Nate Dade Email & Phone Number

Nationwide

Currently seeking an opportunity to retrain as a functional tester on the railway through mentorship.MPI have sponsored me to redo my courses and I am now seeking a long term project to start and gain mentorship.

Istanbul, Turkey

Oslo, Norway

WESTRACE interlocking system- AC track circuits I was working in Oslo as part of the Site based testing team for the Oslo Metro Lorenbanen and Kolsasbanen Projects which involve the Testing and Commissioning of new Interlockings and also modifications to existing Interlockings and interfaces. The workload and testing activities changed daily, but summarise my duties were as follows. Setting up WESTRACE interlocking and ATP Connecting test wiring to wall term racks  Fault finding of WESTRACE errors Liaising with Chippenham office to resolve data issues. Functional testing of all circuits and correspondence via VLOM, VROM, and GPOM cards within the WESTRACE Interlockings. Testing Track circuit code via VT1 relays & frequency converter. Raising/clearing test logs when necessary.

Working as a functional tester/team leader I would oversee and control the works schedule of my team as well as participate in the testing itself, some of the equipment listed below.-clamp locks-Dc tracks-SSI interlocking-Signals In addition to testing activities I supervised on various installation activities including, but not limited to, signal changeovers, cable routing, location changeovers and complex modifications to REBs.I am now currently in Glasgow conducting detailed surveys between Lenzie central and linlithgow, cataloguing all information required before electrification of site commences.

Malaysia

Microlokii interlocking-AC track circuits, AZLM axle counters)This project consists of a new stretch of railway spanning 300km from Ipoh to the Thai border. It is complete new works testing with no previous system in place the trains are currently using track routes which are “controlled” by a token system.The Microlokii testing is similar to Westrace, with reference to the actual interlocking tests of inputs/outputs cards. I have now participated in the successful commissioning of three stations whilst here in Malaysia. My usual responsibilities on this project applied.-Testing of Signals-Testing of points-Setting to work axle counters-Setting to work track circuits-Functional testing of interlocking-Loading data/checking data-Verification of bonding plans-Panel testing-Cable testingThis project has confronted me with many challenges such as, the overwhelming heat, language barriers, distance between access points, and lack of staff. With that being said I feel my leadership skills are stronger than ever and my overall testing knowledge has improved once again

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

SSI, solid state interlocking/ Tram position detectorsWorking as a functional tester (under mentorship), my original contract was extended from NDUP project, and I commenced work in Manchester. Work duties involved overseeing the installation within kiosks, testing of the new circuits including all functional testing of the various double ended points, correspondence tests between the control center and track side.

WESTRACE interlocking- Fs 2550 Track circuitsI commenced a new job role as a verification tester with Invensys on the Victoria line,I was responsible for a small team, on a nightly basis, I was left a detailed work package of what needed to be achieved and it was my responsibility to ensure all work was completed to a high standard and done so in a safe manner.My responsibilities and involvements were:• Marking out track bonds.• Over and backing between legacy bonds and Fs2550 track circuits.• Cable testing, setting up and optimizing Fs2550 track circuits.• Functional testing within ser (um), Mod 4 testing (um).• Room profiling.• Supervising installation works.• Site person in charge.• Assisting with principals testing on commissioning.

London, England, United Kingdom

Seltrack system/ Axle counters / location loopsWorking as a functional tester (under mentorship), I am involved with all aspects of Signal equipment room testing and external cable testing, we are currently in the process of setting up all axle counter and signals within the depot site, ready for intrusive testing within the near future.I am working towards my 3BL and Mod4 license, and have obtained some exceptional mentorship from some of the more senior testers here on the Ndup project.

London, England, United Kingdom

Thales, London (01.06.09- 01.06.11)Seltrack/LUL legacy track circuits/Axle counters (secondary system)I was offered a job position by Thales, London as a Verification tester to start work for the T&C department, I was assigned to work on the Jubilee line, as part of a team we would test various assets and signaling systems on a nightly basis. During my time at Thales I progressed very quickly through the relevant courses and qualifications. On a majority of shifts I would be responsible for a small team, a detailed work package would be left each night, and it was my responsibility to direct the team, and ensure that we complete the work as efficiently as possible.Since starting at Thales I learnt a lot and advanced my skills and knowledge once again. The work specifics were different from Westinghouse but I was able to incorporate what I previously learnt into the new job role.I have the ability and skill to learn quickly and I am trusted to complete important tasks. I am confident with my engineering capabilities and now seek to progress and take on more responsibilities and challenges. I have continued to build on work experience evidence for my IRSE logbook over the past 6 years.Site person in charge (S.P.C)In addition to my testing role, I would often take the role of SPC, I would arrange protection services to meet us at different stations around London so that we can access the track in a safe manner, If I felt that our safety was in jeopardy at any point during the shift, I would act accordingly and cancel the work. I take this role very seriously, as one mistake-is one mistake too many.

Chippenham, England, United Kingdom

Chippenham, England, United Kingdom

Since commencing employment at Westinghouse I was trained as an installer, as part of a highly regarded team responsible for the design and build of complex railway signalling systems, I learnt all my key knowledge and skills of the industry, which I developed over the following years. I was also involved in a lot of site work over this period of time.During my career at Westinghouse (Chippenham), I was responsible for the production, build and installations of various signalling equipment. I would independently wire and build these systems by use of the appropriate drawings and manuals. Often the design would be complex and unique, in these situations I would liaise with the designers and use innovation techniques to create a working prototype model. I am familiar and experienced with a comprehensive range of tools.The following list gives an insight to the various types of signalling equipment I have engineered and built whilst employed by Westinghouse. I have been individually trained on the build and installation of the following products.• SSI Interlocking, TFM, LDT, DL modules etc.• Location cases to Network Standards.• Box 5• Relay systems and ser installations.• REBs, Installations for Network Rail and Overseas.