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Aaron Melchiori

Camanche

Summary

Secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Railcar Operations Specialist

Wells Fargo Rail
01.2022 - Current
  • 2022-Present - Senior Railcar Operations Specialist Field Inspector
  • Conduct on-site inspections of railcars across various locations to assess condition, service readiness, and identify mechanical issues or deficiencies. Determine and allocate maintenance responsibilities in accordance with lease agreements and contractual obligations.
  • Prepare comprehensive inspection reports, presentations, cost estimates for lease returns, and supportive documentation to facilitate decision-making and ensure compliance.
  • Provide customer support by resolving railcar functionality issues, delivering on-site training on inspection procedures and safety protocols, and promoting preventative maintenance to reduce future component failures.
  • Perform audits and inspections at contract shops to verify compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures related to estimating, invoicing, and administration.
  • Maintain clear and consistent communication with customers and vendors, ensuring responsiveness and integrity in all interactions.
  • Deliver actionable feedback from shop evaluations to support process improvements and enhance overall service quality.

Economy Coating Systems

Inc. (Railcar Shop)
01.1996 - 01.2022
  • 1996-2000 - Waterblast/Touch up line
  • Disassemble and assemble various railcar types; Clean railcar and components; Inspect and repair linings to ensure operational integrity.
  • 2000-2004 - Repair and Repair Foreman
  • Perform welding repairs and custom fabrication; Rebuild valves and conduct bench testing to verify functionality. Certify welder operators to C-III and D15.1 standards. Conduct non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections on tank and freight cars to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Oversee railcar work to ensure tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with specified standards.
  • 2004-2008 - Plant Manager Shop Operations
  • Manage plant operations with a focus on safety compliance, regulatory adherence, and high-quality workmanship. Implement cost-effective solutions benefiting both the company and customer. Lead shop teams, by example, effectively recruiting, training, coaching, and managing disciplinary actions to maintain performance and morale.
  • 2008-2022 - Inbound Inspector/Estimator
  • Manage car flow; inspect railcars in accordance with AAR/FRA regulations and customer-specific scopes of work (SOWs); handle railcar estimating and billing processes, including data entry into Railcar RX, uploading BRCs for approval, updating customer systems, and Railinc. Perform JIC inspections, documentation, and submission; offsite derail inspections. Specify linings and coatings for various car types and commodities, ensuring compatibility and regulatory compliance.

Education

High School -

Camanche High School
Camanche, IA

High School -

Mountain View High School
Tucson, AZ

Skills

  • Planning and coordination
  • Operational efficiency
  • Process documentation
  • Attention to detail
  • Quality assurance
  • Teamwork

Certification

Non-Destructive Testing

  • VT - AWS – Certified Welding Inspector
  • RVI – Remote Visual Inspection
  • LT – Leak Testing
  • PT – Penetrant Testing
  • UTT – Ultrasonic Thickness Testing

Timeline

Senior Railcar Operations Specialist

Wells Fargo Rail
01.2022 - Current

Economy Coating Systems

Inc. (Railcar Shop)
01.1996 - 01.2022

High School -

Camanche High School

High School -

Mountain View High School

Leadership

I am a proactive, self-motivated professional known for dependability and efficiency. I consistently deliver high-quality results by communicating effectively and collaborating seamlessly with others.

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