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Gavin Ackerman

Glenside,PA

Summary

Experienced railroad worker with 10 years of experience in the railroad industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving safety and man management. Job role included, Authorized person/ Lineman duties working on overhead lines, electrical bond and the mounting of transformers. Railroad safety supervisor duties, checking and maintaining/ securing Overhead line (catenary) electrical bonding, heights and staggers (measuring and recording).

Controller of site safety/ Railroad safety supervisor duties included, setting up safe working zones for railroad gangs and other track workers, brief all health and safety practices in accordance to the method statement, brief all workers of the hazards around each work site, assign workers to duties and issue instructions regarding sequence of activities and any train movements.


Whilst honing my craft I worked on the Crossrail project which at the time was Europe's biggest civil engineering project, I was a supervisor on a switches and crossover project running the length of England, where is was overseeing the location of the new track panels in tandem with the catenary, and track placement parallel to cat poles for bonding purposes.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Substation Electrician Trainee

Amtrak
02.2024 - Current
  • Improved substation reliability by performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting on high voltage equipment.
  • Promoted a clean work environment by adhering to environmental regulations regarding waste disposal and pollution prevention measures during maintenance activities.
  • Increased safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of substation components and identifying potential hazards.
  • Minimized risk of equipment failure by proactively identifying potential issues through visual inspections and preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by repairing or replacing faulty electrical equipment, such as transformers and circuit breakers.

Freight Conductor

CSX Railroad
12.2021 - Current
  • Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
  • Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
  • Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
  • Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
  • Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
  • Performed daily inspections on switches.
  • Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
  • Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
  • Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
  • Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
  • Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.

Amazon Delivery Driver

CX Delivered
02.2021 - 11.2021
  • Updated dispatchers frequently to convey changes such as route issues or weather delays potentially impacting delivery schedules.
  • Deliver packages on behalf of amazon.
  • Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order
  • Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times
  • Completed pre and post-trip safety inspections, recording and reporting any defects and malfunctions

Merchandising Service Associate

Lowes
10.2020 - 02.2021

• Merchandising Service Associate (MSA) completed merchandising resets and service-related projects accurately, on time, and in accordance with merchandising and safety standards. Followed detailed project instructions. MSA builds displays, processes damaged products, rotates and prices stock, resolved project issues or questions, check third party work completion, and provide proof of project completion.

  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts

Authorized Person

MECX Technical Services
02.2015 - 11.2017
  • Authorized person/ Lineman. maintaining overhead lines within the railroad infrastructure, Testing and then Isolating overhead lines with the operation of section switches and application of earths, inspection, maintaining and replacing overhead line (catenary) electrical bonds, heights and staggers (measuring and recording overhead lines) replacing insulators and mounting transformers.
  • Controller of site safety/ Railroad safety supervisor duties included, setting up safe working zones for railroad gangs and other track workers, brief all health and safety practices in accordance to the method statement, brief all workers of the hazards around each work site, assign workers to duties and issue instructions regarding sequence of activities and any train movements.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Used magnetic drill, rail saw, Kango rotary hammer, grinders, circular saw and small tools.

Authorized Person

Bridgeway Consulting Ltd
12.2008 - 01.2015
  • Authorized person/ Lineman. maintaining overhead lines within the railroad infrastructure, Testing and then Isolating the overhead lines with the operation of section switches and the application of earths, inspection,maintaining and replacing overhead line (catenary) electrical bonds, heights and staggers (measuring and recording overhead lines) replacing insulators and mounting transformers.
  • Controller of site safety/ Railroad safety supervisor duties included, setting up safe working zones for railroad gangs and other track workers, brief all health and safety practices in accordance to the method statement, brief all workers of the hazards around each work site, assign workers to duties and issue instructions regarding sequence of activities and any train movements.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Used magnetic drill, rail saw, Kango rotary hammer, grinders, circular saw and small tools

Troop Commanders Driver

British Army
12.2002 - 04.2007
  • This included the servicing of land rovers, setting up different radios and keeping constant contact with the main Headquarters on exercise out in the field.
  • Other duties were working in the vehicle servicing bay, participating in guard duty for security, and vehicle patrols.
  • 4 tours served in operational zones, Guard duty on the main gate included checking vehicles and entry passes to ensure persons were eligible to enter.
  • Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills
  • Secured and protected military property, assets and personnel
  • Operated and maintained armored vehicles
  • Monitored conditions for field artillery team during combat missions

Education

Diploma - Professional For IT And Telecoms

Gateshead College
06-2011

Diploma - Key Skills in Working With Others

Stockton Riverside College
08-2010

Diploma - Business Improvement Techniques

East Durham College
02-2009

St Bedes R.C Comprehensive, County Durham GCSE: Maths (C); English (B, B); Single Award Science (B); French (C); History (C); Food Tech (C); Media Studies (C); Religious Education (C); Art (B) -

05.2001

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Teamwork
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Personnel Training And Development
  • Occupational safety
  • Training and mentoring
  • Repair work

Additional Information

  • Interests and Activities- Karting, Cycling, Playing Soccer, Pool, walking

Timeline

Substation Electrician Trainee

Amtrak
02.2024 - Current

Freight Conductor

CSX Railroad
12.2021 - Current

Amazon Delivery Driver

CX Delivered
02.2021 - 11.2021

Merchandising Service Associate

Lowes
10.2020 - 02.2021

Authorized Person

MECX Technical Services
02.2015 - 11.2017

Authorized Person

Bridgeway Consulting Ltd
12.2008 - 01.2015

Troop Commanders Driver

British Army
12.2002 - 04.2007

Diploma - Professional For IT And Telecoms

Gateshead College

Diploma - Key Skills in Working With Others

Stockton Riverside College

Diploma - Business Improvement Techniques

East Durham College

St Bedes R.C Comprehensive, County Durham GCSE: Maths (C); English (B, B); Single Award Science (B); French (C); History (C); Food Tech (C); Media Studies (C); Religious Education (C); Art (B) -

Gavin Ackerman