Objective
To provide top quality service in a solid company where there is an opportunity for growth in a capacity for which my long term, hands-on experience adds substantial value to the enterprise.
Experience
Ghana Manganese Company Limited Takoradi, Ghana West Africa
Primary liaison between GMC and Ghana Railways
Provided technical advice and support to Ghana Railways. (Management, and Personal)
Ordered Spare parts for Locomotives and Rail Cars (Wagons)
Participated in decision-making process with GMC and Ghana Railways
CSX Railroad (Consolidated Rail) Selkirk, New York
Diagnosed, repaired, maintained, and inspected EMD and GE, diesel electrical engines
Diagnosed, repaired, maintained, and inspected Shop equipment (overhead cranes,lifting devices, pumps, air compresses)
Worked all aspects of Diesel Locomotives repairs
DPS Incorporated
Albany, New York
Diagnosed, repaired, maintained, and inspected automotive, heavy equipment, and small engines
Machined to manufacturers, or custom specification
Used Machine tools such as: Mills,boring bars, and grinders
Non-Destructive Inspection
Education
EDUCATION
1992-1994
International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers
Apprenticeship Training
Railroad Machinist (EMD, GE, and Caterpillar Diesel Electrical Motors)
1992-1998
Hudson Valley Community College
Machining Technology / Business Administration
MILITARY
United States Navy
1984-1987
Aviation Machinist Mate (Gas turbine Aircraft)
Honorable Discharge
Certification
Merchant Mariner Document
TWIC
International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Worker “Journeyman” on EMD and
GE Diesel Locomotives
Skils
13 + years of EMD and GE Diesel experience
20 + years of mechanical experience
2 years machine shop experience
Federal Air Brake Inspector
Federal Locomotive Inspector
EMD Running Maintenance School
GE Running Maintenance School
EPIC Air Brake School
EMD AC Diesel School
Haz-Mat Training
First Aid and CPR Training