Brennan Howell
Hickory,NC
Summary
Dedicated Field Mechanic proudly offering over nine years' experience repairing trucks, boats, barges, loaders, backhoes, excavators and dozers. Exceptional leader experienced in creating and integrating business plans, strategies and procedures. Successful in setting goals focused on performance and growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Conductor Trainee
Norfolk Southern
Birmingham, AL
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Followed safety procedures with every job and operated tools, gauges and equipment correctly.
- Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between trains.
- Received and followed directions from train dispatchers.
- Directed crew members by employing flag or hand signals, lantern and radio communications.
- Interpreted various signals to start, stop and back-up train or set and release air brakes.
- Inspected switches on daily basis.
- Operated controls to activate track switches and traffic signals.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Convergence Services LLC
Hickory, NC
10.2013 - 01.2023
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Operated work boats and marine barges to move materials, tools, and equipment safely across various lakes to perform work duties.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints and incidents.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Convergence Services LLC
Hickory, NC
10.2013 - 01.2023
- Assessed equipment to determine cause of issue or malfunction and identified appropriate repairs.
- Kept accurate records of all machine and equipment repair work that had been performed.
- Diagnosed problems using testing equipment, technical knowledge and hand instruments.
- Serviced and maintained vehicles, boats, barges, and heavy equipment.
- Performed daily maintenance to machine cabs and wheels.
Executive Director of Operations
Convergence Services LLC
Hickory , NC
10.2013 - 01.2023
- Hired, trained, evaluated and retained high-performing, effective and diverse team embodying organizational culture.
- Accomplished leader, skilled at maximizing employees skills and knowledge, to achieve highest performance goals.
- Developed operational policies and processes, guaranteeing staff maintained compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
- Maintained productive relationships and communication channels across organization.
- Negotiated contracts to secure extensions and preserve optimal leadership.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fred T Foard High School
Newton, NC06.2012
Skills
- Multi-site operations
- Organizational leadership
- Supervision and training
- Team collaboration
- Interpreting maps and instructions
- Maintenance procedures
- Materials movement
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Construction background
- Heavy equipment operator
- Maintenance duties
- Motor repairs
- Systems maintenance and upkeep
- Parts oiling and greasing
- Pistons and parts cleaning
- Parts replacement
- Repair work
- Hand and power tools
Timeline
Conductor Trainee
Norfolk Southern
01.2023 - 05.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Convergence Services LLC
10.2013 - 01.2023
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Convergence Services LLC
10.2013 - 01.2023
Executive Director of Operations
Convergence Services LLC
10.2013 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Fred T Foard High School
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