I am looking for a position where I may utilize my skillset obtained working with locomotives, that will also allow me to lengthen my knowledge and skills, within this field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Manager
Columbia Rail, LLC
09.2018 - 06.2024
Handled all shipping/receiving of parts.
Used Excel to enter new parts/track parts used to maintain accurate inventory. Assigned inventory locations.
Maintain/Create documents in Excel. Word. PowerPoint. One Drive. Microsoft Office.
Monitor/Track incoming deliveries/orders from venders.
Handle core returns including verifying returns coming from multiple locations.
Typed up locomotive defects. data load sheets. air brake valve lists. air box component C/O forms. load test records. etc.
Pulled all filters/parts etc. for upcoming Locomotive PM's & defect work. Replaced inventory as needed.
Placed blue flag/lock out tracks.
Changed Locomotive filters Air. Oil. Fuel. Carbody.
Performed wheel inspections & documented reports.
Some experience with identifying brake shoes that are B/O & replacing them.
Check Hyatt boxes & journal boxes.
Check Traction Motor brushes.
Inspect steps. handrails. catwalk. cab. for defects.
Removing/prepping Loco prior to sanding/paint.
Locomotive sanding w/DA Sanders using various grits.
Some experience with bondo.
Some experience with prepping pressure pot & have used pressure pot 2x to paint loco from the belt down.
Hand roll/fine paint on catwalks. fine hand painting.
Collect oil samples & ship them out.
Maintain all locomotive files year to year.
Travel out of state for Contract PM's.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morris Community High School
Morris, IL
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
Skills
Excellent organization skill
Ability to wrench & use numerous tools
Ability to lift above 70 lbs
Able to problem solve
Able to know when I don't know & to find a solution
Rolling Stock Engineering Technician at Keolis MHI Rail Operation and Management LLC.Rolling Stock Engineering Technician at Keolis MHI Rail Operation and Management LLC.