Seasoned Engineer and Conductor with over 24 years experience in FRA guidelines and regulations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Locamotive Engineer
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Teague, TX
04.2004 - 04.2024
Ensured compliance with safety protocols for the transportation of hazardous materials.
Maintained a safe operating environment for trains by consistently monitoring weather conditions, track switches, and signal lights.
Followed emergency procedures during train operations, ensuring safety protocol adhered to in the event of derailments or accidents.
Operated locomotives in strict conformity with Federal Railroad Administration guidelines.
Maintained communication between yard personnel and crew members during switching operations.
Performed train inspections, tests and procedures, completed associated paperwork and identified and documented train equipment defects.
Conducted movement of rail cars and overall train and completed or verified air couplings and electrical connections between locomotives.
Train Master
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Teague, TX
03.2010 - 11.2011
Efficiently managed and coordinated train crew operations on a daily basis, ensuring the safety and efficiency of train movements.
Maintained safety standards during railway operations by interpreting company policy and procedure manuals.
Effectively delegated tasks to crew members, enhancing productivity and ensuring adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Streamlined interdepartmental communication by coordinating efforts between engineering, traffic control, and other divisions within the railway company.
Yard Master
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Teague, TX
05.2002 - 04.2004
Ensured compliance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations pertaining to safety standards for railway equipment and personnel.
Carried out frequent inspections on yard equipment, such as switches and signals.
Formulated strategies that effectively minimized turnaround time for freight shipments passing through the yard.
Maintaining a commitment to safety by consistently donning protective gear to prevent potential harm.