Abelardo Salinas
Floresville,TX
Summary
Dedicated Locomotive Engineer with a proven track record of safely operating and maintaining trains for timely freight delivery. Expertise in advanced train handling, mechanical troubleshooting, and strict adherence to safety protocols ensures optimal operational efficiency. Strong communication and teamwork skills contribute to a safer and more productive work environment. Aiming to leverage experience in enhancing railway operations further.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Railroad Brakeman/Switchman/Locomotive Engineer
RailLink Dow Chemical Plant
Freeport , TX
01.2000 - 07.2011
- Handled manual operation of track switches for accurate placement of railcars in the rail yard.
- Executed coupling and uncoupling operations on freight cars.
- Conducted inspections of railcars, brakes, and train components for potential defects.
- Coordinated railcar movements effectively in yard and plant facilities to facilitate timely train assembly.
- Coordinated movements with locomotive engineers and conductors via radio.
- Complied with railroad safety protocols, identifying and mitigating hazards.
- Controlled train speed for effective handling on varying track conditions.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections of locomotives.
- Monitoring surroundings: Actively observing the track ahead for obstacles, signals, and other potential hazards.
- Coordinated train movements using communication systems with conductors, dispatchers, and personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Online Music Production
The LA Film School
Los Angeles, CA09-2023
Skills
- Manual rail switches
- Brake examination tests
- Rail coupler installations
- Two-way communication device use
- Track placement planning
- Train operation expertise
- Federal regulations compliance
- Track switching techniques
- Track monitoring
- Preventative maintenance
- Railroad signaling understanding
- Communication and coordination
- Switching maneuvers
- Continuous learning mindset
- Yard operations
- Car coupling
- Track switch operation
Timeline
Railroad Brakeman/Switchman/Locomotive Engineer
RailLink Dow Chemical Plant
01.2000 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Online Music Production
The LA Film School
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