Mustapha Elabdouni

Experienced electrical and electronics professional with extensive experience in railway maintenance, electrical systems, equipment troubleshooting, repair, and technical support. Experienced in planning, scheduling, and assigning manpower, supporting shop operations, coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with workplace safety standards and railroad regulations. Strong technical background in electrical and electronic equipment, with demonstrated problem-solving, diagnostic, decision-making, and safety-compliance skills.

Supervisor, Planning — St-Luc Diesel Shop at CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY (2005-01 – 2017-12)

• Assisted the Manager of Mechanical and Electrical Operations with planning, scheduling, and assigning manpower to specific jobs and maintenance activities.
• Supported daily shop operations and coordinated maintenance activities to ensure efficient workflow.
• Ensured repairs and servicing were completed properly and in accordance with established procedures.
• Provided technical support to service technicians to assist with diagnosis and repair of equipment.
• Ensured workplace safety standards and established safety practices were consistently maintained.
• Ensured compliance with railroad rules and regulations governing safety and operations, including Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements.
• Wired, maintained, repaired, rebuilt, inspected, and installed electrical equipment including rheostats, control systems, transformers, motors and generators, welding machines, lighting fixtures, winding armatures, battery charging systems, magnet coils, switchboards and meters, compensators and rotors, and electrical collectors.
• Performed interior and exterior wiring in shops, buildings, yards, and structures; measured, cut, threaded, bent, and assembled connections for control panels and junction boxes.
• Tested circuit connections and diagnosed, repaired, and replaced electrical malfunctions involving loading and charging systems, transition problems, wheel-slip circuits, sander circuits, and high- and low-voltage grounds.
• Performed electrical work involving voltages up to 1,200 volts and amperages up to 1,500 amps.
• Inspected components for wear and defects, including brushes, contact tips, slip rings, armatures, diodes, bearings, and fuses; interpreted electrical test instrument readings.
• Repaired speed recorders, air compressors, turbo and fuel pumps, and temperature switches; replaced lighting components on locomotives and in buildings.

Senior Technician at TELLABS CANADA ( US COMPANY) (2001-01 – 2004-12)

• Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications equipment.
• Installed, maintained, repaired, and modified electrical and electronic equipment.
• Performed troubleshooting and technical maintenance activities.
• Followed established safety procedures and supported safety compliance and enforcement.

University Degree in Technologies – University of Nancy–Metz (1985-01 – 1988-12)

Diploma in Electronics – Meta Electronic Centre (1997-01 – 1998-12)

Certificate of Completion in Homeowner Association Board Service – Florida Pro License (2023-06 – 2023-06)