Charles Nowell
Sulphur,LA
Summary
Rail operations professional with extensive experience in managing rail yards and coordinating train movements. Known for ensuring operational efficiency and safety while maintaining high standards. Valued team collaborator, flexible with changing needs, and skilled in logistics and scheduling.
Qualified Railroader with strong background in managing rail yard operations efficiently. Proven ability to oversee train schedules and coordinate with dispatchers to ensure smooth operations. Demonstrated skill in team leadership and equipment management, ensuring safety and punctuality.
Solution-oriented problem-solver with skills in taking reports and keeping detailed records of regular and emergency situations. Stays alert and focused in emergency situations and makes logical decisions to promote personal and employee safety.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Conductor/Yard Master/Locomotive Engineer
TRANS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
04.2021 - 07.2025
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Manage yard inventory
- Ensure all data in the yard management program is accurate
- Communicate verbally and with email's with plant site operators and site leaders to ensure proper rail cars are pulled, spotted , shipped or received.
- Produce correct list of railcars and locations for railcars to be placed for switching crew to accomplish
- Produce and complete daily on site safety paper work and meetings with switching crew
- complete all daily paper work of what work was done.
- Supported train maintenance teams by reporting observed equipment malfunctions or damage promptly, minimizing disruptions to service schedules.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
Correctional Officer III
TDCJ (Texas Department Criminal Justice)
08.2020 - 2021
- Performed and maintained professionalism.
- Upheld company policy and procedure's
- Maintained security
- Constructed counts of inmates and tracking logs of all movement
- Operated two way radio
- Performed security checks in timely fashion per TDCJ policy
- Wrote and completed all paper work for each job duty and situation
- Operated/maintained carry on safety equipment (pepper spray/firearms)
- Operated/maintained paperwork for TDCJ patrol vehicle
Truck Driver
Ritter Lumber
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Completed daily pre and post-trip inspection checklist
- Delivered merchandise to clients
- Loaded and unloaded truck
- Operated warehouse equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and hand straps and dump truck
- Adhered to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
- Resolved customer complaints
- Drove Over the road (OTR) truck
Warehouse Worker/Forklift operator
tri Supply
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the warehouse.
- Unloaded cargo with forklift.
- Remained flexible to the scheduling needs of the business, including evening and weekend shifts.
- Stacked cardboard boxes and pallets.
- Evaluated circumstances and made timely decisions based on company guidelines.
- Accurately staged and sorted products for loading.
- Regularly lifted and moved up to 80+ pounds.
- Ensured damaged products were identified and removed when received.
- Operated forklifts
Operator
Katoen Natie
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Removed incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Replenished pick slots with outgoing stock items according to the next day's work orders.
- Cleaned and stored all equipment at the end of each shift.
- Operated industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks.
- Tagged unmarked merchandise with item Number.
- Stored and retrieved materials according to the principle of First In, First Out (FIFO).
- Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Followed duties outlined in daily inbound and outbound schedules.
- Scanned materials in and out using barcode tags.
- Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to the proper storage area.
- Recorded the count and condition of all cargo received.
- Checked that the correct shipping labels were on all packed cartons.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
- Transported goods from the dock area to their appropriate storage locations.
- Operated powered equipment to move, locate, stack and count products.
- Performed inventory cycle counts as needed.
- Contributed to profitability by training new employees on safe, efficient use of forklift equipment and through troubleshooting machines to maintain optimal performance and limit overtime cost.
- Inspected the lifts before usage to prevent damage to the goods being lifted.
- Checked inbound and outbound products, inspecting for damage and ensuring product code dates were recorded.
- Filled out inspection logs at the beginning of each shift.
- Monitored counts, weights and measures to verify accuracy.
- Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
- Conducted inventory transactions using a scanner gun.
- Swept warehouse floors and stored equipment to maintain a neat and organized workspace.
- Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
Switchman
Rescar
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Monitored rail track list to promptly spot and switch the correct railcars.
- Inspected locomotive equipment, engine, fuel level and gauges.
- Performed repairs on railcars and maintained the rail yard.
- Confirmed that railcar loads followed regulations by weighing while full and empty.
- Read and interpreted standard operating procedures to complete work in an accurate and efficient manner.
- Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
- Optimized machinery performance by calibrating according to prescribed standards.
- Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products.
- Monitored department performance data to identify and avoid potential risks.
Water & wastewater technician
Mauriceville municipal utility district
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Bent, fitted and brazed pipes according to precise specifications.
- Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Troubleshot, repaired and serviced hand tools, power tools and other machining equipment.
- Met company standard times and individual productivity goals consistently.
- Lifted and moved items heavy items.
- Repaired, modified and maintained equipment.
- Heavy machinery operator
Laborer/Operator
Eastex utility construction
01.2012 - 01.2012
- Verified that machine setups conformed to specs.
- Handled the assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Repaired sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Assessed pipes to ensure that there were no leaks and they were functioning correctly.
- Picked, packed, received, and restocked products with forklift, lift truck and stock picker.
- Installed and maintained water line systems and fire hydrants.
- Heavy machinery operator
Education
High School Diploma - Construction and law
Vidor high school
Vidor, TX01.2012
Skills
- TWIC
- RailRoad
- Warehouse
- RF scanner
- Shipping
- Inventory Control
- Forklift
- Forklift Operator
- Cherry Picker
- Shipping And Receiving
- Pallet Jack
- Order Picking
- Moving Experience
- Security
- Law Enforcement
Certification
- Certified Locomotive Engineer - 3 Years
- Certified Conductor - 4 - Years
Timeline
Conductor/Yard Master/Locomotive Engineer
TRANS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
04.2021 - 07.2025
Correctional Officer III
TDCJ (Texas Department Criminal Justice)
08.2020 - 2021
Truck Driver
Ritter Lumber
01.2019 - 08.2020
Warehouse Worker/Forklift operator
tri Supply
02.2018 - 12.2018
Operator
Katoen Natie
01.2016 - 01.2018
Switchman
Rescar
01.2014 - 01.2015
Water & wastewater technician
Mauriceville municipal utility district
01.2012 - 01.2014
Laborer/Operator
Eastex utility construction
01.2012 - 01.2012
High School Diploma - Construction and law
Vidor high school
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