Richard Omar Washington

**** * ******* ***. ***. 2

Chicago, Illinois 60653

773-***-****

adir1q@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Skills

Experience

To obtain a position that will allow me to utilize acquired technical and analytic skills

Extensive knowledge of electronic and electrical theory, circuitry, and troubleshooting techniques down to component level

Preventative maintenance and repairs on Siemens SC-44, F40PH-2, F40PH-3, MP36PH-3S Electro-Motive Diesel Locomotives, as well as P-40, and P-42 GE Diesel Locomotives

Interpret Event Recorder downloads for Investigations and troubleshooting

Ability to operate and maintain Chart TC-1(Thermal Chamber), QualMark OVS-1.5e, 2.5e LF (Omni-Axial Vibration System Chamber, with a low frequency table)

Maintain electrical equipment on diesel/electric locomotives, self-propelled coaches and passenger railcars including propulsion systems, electronic controls, lighting, generators, battery charging systems, PTC, ITCS, CAB signal systems, ATS, heating & air condition systems, and industrial wiring.

Excellent communication, troubleshooting & customer service skills

Working knowledge of product analysis, reading schematics and electrical measurement equipment such as microscope, oscilloscope, DVM, power meters, signal generators, spectrum analyzer, data acquisition system, x-ray, etc

Knowledge of Quality Systems for corrective action, product segregation, non-conformity, material control and process improvement

Industrial maintenance experience including hydraulics, pneumatics, wiring, programming/debugging PLC's, 3-Phase 480 V, AC/DC powered systems, and troubleshooting of various production equipment including conveyers and motors

1/19 – 11/20 GE Transportation/Wabtec Homewood, Illinois

Locomotive Support Specialist

Locomotive Support Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day operational/technical tasks supporting the CN account. Working on-site with CN Locomotive Specialists to assist in troubleshooting GE locomotives utilizing the Expert on Alert™ platform. Monitoring and documenting the execution of Remote Monitoring and Diagnostics (RM&D) repair recommendations (RX’s) and creating/maintaining all daily/weekly/monthly scorecards and process/procedural documents

Assist CN Diesel Doctors with troubleshooting GE locomotives

Providing technical guidance to CN locomotive specialists, reliability specialists, operations and field teams while keeping safety in the forefront.

Managing daily operations of the Expert On Alert™ platform at CN including all scorecards, training documents and communication subsystems.

Accountability to overall locomotive health impacting reliability

Support Prognostics & preventative failure process to limit over the road failures.

Act as the primary liaison between business owners and technical team

Data collection and reporting as required; supporting customer needs.

Provide leadership and project level management in the planning, evaluation, design, development, implementation, operation and control of IT solutions

Act as an E.O.A Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provide assistance and training to customer on platform use including owning the customer experience by being part of the "front line” providing leadership to expedite daily operational customer satisfaction

Work with internal GE field teams to provide notice of locomotive conditions to various stakeholders, shops, warranty managers, fleet program managers etc.

Supporting projects for GE and the customer

Work as a business partner with business leaders and users to evaluate/improve business processes and arrive at mutual, cost effective solutions

Prepare and present project plans, status reports to key internal / external stakeholders

Assist with testing and piloting NPI’s

Other duties as required to support changing MSA and customer needs.

7/09 – 6/14 7/16 – 9/18 Amtrak Chicago, Illinois

PTC Electrician Lead/Journeyman Electrician

Responsible to renew, inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair and certify advanced electrical/electronic systems and components for cars and or locomotives in accordance with AAR/FRA/Amtrak 120 Day Maintenance Standards and Guidelines.

Serves as PTC specialist to test monitor for the development and implementation of PTC systems includes both laboratory and field testing of PTC systems presently under development and test as well as future systems. Monitors the testing of PTC projects and reviews and provides recommendations on PTC systems as they are developed

Utilize PTC lab and field test results to debug, develop and coordinate fixes.

Utilizes a variety of test equipment in primary responsibility for car and locomotive maintenance and heavy repair.

Performs approved repairs and modifications/installations of such units on all cars and locomotives in the shop or yard and blows interior cars and external electrical cabinets.

Works within the guidelines of the System Safety Program by being alert to physical hazards that affect operations, including the modification of, recognition or cessation of operations when conditions exist or could develop that would conflict with a safe operating environment for Amtrak and others.

9/14 – 7/16 Metra Chicago, Illinois

Journeyman Electrician

Performing tasks on diesel/electric locomotives, self-propelled coaches and passenger railcars including propulsion systems.

Perform, with use of blueprints, schematics and location circuit plans, scheduled electrical inspections of various components and inspection and test of circuitry in accordance with company and industry standards.

Plan and coordinate work activities, determine equipment needs, and develop sequences of steps to get work completed

Communicate with others, verbally and in writing, technical information, job procedure recommendations, and other work-related information

8/07 – 3/09 Finn-Power International Arlington Heights, Illinois

Regional Field Service Engineer

Installs, maintains, and repairs Finn-Power machinery, equipment, physical structures, and hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, PLC' s and electrical systems in commercial & industrial establishments by performing the following duties:

Troubleshoot computer hardware, software & network issues

Train maintenance personnel & operators on preventative maintenance & overall operation of machinery

Proficient in Siemens, Fanuc Control Servo systems

Assembled and installed pipe systems and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment.

Skilled in programming & fault finding the PLC through Siemens Step 7

Operated machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts.

Managed multiple client requests while maintaining high quality and exceptional customer service.

Visually inspect, install and tests machinery and equipment.

Lay out, assembles, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.

Installs, programs or repairs automated machinery and equipment, such as robots or programmable controllers, and computer numerical controls

12/06 – 6/07(Contract) Underwriters Laboratories Northbrook, Illinois

Engineering Technician

Independently performed safety testing on electrical, mechanical, gas consumer and commercial products per corporate standards.

Responsible for product test setup and performance with basic knowledge of the underlying engineering fundamentals.

Provided feedback to CAS Engineers regarding tests and data sheets.

Operated electrical test equipment, temperature measuring devices, meters, hand tools, and special laboratory equipment.

4/06 – 9/06(Contract) Intellitec Lombard, Illinois

Field Service Engineer

Test electronic modules down to the component level communicate batch failure analysis reports on prototypes to engineering department. Revise upgrade products to latest specifications. Trouble-shoot electronics for automated and manual test fixtures.

Performed warranty repairs, issued and process RA’s, batch failure analysis and resolution

Travel to various field assignments across the country. Authored test procedures and service manuals.

Utilize engineering theories and circuit analysis to complete projects in a timely fashion.

Instruct seminars on new and old product for Monaco Coach Co., Winnebago and Fleetwood Motor Homes

11/05 – 04/06 Trans-Lux Corporation Chicago, Illinois

Field Service Technician

Provided service on electronic displays for customers around the Chicago area.

Worked safely at height of displays up to 300 feet by climbing, scaffolding or use of man-lift.

Maintained stock of inventory, company equipment, and documents.

Managed on-site Customer Service Log/Total Maintenance Care Books.

12/04 – 5/05(Contract) Ethicon Endo-Surgery Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Product Release Technician

Ensured compliance policy requirements met for product release on Odyssey Generator, Mammotome Control Module and Indigo Laser.

Product knowledge of component assembly operations and small piece part assembly.

Investigated causes and recommend solutions for chronic quality problems.

8/04 – 11/04(Contract) D & R Technology LLC Glendale Heights, Illinois

Failure Analysis Technician

Analyzed and troubleshoot automotive switches, belt tension sensors, EPB (electronic parking brake) and electro mechanical assemblies.

Assisted in creation of process improvement and risk assessment database.

Maintained standards for quality in production per customer control plan.

Trained production personnel in quality control best practices.

1/04 – 5/04(Temporary Contract) Cooktek Chicago, Illinois

Repair Technician

Performed board level repairs and upgrades on induction heating systems.

Assisted Engineers in identifying common failures for product development.

Maintained inventory of materials and supplies needed for servicing equipment in a timely manner.

Soldered and reworked surface mount components on circuit card assemblies.

2000 – 2003 Stratos Lightwave Chicago, Illinois

Failure Analysis/Reliability Technician

Performed root-cause failure analysis on Optoelectronic product returns.

Promoted to Reliability Technician within nine months.

Debugged prototype units and repaired existing units by working from schematic drawings and using test equipment in locating and isolating malfunctions.

Prepared daily and weekly technical reports for senior management.

Coordinated the day-to-day operations of the HALT/HASS chambers (Highly Accelerated Life Tests/Highly Accelerated Stress Screens).

1999 – 2000 Dade Behring Mundelein, Illinois

Electronics Technician

Performed root-cause failure analysis on medical devices and sub-assemblies.

Repaired and refurbished Baxter medical infusion pumps.

Supervised a group of 7 technicians.

Part of a small group of engineers that helped in developing corrective actions for identified failures.

1997 – 1999 DeVry University Chicago, Illinois

Major: Electronics Technology

1993 – 1997 Chicago Vocational High School Chicago, Illinois

Major: Electronics/Electricity

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