Charles Thomassie Jr.
Geismar,USA
Summary
Dedicated railroad engineer with a strong safety record. Proven ability to train future engineers and enhance team competency, ensuring efficient locomotive operations. Committed to maintaining high safety standards while executing daily inspections and troubleshooting to optimize performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer
Railserve Inc./PSC Group
Geismar, La.
11.2018 - Current
- Controlled locomotive operations to ensure safe transport
- Monitored air and amp gauges to ensure safe locomotive operation
- Monitored fluid levels and replenished fluids during inspections to ensure optimal locomotive performance
- Daily Inspection and Maintenance on locomotive
- Performed brake shoe replacements to maintain safety standards
- Troubleshooting and fixing issues with locomotive
- Looks out for crew members to make sure they are in safe positions
- Trained future engineers on inspection protocols and locomotive operations to enhance overall team competency
- Collaborated with crew to create yard switching plans, improving efficiency of rail car placement
- PSC Group took over the contract from Railserve at the plant I work at in Nov. 2020
Leadman
SGS/PSC
Baton Rouge, La.
11.2014 - 10.2018
- Developed and executed a plan to switch yard and spot rail cars for efficient loading at plant.
- Coordinated switching crew operations to optimize rail car placement.
- Trained new switchmen on best practices and safety protocols to enhance operational safety.
Conductor
CN Railroad
Geismar, La.
09.2012 - 11.2014
- Ensured train safety by performing regular brake tests
- Developed plan for safe and efficient rail car switching
- Switched rail cars and spotted plants to facilitate timely operations
- Trained future conductors to ensure compliance with safety standards
Engineer/Switchman
Railserve Inc.
Geismar, La.
12.2009 - 09.2012
- Operated locomotive during scheduled shifts
- Troubleshot and resolved locomotive issues to maintain operational reliability
- Monitored and adjusted fluid levels during maintenance checks to ensure optimal locomotive performance
- Daily Inspection and Maintenance
- Watch air gauges and amp gauges while operating locomotive
- Check and change brake shoes when needed
- Switched rail cars and spotted them for efficient loading and unloading at plant
- Train future switchman and engineers
Education
High School Diploma -
East Ascension High School
05-2009
Skills
- Locomotive operation
- Brake inspection
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Safety-oriented mindset
- Reliability
- Strong work ethic
- Rapid adaptability
- Determination
Timeline
Engineer
Railserve Inc./PSC Group
11.2018 - Current
Leadman
SGS/PSC
11.2014 - 10.2018
Conductor
CN Railroad
09.2012 - 11.2014
Engineer/Switchman
Railserve Inc.
12.2009 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
East Ascension High School