Manager Engineer
Resume:
David Clissold
**** ******** **. *******, ***** *7025
adjw1r@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a permanent position where I can enhance my skills and work for a stable and progressive organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
• 30 + Years of management experience plus QC in Transit Systems, Traffic signal systems, Fiber Optic, underground construction installation, railroads and airlines.
• Experience in Operations of Traffic signals & civil support with Metro Houston Present then DART Dallas TX. CATS Charlotte N.C. / Siemens I.T.S. / Metro Houston light rail and the railroad industry (Amtrak, BRG, Southern Pacific and Conrail).
• Experience with Startup testing & Track allocations with all sub-contractors along with Traffic signal maintenance and operations as a System Engineer Coordinator, Field Operations Technician, along with railroad construction positions as a Project Manager, Inspector, Foreman, maintainer and signalman.
• QC over system elements, OCS, Signal, Track. Updating & confirming as built’s weekly with all duct banks and Civil along with TPSS & Signal houses and stations checking all level boarding along with piers. (weekly meeting to confirm all installations are being followed by contracts & standards) OCS, Signal, Track & Civil.
• Knowledgeable in all areas of fiber optic, back bone installation along with testing with an O.T.D.R. plus the installing underground fiber. Power distribution to TPSS & CIH plus R/R Crossings. (Oncor, Reliant, load permit requirements).
• Traffic cabinet & Switch installation along with the installation of 2070 units & upgrading to next Phase 1.4.0 1.5.5 a, b, c, d 1.6.0d 1.7.0b. setting up Opticom settings. On call 24/7 Light rail intersections.
• Extensive experience in testing and installation of highway crossing cabinets, traffic signals, Bar signals switches, terminating cables, relays and relay houses.
• Certified by the National Transit Institute Quality Assurance and Quality control from RUTGERS the State University of New Jersey
• Siemens Training with software Next phase, and i2, along with Pro comm. Plus.
• AMTRAK Signal school phase 1, 2, 3, 4, completed courses received signalman’s certificate.
• Knowledgeable in FRA Standards and Regulations.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Project Manager and CAD 2002, Windows XP, UNITS 2070 PROCS/MFREE, Database Editor, Next phase, Pro comm. plus, EDIE Com Conflict software.
• BRS Technology GAP (GPS) Training Program, IVY Tech State College.
• Phase 1&2 of hazard elimination to highway grade crossings (upgrading signal system).
• Completed Phase I through IV in Amtrak Signal Training School.
Trained personnel for Roadway Workers Protection, Norac Rules and Hy-Rail equipment.
EMPLOYMENT:
VIRGINKAR INC & ASSOCIATES, INC. ACI Senior Program Manager, System Inspector 03.10.2019 to Present.
Researching all Rail Agencies for their future Procurements.
• Witness Transformer FAT testing for BART along with installation Support ongoing.
• Research Agencies in the USA for their present to future project needs.
• Present Power points along with Excel sheets of the Transportation agencies in the USA.
• Follow up with my past agencies for future work. VAI could Team up with in the Transportation world like Rolling stock, Inspections, Project Management, Safety Certifications, Quality Assurance support, Buy America.
MARTA Atlanta GA. ACI Quality Control Manager
QA Manager 03.10.2018 to 03.10.19
Oversee all underground ventilation products received all documented along with thoroughly Inspected all recorded prior to installation.
Motors, Ventilation duct blank off walls …
• Create Q&A Manuel over all
• Responsible for all subs to follow buy America with proper documentations.
• Support along with installation all system elements. (Signals, Comm., SCADA, OCS, Traffic signal Integration along with testing) Implement complete Project Quality Control plan.
Balfour Beatty CATS / Charlotte NC / Denver Co.
QA Manager 08.01.2015 to 03.10.18
• Create Q&A Manuel over all
• Responsible for all subs to follow buy America with proper documentations
• Design support along with installation all system elements. (Signals, Comm., SCADA, OCS, Traffic signal Integration along with testing) Implement complete Project Quality Control plan.
• Coordinate all Train & traffic with Norfolk& Southern interfacing with all circuits. (Traffic Rail)
• Dynamic & start up testing Manager / Integration specialist.
• Responsible for BLE & BLCE Lines
• Responsible external track allocations with CATS along with System testing manager & TPSS.
• Responsible for Signal, Traffic, & Comm. All SCADA testing with CATS Certifications.
• Responsible that all specifications of contracts are all followed, exactly per the client & contractual agreement.
• System element testing. (Control lines, R/R Crossings, Safe braking, complete turn over. • NTA Qualified National Transit Institute QC overall Rutgers 2016
Parsons / HRT Project, Houston TX.
Systems Field Engineer / QA 11.28. 11 to 09.30.15.
• Design installation all system elements. (SIGNALS, COMM., SCADA, OCS TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERGRATION testing)
• Dynamic & start up testing Manager / Integration specialist.
• Responsible external track allocations with DART along with System testing manager & TPSS.
• Responsible for Signal, Traffic, & Comm. All SCADA testing with DART Certifications.
• Responsible that all specifications of contracts are all followed, exactly per the client & contractual agreement.
• System element testing. (Control lines, R/R Crossings, Safe braking, complete turn over to DART.
• Completed Project. 09.30.15.
AECOM DART Project, Dallas TX.
Systems Engineer IV 01.03.11 to 11.28.11
• Dynamic & start up testing Manager / Integration specialist.
• Responsible external track allocations with DART along with System testing train control / traffic & TPSS.
• Responsible for Signal, Traffic, & Comm. All SCADA testing with DART Certifications.
• Responsible that all specifications of contracts are all followed, exactly per the client & contractual agreement.
• System element testing. (Control lines, R/R Crossings, Safe braking, complete turn over to DART.
• Completed Project. 11.28.11.
A.W.B.C. Walsh Group / DART Project, Dallas TX.
Systems Engineer Coordinator 02.18.08 to 01.03.11.
• Dynamic & testing Manager.
• Responsible for internal & external track allocations along with System testing Manager & TPSS Coordination.
• Responsible for Signal, Traffic, Utility Power drops & Comm.
• Responsible that all specifications of contracts are all followed, exactly per the client & contractual agreement.
• System Elements coordination per the contract & Track Allocation Manager Internal & DART.
• OCS, Signal, duct bank installation oversees Inspectors, reports, and updating matrix testing reports.
• Setting up meeting agenda for weekly meetings with DART & MEC.
• Responsible to observe & report, daily contractors work, all followed up with daily reports & photos.
• Completed Project. 01.03.11.
Pro’s Works Maintenance Maintenance R/R Crossings Owner / QC Inspector.
My own business
STV Inc. CATS /Charlotte NC.
Systems Inspector 06.05.06 to 11.02.07
• Responsible for Signal & Comm. Support in Civil station const. System Inspections.
• Responsible that all specifications of contracts are all followed exactly.
• Responsible to observe & report, daily contractors work all followed up with daily reports & photos.
• Completed Project Cats LYNX 10.02.07.
Railroad Controls Limited Houston, TX
Inspector / Relief & Testing Maintainer – 10/05/05 Consulting testing ongoing 08.01.06
• Responsible for maintaining monthly, ly & annually testing on r/r crossings.
• Responsible for yearly relay slide & Meggering testing.
• Installation of new railroad crossings integrated with Pre-Emp. Traffic signals / Bar Signals w Trains.
• On call 24/7.
Siemens I.T.S. Houston, TX
Field Operations Technician – 01/01/04 to 09/02/05
• Responsible for maintaining all Traffic signals on entire METRO Light rail alignment.
• On call 24/7 with a 1-hour response time.
• Responding to all traffic & Train bar signal check in’s & check out’s indication Reported Malfunctions.
• Upload information before resetting units using Procs & mfree to capture Data from 2070 units.
• Trouble shooting traffic signal cabinets along with 2070 signal units. Replacing & Installation of all 2070 units, Uploading & downloading data to compare to main database.
• Prepare units for installation. Download 2070 units with ProComm plus software & program.
• Working closely with Metro & the City on all hot issues regarding all signal integrations & software upgrades.
• Pinging intersections check all communications with Tran Star along with other intersections & switches.
• Download conflict monitors @ intersections using EDI software for Metro’s review @ there request.
Contract ended with Siemens & METRO LIGHT RAIL 09.02.05.
• Completed Project. 09.02.05.
VIRGINKAR & ASSOCIATES, INC. (Metro Light Rail) Houston, TX
Metro Light Rail Inspector - 11/10/01 to 01/02/04
• Responsible for the communication between engineers and designers.
• Coordination of the installation of the rail and communication system.
• (Microlok interlocker, interface traffic signals with bar signals)
• Oversee the installation of all signals and highway crossing protection systems.
• QC Inspector: Oversee track to earth resistance testing and ground testing on all OCS foundations.
• Verify contractors are fulfilling obligations. SIGNAL, OCS, TRACK, CIVIL.
• Maintain weekly reports.
• Operations along with coordinating complete system & trouble shooting problems with in the complete system.
Completed Project. 01.02.104
TEKSYSTEMS CONSULTING, Houston, TX
Fiber Optic Inspector - 4/02/01 to 10/02/01
• Responsible for the splicing inspection on the fiber optic cable.
• Oversee contractors of over-pull of the fiber optic cable.
• Maintain logs with daily footage.
• Oversee contractors when performing the burning and flash testing on cable.
• Verify and record conduits and update butterflies coming in and out of manholes.
• Responsible for final inspection of racking of fiber in manholes.
• Maintain daily production logs.
Completed Project. 10.02.01.
KLEVEN COMMUNICATIONS, Division of IFCI, Houston, TX
Superintendent – 01/04/0 to 04/01/01
• Coordinate all areas of fiber optic underground installation projects to ensure project completion within
Project specification, scope of work, and budget.
• Responsibilities include communication and coordination of all aspects of projects with company Management, other company division, and inspectors.
• Oversee compliance with OSHA, State and City regulations.
• Implement and maintain project quality controls and standards surpassing scope of requirements.
• Ensure that all jobs are completed in a cost-effective timely manner.
• Coordination of all construction permits.
Completed Project.
REATA CONSTRUCTION, Houston, TX
Project Manager - 6/10/99 to 3/02/00
• Coordinate all areas of fiber optic underground installation projects to ensure project completion within Contracted project specification, scope of work, and budget.
• Responsibilities included communication and coordination of all aspects of projects with company Management, other company division, subcontractors, inspectors and suppliers.
• Setup and management of project timelines, material acquisition, project operating budget, field office setup
Scheduling of crews, inspections, and equipment.
• Supervised employees including all scheduling, training, and selection.
• Communication and coordination with companies to ensure contract of work is in compliance.
• Oversaw compliance with OSHA, State and City regulations.
• Implement and maintain project quality controls and standards surpassing scope of contracted requirements.
• Ensure that all jobs were completed in a cost-effective timely manner.
• Submit reports, required project documentation on time, and attended weekly company meetings.
Completed Project.
RSI, RAILROAD SIGNAL INC., Austin / Houston, TX Director of Operations/ Foreman – 06/02/98 to 6/05/99 Supervisor responsibilities:
• Coordinated all areas of signal and highway crossing protection installation.
• Handle job scheduling for all field personnel.
• Communicate with Tulsa home office on all daily operations.
• Coordinate with vendors on tools, heavy equipment and construction material needed for jobs.
• Manage the cost and productivity of all jobs.
Promoted to Director of Operations.
• Responsible for three gangs on the Capital Metro Project in Austin.
• Supervisor over the installation of highway crossings and safety equipment.
• Coordinated installation and upgrading of signals meeting the FRA Standards & Regulations.
• Responsible for daily project reports, monthly expenses, leasing equipment and payroll.
Completed Project.
AMTRAK, Niles, MI
Signalman/Maintainer - 05/02/95 to 06/06/98
• Experience with signal construction – (ITCS) Incremental Train Control System.
• Installation and testing of e-proms and radio frequencies with Harmon Electronics.
• Testing & installation of highway crossings, signals, switches, terminating cable, relays and relay houses.
• Good understanding of reading schematics and the use of a Simpson Multi-Meter, digital and analog testing.
• Completed high speed project Chicago to Ann Arbor
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, Houston, TX
Pilot/Flight Crew Scheduler - 08/87 to 05/95
• Responsibilities covering all open trips with available reserves and qualified air personnel.
• Maintained current information on all flight attendants and pilots.
• Monitored reports; reserve availability, open-time, open-flights and maintained logs of daily activities.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
RUTGERS the State University of New Jersey NTI National Transit Institute Quality Assurance and Control in Transit 2015
Siemens TSP Training City of Houston, Houston, TX, Next Phase / i2 / Next Edit. 2005 (traffic integration)
Siemens Training software: Next phase along with Pro comm. Plus. 2004 (Traffic & Rail integration)
Houston Community college, Houston, TX, AutoCAD 2002
Houston Community college, Houston, TX, Various Computer Courses, 1994-02
Lansing Community college, East Lansing, MI, General Preparation Studies, 1978 University Colorado Boulder, 1982. Business (Football)
References:
Richard C. Simon, CMQ/OE, CQA VP/Project Manager Urban Engineers of New York adjw1r@r.postjobfree.com 212-***-****
Shri Reddy, Parsons Project Manager. 832-***-****
Michael Peters, Parsons BART Manager adjw1r@r.postjobfree.com 707-***-****
Anthony P. Venturato, Project Senior Manager adjw1r@r.postjobfree.com 832-***-****
Jim Grady, QC Manager Archer Western adjw1r@r.postjobfree.com 1411 Greenway Drive Irving, TX 75038 214-***-****
Gary Geppert, Archer Western adjw1r@r.postjobfree.com
Douglas Baird, Test Manager adjw1r@r.postjobfree.com 909-***-**** 11760 Cherokee Trail Conifer,
C0. 80433
Tom Moore, Parson Project Manager. adjw1r@r.postjobfree.com
Gerry Godzwon, Kiewit Engineer adjw1r@r.postjobfree.com
Richard Meyer, STV Engineer WK: 900 West Trade Charlotte, NC 28208
HM: 706 Pondside CT. York, SC 29745
Bart Kane, AECOM Deputy Project Manager. 214-***-****
Scott Grogan, Metro Manager adjw1r@r.postjobfree.com
Dwayne Lehnert, Metro signal Eng. adjw1r@r.postjobfree.com
Marty Boyle. S.T.V. Manager 832-***-****
Michael R. Senase. STV Resident Engineer 312-***-**** HM: 206 Bell #814 Seattle WA 98121 OFF: 5TH
Avenue, Suite 4100 Seattle, WA 98104-3100
Rod Oswald, Parsons adjw1r@r.postjobfree.com 214-***-****
Mark Golucki P.E. Senior System Engineer adjw1r@r.postjobfree.com LTK Engineering
Smart Project Office 5401 Old Redwood Highway, suite 200 Petaluma, CA 94954 707-***-****
HM: 1318 Redwood Way, Suite 110 Petaluma, CA 94954 707-***-****
Stewart Kurtizky, S.T.V. Traction Power Project Engineer 917-***-****
Jim Collier STV Engineer 412-***-****
Leo M. Himmel, Jr. Jacobs Project Resources, Inc.
Vice President, Rail Dallas TX 75039 CELL - 508-801-72
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