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Eric M. Gibson

Eric M. Gibson

Heaters,WV

Summary

I currently work at A&O railroad as a welder helper where I perform a variety of task associated with the track. I currently hold qualifications and certifications in a variety of fields an can adapt to any job or situation presented. I am always willing to learn new things an train to be more proficient at my job and perform it in a safe an timely manner. Some Core qualifications include outstanding attendance, teamwork,safety,oriented leadership abilities, equipment operations, general labor and the ability to provide quality work with a great safety and work record.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Railroad Track Laborer

Appalachian and Ohio railroad
Buckhannon, West Virginia
12.2021 - Current
  • Clean work area after completing assignments.
  • Transport equipment between worksites when required.
  • Grind, file, buff and smooth welds using grinders, drills, wire brushes and other tools.
  • Inspected railroad track and components for defects, such as broken ties, misaligned rails, and deteriorated ballast.
  • Ensured safety regulations were followed at all times while working onsite near active train lines.
  • Repaired or replaced damaged railroad ties utilizing jackhammers, crowbars, pickaxes, and other tools.
  • Measured distances between railroad ties accurately with tape measurer or laser leveler.

fork, Mill operator

Lignetics inc, Sand, WV
02.2019 - 12.2021
  • Maintain mills.
  • Assist dryer operator.
  • Check moisture content.
  • General maintenance.
  • Die an roll changes.
  • Repair an rebuild of bearings.
  • Transferred finished goods and products to holding and loading areas.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures and standards.
  • Inspected mill equipment and documented findings for maintenance personnel.
  • Directed and trained other workers to change rolls and operate mill equipment and to safely meet production schedules.

Roustabout

Highpoint construction
09.2017 - 10.2018
  • High point construction, Buckhannon WV, Production Roustabout.
  • Valve installment.
  • Leak repair.
  • Equipment inspection and repair.
  • Painting.
  • Production maintenance.
  • Participated in all company safety meetings to learn different ways to alleviate accidents.
  • Utilized active listening to determine what supervisors expected and responsibly completed all tasks within expected timeframes.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

Equipment Operator

Schlumberger
Weston, WV
03.2017 - 09.2017
  • Building perforating Guns.
  • Cleaning Switch body’s.
  • Rigging up & down.
  • Running forklift & man lift.
  • Rebuilding downhole tools.
  • Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
  • Relocated vehicles by driving to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.

Foreman •Crew leader

Et360
Bridgeport, WV
02.2016 - 09.2016
  • Rig cleans.
  • Pit cleans.
  • Pad cleans.
  • Water transfer.
  • Spill response.
  • Environmental solutions.
  • Pond cleans.
  • Heavy equipment operation.
  • Examined completed work to detect defects and verify conformance to specifications.
  • Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
  • Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.

Laborer

Ryan Environmental
Bridgeport, WV
11.2015 - 02.2016
  • Environmental control.
  • E&S removal.
  • Spill response.
  • Equipment operation.
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
  • Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.

Roustabout

Waste Management Inc
Bridgeport, WV
06.2015 - 11.2015
  • Services Bridgeport, , Roustabout.
  • Confined space.
  • Confined space rescue.
  • Safe land trained.
  • General oilfield labor.
  • Rig cleans.
  • Pit cleans.
  • Transported equipment from one job site to another.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.

Education

Diploma -

Braxton county
01.2007

Skills

  • Class B CDL
  • OSHA training
  • First aid certified
  • Certified forklift operator
  • General construction
  • Hand tool operations
  • Equipment operation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • PPE use
  • Supervision
  • Heavy equipment operator
  • Track work
  • Welding

References

Richard Allen

304-492-5325

Retired/mastec

Romney WV

Jimmy Stout

304-644-9581

Foreman/precision

Heaters WV

Brandon Lee

Supervisor/Highpoint

304-997-9305

French creek WV

Timeline

Railroad Track Laborer

Appalachian and Ohio railroad
12.2021 - Current

fork, Mill operator

Lignetics inc, Sand, WV
02.2019 - 12.2021

Roustabout

Highpoint construction
09.2017 - 10.2018

Equipment Operator

Schlumberger
03.2017 - 09.2017

Foreman •Crew leader

Et360
02.2016 - 09.2016

Laborer

Ryan Environmental
11.2015 - 02.2016

Roustabout

Waste Management Inc
06.2015 - 11.2015

Diploma -

Braxton county

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