Charlie Williams
Burlington
Summary
A seasoned Engineer/Locomotive Conductor at Burlington Junction Railway, I excel in optimizing engineering processes and rail yard operations, enhancing efficiency by over 30%. Skilled in locomotive troubleshooting and effective communication, my strategic planning and innovative solutions significantly improve project timelines and safety protocols.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineer/Locomotive Conductor
Burlington Junction Railway
12.2016 - Current
- Reduced project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.
- Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Managed transportation of hazardous materials in accordance with federal guidelines, minimizing risk to public safety and the environment.
- Increased efficiency in rail yard operations through strategic planning of track layouts and coordination with other conductors.
- Instructed new hires during training sessions, sharing best practices for safe and efficient rail operations.
- Coordinated train movements within rail yards, maximizing efficiency while maintaining a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Enhanced on-time performance through efficient train operation and communication with dispatchers, ensuring timely arrival at destinations.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
- Interpreted train orders, signals or railroad rules and regulations that governed locomotive operation.
- Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
- Monitored gauges or meters that measured speed, amperage or air pressure in brake lines or main reservoirs.
- Checked speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout route.
- Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
- Received starting signals from conductors and used controls such as throttles or air brakes to drive electric, steam or gas turbine-electric locomotives.
- Observed tracks to detect obstructions.
- Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely.
Education
GED -
Southeast Illinois College
Harrisburg, IL06-1997
Skills
- Locomotive troubleshooting
- Train operation
- Freight handling
- Emergency response procedures
- Route logs
- Hazardous materials awareness
- Air brake systems
- Signal interpretation
- Train inspection procedures
- Switching operations
- Maintaining equipment
- Leading performances
- Problem-solving
- Two-way communication device use
- Problem-solving abilities
- Punctuality
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Concentration
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Physical strength
- Safety procedures
- Brake examination tests
- Transportation regulations
- Physical stamina
- Equipment maintenance
- Emergency response
- Equipment inspection
- Load management
- Locomotive operation
- Communication
Certification
- Locomotive engineer, Train Conductor certification.
Timeline
Engineer/Locomotive Conductor
Burlington Junction Railway
12.2016 - Current
- Locomotive engineer, Train Conductor certification.
GED -
Southeast Illinois College
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