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Brian J. Brunette

Spokane Valley,WA.

Summary

Demonstrated achiever with exceptional knowledge of mechanical equipment. Strong teamwork skills, Diversity Training 2012 and Certified Courageous Leadership Training 2011. Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively. At Union Pacific, I have been a certified conductor since 2014, locomotive engineer since 2018, and have gained countless experience in my time working for the railroad. I have had a perfect safety record and my dedication to safety is unprecedented in my daily life.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Locomotive Engineer/ Conductor

Union Pacific Railroad
03.2014 - Current
  • Inspected locomotives for operational readiness by making FRA and company-required checks and tests.
  • Worked with conductors and assistants to operate locomotives safely.
  • Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.
  • Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
  • Switched railcars, from inbound trains into designated tracks, complying with all FRA standards, and Union Pacific operating rules.
  • Carried out Union Pacific operating rules, and stayed current on all FRA standards and testing.
  • Local 1505 Smart President
  • Total Safety Culture I-Team member.
  • Conferred with conductors and traffic control center personnel via radio phones to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays and oncoming trains
  • Climbed on and off train cars to set or release hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses between rail cars and remove and replace broken knuckles

Heavy Equipment Operator

PAA River Construction LLC
05.2010 - 10.2013
  • MSHA 5000-23 Certified Operator in various equipment including Articulating Rock Trucks, Frontend Loaders, Man Lifts, Excavators, Bulldozers, Confined Space Entry, Hot Work (Cutting and Welding) and Fall Arrest
  • Operated a concrete batch plant making varying types of concrete
  • courageous leadership certified.
  • Worked in a safety orientated environment ensure everyone went home safe and healthy everyday.
  • Assisted in site inspections, when Mine Health and Safety (MSHA) were on site.

Heavy Equipment Operator

North Columbia Enterprises LLC
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • MSHA 5000-23 Certified Operator in various equipment including Articulating Rock Trucks, Frontend Loaders, Man Lifts, Excavators, Bulldozers, Confined Space Entry, Hot Work (Cutting and Welding) and Fall Arrest
  • Supervised Concrete Batch Plant operations and personnel, analyzed concrete design plans and implemented new mixes to meet requirements for different specifications
  • Jaw and Cone Aggregate Crusher Experience
  • Performed leadership tasks, assisted in training of new employees, Supervised day to day operations of running a portable Jaw and Cone Crusher, performed general repairs, and upkeep on equipment

Lead Helper

Marcus and Marcus Exploration Inc, Coeur D’ Alene
06.2007 - 09.2009
  • Laborer, ground man on the crusher, preformed general repairs, fueling
  • Experienced Core Drill Helper
  • Performed general repairs and upkeep
  • Lead helper on specific jobs requiring helicopter experience
  • Background working under helicopters with rigging materials to be moved site to site, with swing loading
  • Experience in expediting.

Education

Career History & Accomplishments Union Pacific Railroad. Spokane Washington Certified Conductor, and Class One Locomotive Engineer. Certified RCO Operator. -

Union Pacific Railroad
Hermiston, OR

CPR/First Aid Training/AED Training - undefined

Mine Safety and Health Administration - undefined

Certified Conductor Union Pacific Railroad - undefined

Certified RCO Operator - undefined

Qualified Hump Forman, Trim Forman -

Union Pacific Railroad
Hermiston, OR

Certified Class One Locomotive Engineer - undefined

Completed GCOR and Conductor Training - undefined

2014

Bachelors Degree of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts - Communication and Political Science, History

Washington State University
Pullman, Washington
2013

Undergraduate Course Requirements - undefined

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, Washington
2010

Graduate - undefined

Northport High School
Northport, Washington
2007

Skills

  • FRA Regulations, and general railroad expertise
  • Total Safety Culture
  • Regulatory Compliance, in regards to Union Pacific's standards
  • Certified Locomotive Engineer, Conductor, Brakeperson and Remote Controlled Locomotive, qualified
  • Train Control Apparatus Tests
  • Well versed in Positive Train Control
  • Local Union President

Certification

Certified Conductor, Breakperson 2014

Certified Remote Control Locomotive 2014

Certified Locomotive Enginer 2017

Certified Heavy equipment operator 2010

Timeline

Locomotive Engineer/ Conductor

Union Pacific Railroad
03.2014 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

PAA River Construction LLC
05.2010 - 10.2013

Lead Helper

Marcus and Marcus Exploration Inc, Coeur D’ Alene
06.2007 - 09.2009

Heavy Equipment Operator

North Columbia Enterprises LLC
01.2007 - 01.2010

Career History & Accomplishments Union Pacific Railroad. Spokane Washington Certified Conductor, and Class One Locomotive Engineer. Certified RCO Operator. -

Union Pacific Railroad

CPR/First Aid Training/AED Training - undefined

Mine Safety and Health Administration - undefined

Certified Conductor Union Pacific Railroad - undefined

Certified RCO Operator - undefined

Qualified Hump Forman, Trim Forman -

Union Pacific Railroad

Certified Class One Locomotive Engineer - undefined

Completed GCOR and Conductor Training - undefined

Bachelors Degree of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts - Communication and Political Science, History

Washington State University

Undergraduate Course Requirements - undefined

Eastern Washington University

Graduate - undefined

Northport High School

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