Maikel Michael Younan
Assistant Director, Signal Systems @Metrolink
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant Director, Signal Systems @Metrolink
Los Angeles, CA, US
Direct the Authority’s infrastructure design and engineering functions and lead implementation of Southern California Capital Expansion and Rehab Projects.Proactively lead and oversee the management of scope, schedule, budget, functional quality, and risk mitigation during design and the construction phases of railroad infrastructure projects.Lead the development and maintenance of the railroad engineering standards, specifications, and processes.Represent the Southern California Regional Rail Authority and report Program status to Executive Leadership Team, Member Agencies, Board of Directors, and funding partners.Develop and lead execution of agreements with 3rd parties for support of Capital and Rehab projects.
EDUCATION
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical Engineering
ABOUT MAIKEL MICHAEL YOUNAN
Excellent engineering management background with proven performance in maintenance, training, budgeting, inventory control, team development, manpower allocation, risk management, and continuous improvement. Extremely well-versed in establishing plans and procedures to fortify safety, heighten customer satisfaction, increase efficiency, and meet revenue goals. Constantly foster and maintain a safety-focused and respectful workplace environment; demonstrated success in leading up to 200 personnel including supervisors and managers. Available for relocation.Selected Achievements: Established and implemented district safety procedures to achieve zero injuries during tenure as Manager of Signal Maintenance (eight consecutive years). Led rigorous adherence to FRA (Federal Railroad Administration), PUC (Public Utility of California), and Union Pacific Railroad standards to result in zero violations in ten years. Cost-effectively controlled district budget to remain within 2% of target for eight consecutive years. Championed signal operations to result in zero false clear signals, zero unusual signal occurrences, and zero human-caused crossing activation failures. Maintained exemplary signal system performance and train schedule adherence to slash train delays by 15%-27% for the last ten consecutive years. Delivered PTC (Positive Train Control) project on Fresno sub without interruption to train operation.Executed CTC (Centralized Traffic Control) upgrade project and siding extensions on Santa Barbara Sub without interruption to train operation. Implemented FRA-approved WCNSS (Wireless Crossing Nearside Station Stop) system with Southern California Regional Rail Authority. Field investigated the Coast Rusty Rail condition; Data was submitted to Alstom to develop Electro-Code 6.
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