Cade Whitney
Lancaser,CA
Summary
Meticulous Pipefitter promoting a background in coordinating jobs and setting up work sites. Experienced in safety processes, regulations and pipe selection. Offering a successful career history. Detail-oriented Locomotive Engineer with exceptional knowledge of maintenance and locomotive equipment repairs. Adept at staying focused for long routes and performing detailed inspections. Successful at locomotive driving. Seasoned professional in railway operations known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in route planning, safety compliance, and emergency response management. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operation under varying conditions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
BNSF
Los Angeles, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Managed safe operation of train by monitoring weather conditions, track switches, and signal lights.
- Conducted movement of rail cars and overall train and completed or verified air couplings and electrical connections between locomotives.
- Maintained communication between yard personnel and crew members during switching operations.
- Inspected locomotive daily to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Recorded information about fuel usage, mileage traveled, and time spent on each run accurately into logbook.
- Operated locomotives according to strict delivery and route schedules.
- Followed applicable safety procedures in responding to emergency conditions and breakdowns.
- Conducted brake checks and general inspections before work.
- Operated locomotive in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations.
- Reported all delays or mechanical problems encountered during shifts to supervisor immediately.
- Performed train inspections, tests and procedures, completed associated paperwork and identified and documented train equipment defects.
- Monitored safety gauges to measure speed, amperage, battery charge, and brake line air pressure.
- Checked paperwork related to cargo being transported for accuracy and completeness prior to departure.
- Assisted in coupling and uncoupling cars from train as needed.
- Drove trains and operated engines and handled mechanical train operations.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols when dealing with hazardous materials during transport.
- Visually inspected track to detect hazards and obstructions and maintain safety.
- Ensured proper functioning of airbrakes and monitored pressure levels throughout trips.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of the engine, brakes, and other systems before each trip.
Pipefitter/Laborer
Staats Construction
Valencia, CA
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Used valve keys and wrenches to turn valves and shut off water from pipe sections.
Construction Laborer/Handyman
N/A
Lancaster, CA
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Used wheelbarrow to move debris and material to designated areas on jobsite.
Construction Framer
B.H Warne Construction
Tehachapi, CA
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Checked wood and other materials to assess for damaged or defective items before starting projects to accurately determine projects scales and quotes.
- Examined construction plans to identify potential structural problems.
- Installed doors, frames and wood components following manufacturers' instructions.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Quartz Hill High School
Lancaster, CA05.2021
Skills
- Air and Water Piping Systems
- Safety Protocols
- Experienced With Loaders, Backhoes, and Various Hand Tools
- Equipment Testing
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Heavy Lifting
- Time Management
- OSHA Compliance
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Two-way communication device use
- Railroad regulations
- On-board inspections
- Continuous learning mindset
- Department of transportation regulations
- Equipment inspection
- Locomotive inspections
- Emergency response preparedness
- Communication and coordination
- Preventative maintenance
Education and Training
other,Lancaster, CA
Contact
Lancaser, CA 93536
Certification
BNSF Railway 49 CFR Part 240/242 Locomotive Engineer/Hostler- Qualified 09/21/24
BNSF Railway GCOR Qualified Freight Train Conductor- Qualified 11/23
American Water College Distribution II class completion
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer
BNSF
06.2023 - Current
Pipefitter/Laborer
Staats Construction
01.2022 - 06.2023
Construction Laborer/Handyman
N/A
01.2021 - 02.2022
Construction Framer
B.H Warne Construction
06.2020 - 12.2020
BNSF Railway 49 CFR Part 240/242 Locomotive Engineer/Hostler- Qualified 09/21/24
BNSF Railway GCOR Qualified Freight Train Conductor- Qualified 11/23
American Water College Distribution II class completion
High School Diploma -
Quartz Hill High School
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