Paul Caccomo

Background

About Paul Caccomo

Feb 2013 Retired Asst Dir of Signals, MTA Metro North Railroad. 2013-2014 at Amtrak, Supervisor C&S at Penn Station, NY. and Empire Division at Albany, NY 2014-2023 at SYSTRA Consulting, retired as Sr. Signal System Specialist in NY. Currently seeking part-time opportunities. •Active member AREMA committee 36/37 At Systra - Active as a Signal System designer/reviewer and specifications writer/formater. Also involved heavily in construction phase services. At Metro North- •Responsible for maintenance, repair, testing, inspection and replacement of all field related signal apparatus including: signals, switch machines, crossing warning, vital and non–vital relays and processors, detection and reporting, data recorders, wheel sensors, indication circuits, modems, hot box detectors and draggers •Managed all aspects of Metro North’s Harlem, Hudson & West of Hudson Signal Maintenance Group including associated materials and equipment to ensure compliance with all FRA regulations, department goals and company business plans •Responsible for 66 Signal employees and 4 Supervisors •Provided leadership and technical support to all •Leader in Reliability Centered Maintenance programs •Worked with Project Managers, Signal Design office and Manufacturers to detect and resolve any reliability issues •Developed and patented (US Pat 5186421) Rail Seat Detector for movable bridges •Managed capital, basic operating labor, and material budgets •Managed material inventory and acquisition •Managed all testing, maintenance and other signal system schedules •Coordinated signal projects with the requirements and needs of Operations and other M of W groups •Analyzed and monitored existing maintenance procedures to insure that long term reliability and safety goals were met •Met or exceeded the defined safety program requirements •Active in re-writing of Metro North’s C&S Maintenance, Testing and Standards •Possesses excellent oral and written skills •Has strong interpersonal skills •Strong knowledge of collective bargaining agreements •Valuable Mentor for Junior Engineers Specialties: •Patent holder, Movable Bridge, Rail Seat Detector •Demonstrated leader in Injury Free Safety programs •Proficient in Train/car accident and Signal incident investigations. •Project Manager for C&S Installations. •Support role in re-signaling and track re-alignment of Grand Central Terminal, including modifications to early 20th century mechanical interlocking machines. •Innovator of Switch Machine Reliability Adjustments, greatly reducing failures and delays.