Brenden Rash
Belfry,KY
Summary
Highly skilled with hands-on experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems. Possess strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and safety protocols relevant to the occupation. Demonstrated ability to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime through effective preventive maintenance strategies. Committed to ensuring safe operations through the use of my technical skills and hands on experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Signalman Electrician
Norfolk Southern
Williamson, WV
01.2024 - Current
- Tested signal equipment using testing devices such as voltmeters and ohmmeters.
- Operated manual switch machines to adjust track alignments in order to facilitate train movement through junctions and crossovers.
- Used circuit prints, blueprints, schematics and drawings to complete work accurately.
- Installed new signal systems and updated existing ones according to company standards.
- Maintained and operated railroad signals, switches, and track circuits.
- Inspected, diagnosed and troubleshot crossing electronic equipment, devices and structures and determined appropriate repairs for remediation.
- Installed, analyzed and repaired railroad intercommunication systems.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations such as derailments or accidents involving trains.
- Inspected and tested hotbox detectors, interlocks and other signal equipment.
- Installed new crossings and signals and repaired existing structures and components to improve safety and prevent accidents.
- Located in-ground cable, pulled new cable and completed wiring of crossing structures.
- Replaced defective wiring, broken lenses and burned-out light bulbs.
Metallurgical Technician
Coronado Coal
Man, WV
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared air ventilation, equipment operations on production section, and cross sections
- Operated and adjusted equipment and apparatus used to obtain geological orders
- Supervised general labor activities and provided necessary materials to meet job specifications
- Established safety protocols for handling hazardous chemicals used in metallurgical processes.
- Assisted in developing process documentation such as work instructions, standard operating procedures.
Shift Leader
East Equipment Company
Belfry, KY
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Heavy machine operator
- Stick and mig welder
- Repaired machinery / checked machines
Education
Certificate - Electrical Distribution Engineering Program
Southern WV Community & Technical College
Williamson, WV11.2023
Diploma -
Belfry High School
Belfry, KY05.2022
Skills
- Class A CDL
- Certified KY Black Hat
- Certified WV Black Hat
- 40-Hour Surface Mining Certificate
- Job Briefing
- Safety awareness
- Crossing maintenance
- Crossing repairs
- Electronics maintenance
- Electronic equipment repair
- Cable pulling
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Wire crimping
- Electronic testing
- Voltage measurement
- Troubleshooting skills
- Multimeter usage
- Hazardous materials handling
- Wiring installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
Timeline
Signalman Electrician
Norfolk Southern
01.2024 - Current
Metallurgical Technician
Coronado Coal
10.2022 - 05.2023
Shift Leader
East Equipment Company
02.2020 - 09.2022
Certificate - Electrical Distribution Engineering Program
Southern WV Community & Technical College
Diploma -
Belfry High School