Arturo Gonzalez
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Adept Engineer with a proven track record at Union Pacific Railroad Co, enhancing project efficiency by applying lean principles and fostering exceptional teamwork. Skilled in engineering documentation and project management, achieved significant reductions in project completion times. Demonstrated excellence in communication, ensuring safety and compliance in high-stakes environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineer
Union Pacific Railroad Co
01.2004 - Current
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Applied lean principles to enhance efficiency and reduce waste in various engineering projects.
- Reduced project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.
- Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Collaborated with fellow conductors to maintain high standards of professionalism while performing duties on board trains.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Facilitated clear communication between onboard staff and control center personnel to address any issues or delays promptly.
- Maintained detailed records of train movements, incidents, and maintenance activities as required by company policy and federal regulations.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Conducted comprehensive safety briefings for crew members before each trip, promoting a culture of safety awareness among colleagues.
- Evaluated track conditions during travel, reporting any abnormalities that could impact the safety or efficiency of train operations.
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of railroad regulations, ensuring compliance throughout all aspects of train operations.
- Improved on-time performance with effective communication between train crew members and dispatchers.
- Maintained strict schedules for passengers and cargo.
- Maximized efficiency by coordinating switch movements and coupling train cars during station stops.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork and collaboration among crew members.
- Conferred with engineers regarding train routes, timetables and cargoes and discussed alternative routes in response to rail defects or obstructions.
Education
General - Mechanical Engineering
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA06.2000
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Technical reporting
- Engineering Documentation
- Quality Control
- Electrical Systems
- Machine Learning
- Construction Oversight
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Computer Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Team building
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
Certification
Welding inspector
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Engineer
Union Pacific Railroad Co
01.2004 - Current
General - Mechanical Engineering
Long Beach City College