Wendell Okafor-Brandt

Maintains 62 grade crossings and 18 interlockings across 140 route miles of Class I mainline with zero reportable signal failures in 3 years. Performs FRA Part 234/236 monthly, quarterly, and annual tests and inspections, achieving a 100% pass rate on FRA and internal audits. Troubleshoots GCP-4000/5000 crossing predictors and electronic track circuits, cutting average trouble-call time from 3.1 to 1.8 hours. Supports I-ETMS PTC wayside interface units, validating messages and resolving WIU faults with the network operations center. Leads signal restoration after storms and derailments, restoring crossings and interlockings to service ahead of target windows. Mentors 3 assistant signal maintainers on circuit plans, test procedures, and roadway worker protection.

Performed relay, battery, and ground tests on wayside signal and crossing equipment to FRA standards. Meggered, spliced, and replaced underground signal cable, reducing insulation-related failures on assigned territory. Replaced crossing gate arms, mechanisms, and LED flashers, returning crossings to service quickly after strikes. Documented inspections, tests, and repairs accurately in the maintenance management system.

Trenched and installed conduit and cable runs for new signal and crossing installations. Wired and terminated signal cases and bungalows from circuit plans under journeyman supervision. Followed lockout/tagout and roadway worker protection rules with zero safety incidents.