Brandin Olson
Spokane
Summary
Reliable Signalman adept at ensuring highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in signal engineering, safety protocol adherence, and emergency response management. Excel in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to enhance operational efficiency and safety on the job.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Signalman
Union Pacific
03.2008 - Current
- Assisted in coordinating train movements and signal operations.
- Monitored signal lights and communication systems for safe transit.
- Conducted routine checks on signal equipment for functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure effective communication protocols.
- Followed safety procedures while performing signaling tasks.
- Responded to operational changes by adjusting signals promptly.
- Reported any discrepancies or malfunctions in signaling systems promptly.
- Supported training initiatives for new team members on signaling protocols.
- Maintained and operated railroad signals, switches, and track circuits.
- Operated manual switch machines to adjust track alignments in order to facilitate train movement through junctions and crossovers.
- Analyzed data from various sources including track occupancy records, speed measurements, and switch activity logs.
- Resolved customer complaints concerning faulty signals or delays in service due to malfunctioning equipment.
- Organized daily work assignments for other signal personnel including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and adjusting schedules when needed.
- Installed new signal systems and updated existing ones according to company standards.
- Compiled reports detailing operational performance metrics for review by management.
- Tested signal equipment using testing devices such as voltmeters and ohmmeters.
- Performed routine maintenance on signaling equipment including cleaning contacts and replacing defective parts.
- Reported any potential safety hazards or issues to supervisor immediately.
- Conducted regular inspections of all signaling equipment to ensure it was functioning properly and safely at all times.
- Inspected tracks for defects such as broken rails, missing spikes, and loose ties.
- Monitored train movements to ensure safe passage of trains on the rail network.
- Ensured that all rules governing safe operation of trains were followed at all times.
- Provided technical support to other departments within the organization related to signaling operations.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders such as local governments, communities, contractors regarding planned improvements or changes to existing signalling systems.
- Communicated with dispatchers via radio regarding arrival times, departure times, and maintenance needs.
- Assisted in the training of new Signalmen by providing guidance on proper operating procedures.
- Coordinated with engineering staff to develop plans for upgrading or expanding signaling systems along the railway line.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations such as derailments or accidents involving trains.
- Inspected, diagnosed and troubleshot crossing electronic equipment, devices and structures and determined appropriate repairs for remediation.
- Used circuit prints, blueprints, schematics and drawings to complete work accurately.
- Located in-ground cable, pulled new cable and completed wiring of crossing structures.
- Inspected and tested hotbox detectors, interlocks and other signal equipment.
- Inspected electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates to repair defective electrical connections and parts.
- Installed, analyzed and repaired railroad intercommunication systems.
- Tested air lines and air cylinders on pneumatically operated gates to maintain operations.
- Cleaned lenses of lamps with cloths and solvents.
Education
Engineering And Signaling - Electrical Engineering And Signal Systems
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT 03.2008 - 12.2010
Skills
- Signal operations
- Equipment maintenance
- System installation
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Data analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety protocols
- Technical reporting
- Operations coordination
- Customer relations
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Training facilitation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Message encoding
- Signal interpretation
- Audio signaling
- Radio operation
- Advanced communication
- Message decoding
- Safety awareness
- Visual signaling
- Fault detection
- Voltage measurement
- Circuit analysis
- Oscilloscope operation
- Power tool operation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Arc flash safety
- Network troubleshooting
- Fall protection
- Hand tool proficiency
- Reporting requirements
- Positive train control devices
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Personal protective equipment
- Equipment operation
Timeline
Signalman
Union Pacific
03.2008 - Current
Engineering And Signaling - Electrical Engineering And Signal Systems
Salt Lake Community College
03.2008 - 12.2010
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