Brian Kennedy

• Adjusted, repaired or replaced defective wiring and components in communications, signaling, lighting, control and others systems using electrician's tools.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems related to locomotive computer, control and navigation systems.
• General daily inspection and maintenance of all locomotive electrical, control and navigation equipment.
• Obtained training and certification in train/rail safety, including Wi-Tronix location and navigation systems, train braking systems and PTC (Positive Train Control) systems.

• Reading and evaluating electrical blueprints and diagrams for locomotive and rail car systems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and install electrical infrastructure and components for rail cars and locomotives.
• Obtained classroom training and certification for HVAC troubleshooting, maintenance and repair.
• Obtained classroom training and certification for troubleshooting and maintenance of railroad communications and navigation systems.

• Performed and completed various jobs from residential to light commercial. More information on jobs as well as related references can be provided upon request.
  

Extensive employment history from August, 1995 to current employment can be provided upon request.

• Completed a remodel project for multiple floors of an office building in downtown Oakland, Ca.
• Worked closely with other foreman electrician and project general foreman to accomplish job objectives.
• Installed, tested and modified conduit, wiring, circuit breakers, breaker panels, controls and lighting.
• Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams and written descriptions of the project requirements.

• Worked as a Journeyman Electrician at NextEra Energy Resources’ Golden Hills Wind Farm (repower project) on the Diablo Range in Altamont, Ca.
• Assembled, installed and tested raceway, wiring and power systems for 48 1.7-megawatt GE wind turbines to be used partially by Google's Mountain View, Ca. headquarters as a clean electrical power generation source.
• Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams and written descriptions of the project requirements.
• Fabricated specialized electrical component parts and assemblies
• Learned the use and implementation of specialized harnessing, PPE's (personal protective equipment) and safety protocols to vertically scale the interior towers of the turbines at heights of 110m (360 ft.) and 131m (435 ft.) in order to complete electrical installations.
• Worked extended hours on weekdays and weekends.
• Consulted with the foreman and general foreman electricians regarding job objectives and the risks associated with the assigned job(s).
• Consistently updated knowledge of safety requirements and policies.

• Completed a remodel project of an Oakland, Ca. elementary school.
• Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams and written descriptions of the project requirements.
• Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
• Worked closely with the foreman electrician and project general foreman to accomplish job objectives.
• Installed, tested and modified conduit, wiring, circuit breakers, breaker panels, controls and lighting.