James Joseph Lindsay is a British signaling engineer seeking a new role. He has over 15 years of experience leading teams and supervising the installation of cables, signaling equipment, and other rail infrastructure. Lindsay is highly skilled at making important decisions quickly and has experience in drawings, safety systems, wiring, and maintenance work. He has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is proficient at various technical qualifications related to railway signaling.
1. Curriculum Vitae
NAME: James Joseph Lindsay
ADDRESS: 28 Clay Thorne Drive
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 1TZ
MOBILE: 07967457906
EMAIL: jlindsay59@googlemail.com
DATE OF BIRTH: 16th
Dec 1959
HEALTH: Excellent
NATIONALITY: British
DRIVING: Full Clean License
PERSONAL PROFILE
I have worked for several high profile Rail companies on a vast array of projects and commissions where I have
been responsible for leading and supervising the work of other professionals. Highly proficient and confident in
making important decisions quickly especially in the installation of all areas of cables signaling and other rail-
associated equipment. My portfolio also includes experience in: drawings, location points, axle counters, TPWS,
TRTS, disc boxes, track circuits in the new works, existing stage works, fringe works, and associated maintenance
work along with rewiring of REBs and relay rooms. i have a proven track record of working in small and large teams
throughout all aspects of rail and signal installation projects. I have a good understanding of safety critical
operating. I am currently seeking a new and challenging role with a company or organization that can utilize this
wide portfolio of expertise.
* Good interpersonal skills
* Flexible approach and willing to adapt
* Clear thinker who creates and develops ideas
* Confident in decision making and taking the initiative
* A dedicated and reliable team member who leads by example
* Proficient communicator, verbal and written
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
1975 - 1977 Lincolnshire College, Gainsborough
City & Guilds Electrical Engineering Technology
City & Guilds Basic Electrical Engineering
1970 - 1975 North Border Comprehensive School
Educated to CSE standard in all core subjects including:
English Language and Mathematics
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
2. The Institute of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE) Team Leader
IRSE A1 Assessor
IRSE Installer 1.2.110
IRSE Team Leader 1.8.100 No.0061583
SPWEE Course
Lookout
COSS
PTS
CAREER HISTORY
2002 - Present
Throughout the past 15 years I have worked in many roles for a wide range of high profile rail contractors including
experience as a Signal Engineer Safety Critical Operative and Controller of Site Safety. Below I have summarized my
recent experiences along with a brief outline of my associated skills and achievement’s.
Sept 2014 - March 2015 TEAM LEADER
M.P.I Siemens Rail, Reading
RORI Project
* Working on the London NLLRIP installing line-side and 4ft equipment.
* New wiring of REBs and ACE relay rooms.
* Completing termination of various cables into location DIS boxes and all
line-side equipment including signals, AWS, TPWS, points, Axle counters
and track circuits.
Sept 2013 - May 2014 TEAM LEADER/SIGNALING SUPERVISOR
TPS, Malaysia
* Responsible for wide range of supervision, management and motivation
Duties for 22 personnel
* Carrying out various tasks including: Snagging, Axle counter, ATPs, REBs
along with Evs.
Aug 2012 - Sept 2013 SIGNALING SUPERVISOR
MPI, Amey Rail, Retford
* Supervising, managing and motivating30 personnel, including the
Supervision of 8 teams of installation staff.
* Organizing work-loads along with liaising with management on a daily
basis.
* Attending various management meetings to discuss progress of work.
Apr 2011 - Aug 2012 SIGNALING SUPERVISOR
MPI Agency - Atkins, Edinburgh
* Responsible for working on the Edinburgh Axle Counter upgrade project supervising 4
teams of installers.
* Accounting for all work allocated to staff and reporting work progress to senior
management.
3. Mar 2011 - Apr 2011 SIGNALING TEAM LEADER/SUPERVISOR
Eldings, Wales
* Responsible to Ansaldo STS (UK) on the ERTMS Cambrian lines commissioning.
* Installing axle counters, relays, LXA pedestals, balise along with wiring of cables into
locations and trackside equipment.
* Assisting in the installation of clamp locking points from preparation building to
installation and wiring.
* Recovery of the RETB signaling equipment.
May 2009 - Mar 2011 SIGNALING TEAM LEADER
Atkins, London
* Working on the London NLLRIP installing line-side and 4ft equipment.
* Completing termination of various cables into location DIS boxes and all line-side
equipment including signals, AWS, TPWS, points, Axle counters and track circuits.
* New wiring of REBs and ACE relay rooms.
Sep 2008 - Apr 2009 INSTALLATION/CABLE SUPERVISOR
Westinghouse (Via EPC Global), London
* Responsible for the organization of installation and cable teams on the Sub Surface Lines
(SSL) track immunization project on the Metropolitan Lines.
* Organizing work schedules for teams, equipment and consumables.
* Responsible for ensuring the protection and safety of staff for teams going trackside.
* Correlating all associated paperwork including audits of administration completed by
team leaders.
* Attending interface and progress meetings with clients to resolve issues raised by site
staff.
* Assisting in surveys carried out in conjunction with the client's project team.
Jul 2008 - Sep 2008 SIGNALING TEAM LEADER
Derby Westinghouse Rail Systems
* Working on the Erewash 1.B project managing 3 staff.
* Installing TPWS, AWS Axle counters and wiring of cables into locations and track-side
equipment.
* Building of relay racking in Sheffield signal box and wiring of relevant equipment on
racking.
Apr 2008 - Jul 2008 SIGNALING TEAM LEADER
Bridgen Group, Watford
* Responsible for working on the Radlett track renewal on the Hull docks upgrade.
Installing track cables, TPWS, wiring of 48c, 27c, 19c, 10c and 4c cables into various
locations and equipment types.
Jan 2008 - Apr 2008 SIGNALING TEAM LEADER
First Engineering, Stirling
4. * Responsible for working on the Stirling, Alloa, Kincardine systems renewals along with
the new works installation and commissioning of 3 relay rooms and 3 level-crossings.
May 2006 - Jan 2008 SIGNALING TEAM LEADER/SUPERVISOR
Kelly Rail, Channel Tunnel, London
* Responsible for working on the ctrl PROJECT.
* Supervision of new works, installation of signals, TPWS, AWS, TRTS, ERS switches, TAD
boxes and HVI track circuits.
* Location installations including preparation and termination of various FTN paired
cables and fringe works of FTN cables into Network rail locations.
* Carrying out new works installation of concentric cables into Stratford SER on the
Underground.
* Correlation an completing all associated paperwork along with audits of paperwork
completed by Team Leaders.
* Attending interface and progress meetings with clients to resolve any issues raised by
site staff.
Dec 2005 - Apr 2006 SIGNALING TEAM LEADER
GM Rail, Alderly Edge, Stockport
* Responsible for working on Atkins SWIM and TPWS projects.
* Installing of Ansaldo interlocking system as well as conventional track-side equipment.
Oct 2005 - Dec 2005 SIGNALING INSTALLER
GM Rail, Northern Ireland
* Signaling installer on Amey Spie Bleach Green to Whitehead.
* Remodeling in Northern Ireland.
* Installing and complete rewiring of relay room.
Feb 2005 - Apr 2005 SIGNALING INSTALLER
MPI, (Sub Contracted to WS Atkins) Doncaster
* Installing TPWS Plus to the ECML fittings of TSS and OSS aerials.
* Wiring into DIS boxes and locations along with fitting and termination of TJs and relays.
May 2004 - Jan 2005 SIGNALING TEAM LEADER
MPI (Sub-contracted to Westinghouse) Peterborough
* Responsible for working on the Peterborough interlocking renewals.
* Carrying out re-signaling work including installing of full SSI equipment, inter rack
building, overhead trunking, admiralty tray work within computer floor, earth farms,
termination into Wago blocks and various cable terminations, SSI module wiring, wiring
looms, wiring and termination of panel multiplex cabinets.
* Installing of TPWS, TSS and OSS loops and aerials, AWS and signal installation.
5. Mar 2004 - Apr 2004 SIGNALING TEAM LEADER
Brigden Enterprises, Stafford
* Responsible for team leader duties for Carillion at the Norton Bridge Alliance.
* Leading a team of installers on axle counters and associated equipment.
May 2003 - Feb 2004 SIGNALING INSTALLER
MPI (Sub-contracted to WS Atkins) Rugby
* Responsible for installing cables on the Rugby Alliance into various equipment, LOCS and
REBs, axle counter installation and wiring, new works installing and fringe works.
Feb 2002 - Apr 2003 SIGNALING INSTALLER
Captive Rail Group, Belfast
* Responsible for installing and maintenance work on various projects on the Belfast to
Bangor remodeling, Northern Ireland Railways.
* Installing track cables on the Evergreen project for Westinghouse Rail systems, St
Pancreas update, Dolland Moor, CTRL and Clapham Junction with Balfour Beatty.
LEISURE INTERESTS
I enjoy football and D.I.Y
REFERENCES
Excellent references are available and information will be supplied upon request.
6. Mar 2004 - Apr 2004 SIGNALING TEAM LEADER
Brigden Enterprises, Stafford
* Responsible for team leader duties for Carillion at the Norton Bridge Alliance.
* Leading a team of installers on axle counters and associated equipment.
May 2003 - Feb 2004 SIGNALING INSTALLER
MPI (Sub-contracted to WS Atkins) Rugby
* Responsible for installing cables on the Rugby Alliance into various equipment, LOCS and
REBs, axle counter installation and wiring, new works installing and fringe works.
Feb 2002 - Apr 2003 SIGNALING INSTALLER
Captive Rail Group, Belfast
* Responsible for installing and maintenance work on various projects on the Belfast to
Bangor remodeling, Northern Ireland Railways.
* Installing track cables on the Evergreen project for Westinghouse Rail systems, St
Pancreas update, Dolland Moor, CTRL and Clapham Junction with Balfour Beatty.
LEISURE INTERESTS
I enjoy football and D.I.Y
REFERENCES
Excellent references are available and information will be supplied upon request.