David Woods
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Dynamic Journeyman Mechanic with proven leadership at Alaska Railroad, excelling in complex mechanical systems and team management. Adept at enhancing operational efficiency through strategic problem-solving and meticulous attention to detail. Recognized for fostering collaboration and ensuring compliance with industry standards, driving successful maintenance initiatives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Mechanic Supervisor
Alaska Railroad
01.2024 - Current
- Recruited, trained, scheduled, and evaluated mechanical technicians for optimal team performance.
- Planned and oversaw preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, and process equipment.
- Troubleshot complex mechanical issues while providing technical advice to ensure quality and safety standards.
- Enforced compliance with safety rules, procedures, and industry standards, including Lockout/Tagout practices.
- Managed work orders, maintained records, tracked parts inventory, monitored budgets, and prepared detailed reports.
- Liaised with engineering and operations departments to align maintenance activities with production objectives.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills while fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Applied problem-solving abilities and organizational skills to enhance operational efficiency.
Journeyman Mechanic
Alaska Railroad
Anchorage, Alaska
08.2015 - 01.2024
- Led a team of nine crew members, prioritizing task delegation based on operational needs.
- Communicated with yard crew to address maintenance requirements promptly.
- Submitted end-of-day reports to Mechanical Management for review and tracking.
- Conducted inspection, maintenance, and repair on locomotives and various railroad equipment.
- Performed HVAC troubleshooting and servicing on air conditioning systems in rolling stock.
- Executed repairs on specialized maintenance equipment and standard components in shop environments.
- Ensured compliance with AAR Rules, FRA Regulations, EPA standards, and OSHA guidelines.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Olgoonik Oil field service
03.2014 - 02.2015
- Assistant supervisor when on shift rotation by ordering parts scheduling when equipment to come into the shop for repairs or for preventative maintenance.
- Repair and maintain fleet of heavy machinery vehicles and equipment.
- Diagnoses mechanical problems; repairs company vehicles including, but not limited to cars, trucks, heavy equipment, etc.
- Diagnoses problems and repairs brakes, transmissions, rear-ends, and clutches, hydraulic systems, valves, pumps, and electrical problems.
- Performs tune-ups on company vehicles routinely as needed.
- Welds equipment as needed.
- Sand blasts, paints and repairs body of equipment as needed.
- Prepares shop work orders on equipment repair.
- Orders parts as needed to maintain stock; picks up parts.
- Checks and schedules work as needed.
- Cleans shop, storage area and parts room.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Delivery driver
UPS
07.2013 - 11.2013
- Delivered packages in a 32ft truck.
- Operated delivery vehicles to transport packages efficiently.
- Navigated routes using GPS systems for timely deliveries.
- Loaded and unloaded packages while adhering to safety protocols.
- Provided excellent customer service during package drop-offs.
- Inspected vehicles for maintenance needs before each shift.
- Managed delivery schedules to optimize daily routes.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth operations.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and inventory logs.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
Military Police Officer
US army
04.2008 - 05.2013
- Team Leader to around 3 Soldiers with duties that included: training in skills used during deployment, counselor to all their daily life and activities, and write up of soldier’s performance.
- Fulfilled a range of Military Police (MP) duties for both combat and peacekeeping missions.
- Gained proficiencies and experience in traffic accidents- first responder/ investigations, police patrol, ticket/ report writing, felony traffic stops, search and seizure, criminal investigations, and suspect interviewing/fingerprinting/processing.
- Experienced in driving HMMV, Caiman Plus, LMTV (Troop Carrier Vehicle), ASVs (Armored Security Vehicle) and performing daily maintenance which included: light and medium engine repairs, oil, antifreeze, fluids, tires, and batteries.
Line Mechanic
Caterpillar
07.2005 - 07.2007
- Built heavy duty equipment engines on assembly line (all C models).
- Built parts for the heavy-duty engines such as oil pans, flywheel housings, oil pumps, fuel pumps, front housings, and oil sumps.
- Certified forklift warehouse auto parts picker and delivery driver.
Education
Structural welder - SMAW and FCAW
Norther Industrial Training (NIT)
Palmer, AK08.2015
High School -
Woodruff High School
05.2005
HVAC certification - Universal Technician
AVTEC
Nondestructive Testing - Magnetic Particle Testing, Ultrasonic Testing
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Mechanical systems
- Tools
- Diagnostic equipment
- Problem-solving
- Complex systems analysis
- Decision-making
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Technical training
- Certifications
- Experience
Education Certifications
- Woodruff High School, 08/01, 05/05
- Norther Industrial Training (NIT), 03/15, 08/15, Structural welder
- SMAW and FCAW from 1/8 to unlimited thickness and any position
- Oxygen Acetylene Torch
- Oxygen Propane track torch
- Plasma Cutters
- Carbon arc gouging
- Hydraulic ironwork
- MIG and TIG
- Class CDL B (current)
- AVTEC, HVAC certification – Universal Technician on how to responsibly handle refrigerants as required by EPA’s National Recycling & Emission Reduction Program
- Nondestructive Testing
- Magnetic Particle Testing certification
- Ultrasonic Testing certification
- Incident Free Safety Award, 2017-2019
- Employee recognition Award, 4
Timeline
Locomotive Mechanic Supervisor
Alaska Railroad
01.2024 - Current
Journeyman Mechanic
Alaska Railroad
08.2015 - 01.2024
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Olgoonik Oil field service
03.2014 - 02.2015
Delivery driver
UPS
07.2013 - 11.2013
Military Police Officer
US army
04.2008 - 05.2013
Line Mechanic
Caterpillar
07.2005 - 07.2007
Structural welder - SMAW and FCAW
Norther Industrial Training (NIT)
High School -
Woodruff High School
HVAC certification - Universal Technician
AVTEC