Christian Ezelle
Mountain Home,AR
Summary
Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in mobile welding operations and logistics management. Demonstrated leadership in team management, enhancing productivity while maintaining high safety standards. Specialized in railroad operations, contributing to significant operational success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Mobile Welding Operator
Holland L.P.
University Park, Illinois
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Executed welding of railroad track according to AREMA specifications for commuter and freight lines.
- Managed mobile welder operations, focusing on equipment maintenance to optimize efficiency.
- Utilized Commercial class A driver's license for transportation of equipment and manpower on roadways and hi-rails.
- Addressed on-site repairs to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
- Ordered critical inventory, including PPE, while overseeing logistics to align with client needs.
- Finished grinding of rails post-welding to ensure compliance with warranty tolerances.
Operations Manager of East Coast Contracting
Holland L.P.
University Park, Illinois
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Coordinated hi-rail mobile welding trucks and workforce for East Coast operations.
- Facilitated job start-ups, executing all tasks within established deadlines.
- Collaborated with customers to define current and future project objectives.
- Conducted safety and equipment audits to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
- Assisted employees with travel logistics to maintain budget adherence and maximize profitability.
- Supported all aspects of welding processes to fulfill contracts promptly.
Welding Foreman
Holland L.P.
University Park, Illinois
03.2015 - 03.2019
- Supervised welding operations to ensure strict compliance with safety standards.
- Trained new employees on Holland welding procedures and safety protocols.
- Fulfilled daily production reports, documenting all weld activities accurately.
- Transported hi-rail mobile welders and crews nationwide for diverse assignments.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on welding equipment to maintain operational readiness.
- Executed welding, grinding, and rail handling tasks while assisting in rail welding processes.
Track Laborer
RailWorks Track Systems
Alpharetta, Georgia
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Operated diverse hand tools, including spiking mauls and sledgehammers, to construct tracks.
- Constructed switches, crossings, and tangent track within new construction projects.
- Operated spikers, petti-bones, and loaders as required for task completion.
- Monitored track gauge to ensure compliance during new track construction.
Education
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KSSkills
- Quality control and safety compliance
- Welding procedure specification
- Crane operation expertise
- Class A CDL driving
- Railroad track knowledge
- FRA and AREMA standards proficiency
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
Class A CDL
Accomplishments
Recognized at Holland for multiple All-star awards for both safety and job performance.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mobile Welding Operator
Holland L.P.
07.2021 - 05.2024
Operations Manager of East Coast Contracting
Holland L.P.
03.2019 - 07.2021
Welding Foreman
Holland L.P.
03.2015 - 03.2019
Track Laborer
RailWorks Track Systems
10.2014 - 03.2015
Johnson County Community College