Matthew O’Connor

Responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains and other on-track vehicles within my assigned territory.

• Promoted a positive work environment through open communication channels and active employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations to ensure compliance in all aspects of dispatching activities.
• Managed conflict resolutions with dispatchers,management and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
• Provided comprehensive dispatcher training to new hires, fostering a skilled and prepared workforce.
• Collaborated with maintenance teams to ensure track availability and minimize service disruptions.

• Construct motor-starter boxes
• Intergrade electronic controls on hydraulic power units, pneumatic manifold systems and automated conveyor systems.
• Wire PLC’s, transformers, motor-starters, motors, power supplies and other electrical components.
• Reading schematics, and electric, hydraulic, automation and pneumatic C.A.D. drawings.

• Installation of on-board computer systems, emergency lighting, sirens, and medical equipment.
• Performed repairs and maintenance on ambulances, fire trucks, and specialty apparatus.
• Maintenance of electrician installation of lighting, hydraulic lifts, and CCTV systems.

• Reading schematics, and electric C.A.D. drawings.
• Layout and wiring of control enclosures for Calorimeters and Psychrometric test rooms.
• Wiring P.L.C’s, transformers, motor starters, motors, DC power supplies and other electrical components.
• Installation of conduit and pulling wires in test rooms.

• Reading schematics, and electric C.A.D. drawings.
• Layout and wiring of control enclosures for Chemical feeds systems and water testing systems
• Wiring P.L.C’s, transformers, motor starters, motors, DC power supplies and other electrical components.
• Installing conduit and pulling wires on chemical feed systems

• Installation, maintenance and repair of GPS Systems on fleet vehicles

• Provided temporary housing for victims of Hurricane Katrina