David Newkirk
Carman/Welder At BNSF Railway
Vega,TX
Summary
I'm a dedicated professional that is safety oriented and job focused. I am dependable and looking for a lasting career. I have spent the last 17 years with BNSF welding, inspecting and repairing railcars and locomotives. Two of those years I held a supervisor position for the company. The entirety of my railroad career has been as a temporary rapid responder. In this role I am by myself on the mainline and repair locomotives and railcars safely and quickly to expedite the movement of freight. To be more efficient for the company I have taken all offered trainings, learned and filled many other positions as needed. I have had a class B CDL for the last 8 years and have operated the boom trucks for mobile wheel set change outs. I am formally hazmat certified. I also build steel buildings on the side. Using plans I designed, I fabricate these structures from the ground up using I beams and red iron that we cut and weld to city code.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Carman
BNSF Railroad
Amarillo, TX
12.2004 - Current
- Facilitated communication between mechanical departments and Operations to organize operations and maximize safety.
- Controlled car coupling and uncoupling to achieve desired makeup of trains.
- Prioritized railcars to spot, switch and load by reviewing rail track list.
- Conducted preventive maintenance procedures and basic repairs on equipment.
- Pulled or pushed track switches to reroute cars.
- Completed upkeep on rail yard and performed maintenance tasks on railcars.
- Inspected and securely fastened air hoses, journal boxes and handbrakes to guarantee all functioned properly.
- Interpreted signals from other crew members to coordinate work activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vega High School
Vega, TX 08.1992 - 05.1996
Certificate of Master Welder - Welding
Tulsa Welding School
Tulsa, OK 08.1996 - 04.1997
Skills
Safety practices
Equipment repair and maintenance
Inspection skills
Gauge monitoring
Signaling experience
Monitoring track list
Good telephone etiquette
Supervision
Flexible & Adaptable
Self-motivated professional
Cultural awareness
First Aid/CPR
Hazardous material responder
Front line supervisor for 2 years
Forklift operator certified
Class B CDL
Read blueprints and schematics
Follow Job Safety Analysis
Worked in a Safety oriented company
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
Master welder certificate
Timeline
Hazardous material responder
11-2019
Crane and boom operator
06-2014
Journeyman Carman
BNSF Railroad
12.2004 - Current
Master welder certificate
04-1997
Certificate of Master Welder - Welding
Tulsa Welding School
08.1996 - 04.1997
High School Diploma -
Vega High School
08.1992 - 05.1996