Microsoft
Brian Taylor
Houston,Texas
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rail Rack Technician III
Targa Resources
06.2023 - Current
- Monitoring compressor and scale operations from the operator shelter specific to the Truck Dock
- Connect/disconnect LPG rail cars to load/offload and verify product lineups
- Monitor surveillance cameras for any incident or event that warrants shutdown loading or unloading operations
- Prepare documentation including Bills of Lading
- Conduct yard checklist to gather railcar information for the logistics group
- Conduct inspections of the truck dock and railcar racks to assure that equipment and surrounding areas are safe, secure and equipment is operating satisfactorily
- Conduct inspections of railcars
- Fill out applicable work/hot work permits, perform lockout/tag-out, daily logs, attend and participate in tailgate sessions
- Perform routine shutdowns and startup of equipment
- Assist in terminal operations during off peak periods of rail rack business
- Ensure that I complete all inspections per railcar inspection sheet and Identify repairs that can be performed by Road & Rail Services
- Remove and properly store securement devices and properly secure vehicle for railcar movement and conduct railcar inventory as well as position rail cars as specified by Rail Scheduler and Rail Supervisor
- Load and unload railcars at racks and switch to Targa staging yard and prepare the railcars for unloading or loading
- Secure the railcar for movement upon completion of loading and unloading
- Using all safety measures when using hoses to connect with tank cars to load various chemicals such as: Propylene, Propane and Isobutane, Low Sulfur Normal Butane
- Keep a visual on the required measurements that is needed to fill for customers
- Also, in charge of completing Propane tank car freeze testing, tank car product flaring, car stenching and P/P mix off-loading
- Once tank cars have met their proper measurements, I contact the control room to inform them that orders for the customer have been met and begin to break down the hoses and seal the tank car safely and prepare it for shipment.
Switchman/FRA Certified Engineer
SGS Petroleum Services Corporation (Pasadena Chevron Chemical Plant)
08.2018 - 06.2023
- I examine rack list to determine which cars can be spotted, loaded, and shipped
- Proceeds to the designated tracks to separate cars to be shipped, loaded as well as to ensure that there is proper track space available for inbound area
- Also separate inbound cars and spots for loading/discharge and spot any other cars that may be designated for loading/discharge
- Communicate with engineers to pull loaded cars and separate cars that will be shipped from those that have been preloaded
- As an engineer I perform inspections with on the locomotive before and after runs such as changing brake shoes if needed and move the pistons as well
- Identifying obstructions and giving warnings signals at track crossings
- Monitor on-board meters and gauges including air pressure, battery charge, amperage, and train speed.
Licensed RCO and FRA conductor
Union Pacific
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Responsible for train operation and movement
- Removing, replacing, and carrying knuckles and aligning drawbars
- Reading and comprehending regulations and instructions
- Preparing written documentation and materials
- Monitoring, observing, interpreting, and relaying signals and placards to gather and communicate information
- Analyzing and troubleshooting problems to identify solutions or alternatives
- Communicating clearly with co-workers and train dispatchers via radio.
Switchman
SGS Petroleum Services Corporation (Cedar Bayou Chevron Chemical Plant)
07.2017 - 12.2017
- I examine rack list to determine which cars can be spotted, loaded, and shipped
- Proceeds to the designated tracks to separate cars to be shipped, loaded as well as to ensure that there is proper track space available for inbound area
- Also separate inbound cars and spots for loading/discharge and spot any other cars that may be designated for loading/discharge
- Communicate with engineers to pull loaded cars and separate cars that will be shipped from those that have been preloaded
- Weigh all inbound and outbound loads and empties and ensure that DOT certification for weight on outbound loads doesn’t exceed
Conductor/Crew leader/Yardmaster
Rescar Railroad (Exxon Plant)
03.2012 - 07.2017
- A crew leader of a 5-man team and responsible for their safety and wellbeing while performing job duties
- I make sure that we as a team are on the same page and all men have their positions that are issued every shift
- Create a switching list (plan) to explain to the team what movements and locations to where certain railcars are coming and going and what cars are being shipped and not shipped and communicate with members on radio of various movements
- I communicate with the engineer on what tracks to go to in the yard and informing him that the switch points are good for movement
- As a yard master I oversee the movement of railcars on the chemical and refinery side of the plant and visually check switch conditions and train systems
- In addition with the yard master software Bourque Logistics I’m able to move railcars and issue out switch lists to the crew leaders and managers to give them an idea of what and how many cars are in the plant and what tracks they’re located on
- Also, I ensure that railroad tracks are adequate, functional and conform to Exxon standards and top management's safety instructions
- Communicate with Excel to inform them which rail cars are being loaded and unloaded
- Also speak with Exxon managers to let them know how many rail cars are entering and leaving the yard
- Work in collaboration with brakemen, terminal workers and train service conductors when performing duties.
Courier/Driver
Iron Mountain
08.2010 - 03.2012
- Provides information management services that help organizations lower the costs, risks and inefficiencies of managing their physical and digital data
- Also assist in enabling customers to protect and better use their information—regardless of its format, location or lifecycle stage—so they can optimize their business and ensure proper recovery, compliance and discovery
- All pick-ups and deliveries I performed in a professional and timely manner and communicated very well with all customers and clients that I meet daily
- Responsibility of driving a company truck and transporting material from customer and Iron Mountain locations
- Loading and unloading truck or van through a variety of mechanisms; using wireless scanning technology, preparing paperwork, and performing the delivery/pick-up of customer material in a courteous, efficient and professional manner.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Radio/Television
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, Texas12.2002
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and Organization
- Customer interaction
- Heavy Lifting
- Workload Management
- Routine Inspections
- Deadline-oriented
- OSHA Compliance
- Team Training
- Relationship Building
- Safety Equipment
- Product Inspections
- Performance Improvement
- Extensive Organizational Skills
- Issue Resolution
- Tech-Savvy
- Operations Monitoring
- Document Preparation
- Operation Monitoring
- Customer rapport
- Project Management
- Following safety practices
- Customer Relations
- Safety Management
- Worksite preparation
Certification
- JHA (Job Hazard Analysis) Certified
- LPSA (Loss Prevention Safety Assessment) Certified
Software
Powerpoint
Excel
Timeline
Rail Rack Technician III
Targa Resources
06.2023 - Current
Switchman/FRA Certified Engineer
SGS Petroleum Services Corporation (Pasadena Chevron Chemical Plant)
08.2018 - 06.2023
Licensed RCO and FRA conductor
Union Pacific
12.2017 - 08.2018
Switchman
SGS Petroleum Services Corporation (Cedar Bayou Chevron Chemical Plant)
07.2017 - 12.2017
Conductor/Crew leader/Yardmaster
Rescar Railroad (Exxon Plant)
03.2012 - 07.2017
Courier/Driver
Iron Mountain
08.2010 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Radio/Television
Prairie View A & M University
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