Contractor Protection Foreman - Amtrak Railroad - Manhattan, New York, United States
(2013-10 - 2024-08)
- Maintained [number]% adherence to work zone protection procedures during active track assignments.
- Coordinated track work schedules and on-site activity across Moynihan Train Hall and Manhattan West projects.
- Communicated with railroad operations through radio communications to protect workers and contractors safely.
- Resolved on-site issues quickly while documenting job briefings and keeping crews aligned to changing conditions.
Track Foreman/ Track Inspector - Amtrak Railroad - Manhattan, New York, United States
(2005-05 - 2013-09)
- Directed daily work for crews of over 30 trackmen, aligning assignments with project specifications and company policies.
- Inspected railroad tracks and infrastructure for safety and operational compliance with FRA regulations.
- Documented defects, misalignment, and wear findings to support timely maintenance decisions.
- Took deliberate safety precautions to protect crew members from injury during field operations.
- Applied problem-solving and decision-making skills to address track issues and keep work moving.
- Used radio communications to coordinate field crews and relay updates across the Boston-D.C. route.
- Supported track maintenance activities through blueprint reading, track construction, and track welding knowledge.
ET LINEMAN - Amtrak Railroad - Newark, New Jersey, United States
(2001-08 - 2005-05)
- Installed and maintained high-voltage transmission, catenary, and signal transmission systems during apprenticeship assignments.
- Interpreted schematics and tracked wiring layouts to guide safe construction and maintenance work.
- Communicated status and outage updates with the Power Director to coordinate field response.
- Troubleshot power outages and supported emergency response to restore service quickly.
Trackman - Amtrak Railroad - Princeton, New Jersey, United States
(2000-08 - 2001-08)
- Installed ties, switch timbers, rails, guard rails, spikes, and other fasteners across various NEC locations.
- Operated power, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools to support safe rail and track maintenance work.
- Inspected track materials and hardware before installation to confirm proper fit and placement.
- Read track blueprints and communicated work needs clearly with crew members on site.
- Followed railroad work practices while supporting track construction and maintenance activities in the field.
Bridge and Building Mechanic - Amtrak Railroad - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
(1999-08 - 2000-08)
- Inspected bridges, tunnels, stations, and fences to identify damage and support timely maintenance planning.
- Performed structural repairs using welding tools and basic heavy equipment to restore non-track railroad infrastructure.
- Read blueprints and used radio communications to coordinate work safely with crew members.
- Supported track construction activities by preparing work areas and moving materials as needed.
- Followed FRA compliance requirements and crew supervision direction to keep maintenance work on schedule.
