Marjorie B.

Experience

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  New York City Transit

  Feb 2014 - Aug 2014

  College Aide

  Coordinated and verified availability of tracks to expedite work with least possible impact to operating schedules. Tracked and recorded the status of construction projects proposed for 2014 and prioritized maintenance and emergency work according to defect and track life. Tracked employee overtime to identify concerns and enforce compliance with budget policies. Attended staff meetings and summarized action plans that addressed weak points of the MTA infrastructure as highlighted by Superstorm Sandy. Show less

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  Norfolk Southern Corporation

  Jul 2015 - May 2018

  Directly supervised a team of approximately 50 union employees each shift and maintained working knowledge of 5 Bargaining Agreements. Performed efficiency checks to ensure compliance to all company procedures and safety regulations. Responded to emergencies, including road crossing accidents, chemical spills, and derailments, and worked closely with other departments and officials to remedy the situation, determine root cause of the problem, and handled the paperwork and follow-up investigations accordingly. Worked closely with the dispatch control center to arrange the ordering and annulment of trains according to changing conditions and everyday challenges. Ensured employees’ FRA certifications and qualifications were up to date.Notable Accomplishment:- Recognized as a top performer in 2016 by the General Manager of the Northern Region. Show less

  • Terminal Trainmaster

    Jul 2016 - May 2018

  • Management Trainee

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2016
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  Con Edison

  Jun 2018 - now

  Manages a strategy team of clean energy specialists responsible for the development of non-pipeline alternative (NPA) programs to replace the need for new gas system infrastructures and reduce loads across the gas grid. Actively seeks new opportunities to expand NPA initiatives by incentivizing customers to go electric and make the switch from carbon fuels. Works closely with the gas engineering and operations teams to ensure NPA efforts do not compromise the safety and reliability of the gas system. Collaborates with multiple internal and external stakeholders and uses NPA programs as leverage to accelerate our journey to a clean energy future that meets our state goals by their deadlines as defined in the NYS Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Show less Supervised a team of 5 designers and 5 contractors responsible for mapping gas mains and services in the Bronx. Performed quality assurance assessments of newly mapped facilities. Investigated contractor damages and implemented changes to processes to improve quality of maps. Facilitated the leadership alignment and organizational readiness for the successful rollout of new computer programs, such as Synergis Adept, Esri ArcFM, and Gas Central. Communicated and troubleshot ArcFM issues with IT and requested changes to features to best fit mapping needs.Notable Accomplishments:- Within one year, successfully reduced Bronx unmapped mains backlog by 30% as team efficiency improved by 49%.- Exceeded 2021 and 2022 team goals by achieving 184% and 120% of mapping quota, respectively.- Successfully trained 40 designers and 8 clerks on the new mapping software, ArcFM, within 3 months. - Led cross-organizational team to create a Paperwork Flow App and Tracking SharePoint that allows operating groups the ability to organize and track all associated paperwork throughout the entire life cycle of a job. Show less Planned and designed major capital gas transmission projects from White Papers issued by System Planning or to accommodate Public Improvement projects. Reviewed and approved layouts for construction. Prepared job specifications and completed EH&S forms for construction that met federal, state, and city codes. Collaborated and negotiated with internal and external stakeholders to address project concerns and obtain permits. Prepared cost estimates, appropriations, and economic evaluations for capital projects. Provided engineering guidance and interpretation of specifications and codes. Supported R&D projects and industry developments associated with gas construction, distribution, and maintenance. Operator qualified (OQ) to run procedures on live gas transmission mains (leak repairs, energization, and abandonment).Notable Accomplishments:- Collaborated with NYSDOT to offset 3,000’ of 36” gas transmission main in the Bronx as part of the Bruckner Expressway Expansion Project. Assigned as Lead Engineer in 2018 from inception and saw the $20M project through to its completion in 2020.- Led multi-disciplined team to create a design to revamp Con Edison’s Bronx River Tunnel which included the demolition of two tunnel head houses, abatement and decontamination of two 42” cast iron mains, removal of the 42” cast iron mains, installation of a new 36” steel main, and construction of two new storm-hardened head houses. Assigned as Lead Engineer/acting Project Manager in 2019 and saw the $24M project through to its bidding phase in 2021.- Created a presentation covering the gas transmission programs and presented it to Con Edison’s CEO in 2020. Show less

  • Clean Energy Manager

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Engineering Supervisor

    Mar 2021 - Jun 2023

  • Associate Engineer

    Jun 2018 - Feb 2021