary Lineman
Metro North Railroad
12.2013 - 11.2017
Outside Plant Technician
Centurum Information Systems
05.2011 - 05.2012
System Technician
Charter Communications, Spectrum
05.2004 - 05.2011
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