Christopher Podszuweit
Ridgecrest,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Mechanic
Trona railway company
Trona, California
10.2022 - 04.2026
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance on locomotives, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and executed repairs, minimizing downtime and improving train reliability.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs per regulatory standards, ensuring precise record-keeping and compliance.
Railroad Brakeman
Trona railway company
Trona, CA
03.2019 - 10.2022
- Conducted regular inspections of train equipment and track conditions to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with crew members to signal train movements, improving coordination and reducing delays.
- Worked with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve issues related to products and services.
Material Handler
Searles Valley Minerals
Trona, CA
11.2010 - 03.2019
- Accurately loaded railcars and semi-trailers, ensuring compliance with weight regulations and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments, accurately verifying contents to minimize discrepancies and enhance accuracy.
- Moved hazardous materials following safety protocols and regulations. safely according to established protocols.
- Cleared debris to mitigate hazards and maintain a safe working environment. and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.
- Managed work area cleanliness in accordance with company guidelines, contributing to a safer and more organized workspace.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, ensuring adherence to safety standards and promoting operational efficiency.
Vehicle Mechanic
Sandy and Sons
Mesa, Az
05.2006 - 06.2010
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicle issues with advanced diagnostic tools, enhancing safety and performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks and inspections to meet quality standards, improving vehicle reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to develop repair processes, reducing vehicle downtime for customers.
Education
Mesquite High School
Ridgecrest, CAHazardous Material handling training
Short Line Saftey Institute
Skills
- Mechanical diagnostics
- Routine maintenance
- Mechanical repairs
- Maintenance inspection
- Maintenance documentation
- Troubleshooting
- Engine tune-ups and repairs
- Quality assurance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Machinery operation
- HVAC systems
- Vehicle Safety Standards
- Power tool operation
- Time management
- Safety regulations knowledge
- Dependability
- Adaptability to change
Certification
- The Railway Educational Bureau EMD SD40-2 Locomotive Electrical Equipment 11-9-2023
- Ives training group 930H Front End Loader, Bobcat, Telehandler, forklift operator
- Ives training group Telescopic Boom Lift operator
- Ac Delco HVAC training 2007
- Ac Delco Diesal 6.6 duramax 2007
- Ac Delco Ford powertrain 2008
- ASLRRA Hazardous material handling,OSHA,EPA and regulatory reporting requirements, Homeland security regulations,Incident response requirements
- Searles Valley Hazmat Training for interplant products and materials, Dense Soda Ash, Boric acid, Sodium sulfate, Sulfuric Acid, Diesel fuel and Solid fuel handling, petrolium products
- Trona Railway training to handle fuel and hazardous materials
Accomplishments
- Ironman award for attendance Sandy and Sons Automotive 2006,2007,2008,2009
Timeline
Locomotive Mechanic
Trona railway company
10.2022 - 04.2026
Railroad Brakeman
Trona railway company
03.2019 - 10.2022
Material Handler
Searles Valley Minerals
11.2010 - 03.2019
Vehicle Mechanic
Sandy and Sons
05.2006 - 06.2010
Mesquite High School
Hazardous Material handling training
Short Line Saftey Institute