Adam English
Payson,USA
Summary
Bringing solid experience in operating machinery and safety roles over 13-year career in railroad. Excellent teamwork, problem-solving and multitasking abilities. Communicate well with fellow workers to maintain smooth operations. I am versed in all aspects of project and personnel management. Results-oriented and high-energy professional with talent for leading by example and inspiring peak performance. Dedicated to fostering strong effective team relationships.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman
Drop Tine Contruction
PAYSON, AZ
12.2022 - Current
- Monitored compliance with local building codes and regulations.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Identified areas of improvement for increased efficiency and productivity.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
Motor Car Operator
Union Pacific
Omaha, NE
06.2021 - Current
- Maintained machines in good working order by cleaning, lubricating and adjusting.
- Cut railroad rail and preped rail for welding.
- Use of hydraulic rail saw, propane and acetylene torch.
- Transported men on the tracks.
- Posted and adhered to lockout/tagout, and hearing and eye standards.
Safety Captain
Union Pacific
Omaha, NE
10.2012 - Current
- Worked efficiently in busy, high-risk settings while maintaining best-in-class standards of excellence for safety.
- Periodically reviewed existing policies and procedures and made recommendations to improve safety.
- Strengthened emergency preparedness and immediate responses while commanding oversight and maintenance of safety inventory and equipment.
- Ensured employees had safety equipment and personal protective equipment available for job at hand.
- Walked machines and ensured all safety precautions and daily log sheets were filled out to company standards.
Assistant Foreman/Foreman
Union Pacific
Omaha, NE
07.2009 - Current
- Maintained high standards of job safety, productivity and quality.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Reviewed and maintained on-track safety.
- Ensured the safety of all employees in my work group.
- Conducted job briefings throughout the day to sure employees safety, job sight cleanliness, and job completion.
Track Welder
Union Pacific
Omaha, NE
10.2008 - Current
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Safely ignited torches and cut rail while closely monitoring surroundings to effectively and safely complete railroad projects.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured rails with straightedges, hydraulic jack's and various hand tools.
- Welded railroad rails using thermite, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Use of portable grinders, arc-cutting equipment, gas torch, hydraulic tools, and other various hand tools.
- Ensure proper fire risk assessment has been filled out and reported.
- Operated and maintained on track hyrail welding truck.
Truck Driver
Union Pacific
Omaha, NE
07.2008 - Current
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Utilized booms and picked and loaded loads.
Production Manager
Pulse Combustion Systems
Payson, Arizona
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems related to machinery used in the manufacturing process.
- Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
- Applied lean strategies to implement operational enhancements, promote efficiency and cut costs.
- Provided top product quality control and inventory management resulting in reduced downtime and maximized revenue.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Maintained accurate records of production data reports and quality control results.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
Maintenance Manager
Pulse Combustion Systems
Payson, Arizona
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
- Performed troubleshooting on malfunctioning systems when necessary.
- Developed preventive maintenance procedures for all machines used in production.
- Scheduled routine inspections of all areas within facility premises.
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase replacement parts as needed.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Supervised installation, repair and upkeep of machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Inspected buildings, grounds and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns.
- Organized work orders, assigned tasks to staff members and tracked progress of repairs and maintenance projects.
- Recommended upgrades or modifications to existing systems.
- Monitored the performance of all equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Total Safety Culture Facilitator
Union Pacific
Omaha, NE
10.2013 - 10.2019
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Assessed workplace compliance with key safety standards and initiating remediation processes to correct deficiencies.
- Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes or materials.
- Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
- Suspended dangerous activities posing active or potential threat to worker health and safety.
- Worked successfully with multiple diverse work groups of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Improved operations by working with team members and management find workable solutions.
Apple Cider Plant Assistant Manager
English fruit farm
Willcox, AZ
04.2006 - 07.2008
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain cost levels and meet customer demand.
- Drove operational efficiency, building customer rapport to foster loyalty and increase sales.
Education
Work Place Safety -
Union Pacific TSC Phase 3 Training
Omaha, NE01.2015
Work Place Safety -
Union Pacific TSC Phase 2 Training
Salt Lake City, UT01.2014
Work Place Safety -
Union Pacific TSC Phase 1 Training
Dallas, TX01.2013
Communications -
Union Pacific Communication For Success
Tucson, AZ01.2009
High School Diploma -
Willcox High School
Willcox, AZ05.2000
Some College (No Degree) -
Cochise College
Douglas, AZSome College (No Degree) -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZSkills
- Operating vehicles
- Inspecting vehicles
- Safety and security procedures
- Conflict resolution
- Problem resolution
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Communication
- First Aid/CPR
- Leadership
- Team building
- Class B CDL
- Microsoft office
- Loyal
- Worksite coordination
- Safety policies and procedures
- Safety oversight
- Effective communication
- Customer relations
- Timesheet review
- Hard worker
- Attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills
- Job planning
Timeline
Foreman
Drop Tine Contruction
12.2022 - Current
Production Manager
Pulse Combustion Systems
02.2022 - 12.2022
Maintenance Manager
Pulse Combustion Systems
12.2021 - 02.2022
Motor Car Operator
Union Pacific
06.2021 - Current
Total Safety Culture Facilitator
Union Pacific
10.2013 - 10.2019
Safety Captain
Union Pacific
10.2012 - Current
Assistant Foreman/Foreman
Union Pacific
07.2009 - Current
Track Welder
Union Pacific
10.2008 - Current
Truck Driver
Union Pacific
07.2008 - Current
Apple Cider Plant Assistant Manager
English fruit farm
04.2006 - 07.2008
Work Place Safety -
Union Pacific TSC Phase 3 Training
Work Place Safety -
Union Pacific TSC Phase 2 Training
Work Place Safety -
Union Pacific TSC Phase 1 Training
Communications -
Union Pacific Communication For Success
High School Diploma -
Willcox High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Cochise College
Some College (No Degree) -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College