Guillermo Nino
Riverview
Summary
Dedicated Locomotive Engineer with proven expertise in safety compliance and equipment maintenance. Skilled in conducting inspections and training personnel, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to regulations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
Grand Trunk Western Railroad
Flat Rock
10.2005 - 10.2025
- Operated locomotives safely and efficiently across various routes.
- Monitored train systems for optimal performance during journeys.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers and crew to ensure safety protocols.
- Conducted routine inspections of locomotive equipment before departures.
- Adhered to federal regulations and company policies for safe operations.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot operational issues promptly.
- Maintained accurate logs of train movements and operational conditions.
- Trained new engineers on safety procedures and operational guidelines.
- Conducted brake checks and general inspections before work.
- Conducted movement of rail cars and overall train and completed or verified air couplings and electrical connections between locomotives.
- Prepared reports documenting locomotive issues.
- Operated locomotives according to strict delivery and route schedules.
- Inspected couplers regularly for signs of wear or damage while en route.
- Ensured proper functioning of airbrakes and monitored pressure levels throughout trips.
- Reported all delays or mechanical problems encountered during shifts to supervisor immediately.
- Responded promptly to signals from railroad dispatchers regarding changes in route or schedule.
- Communicated via radio with other engineers regarding traffic issues on shared tracks.
- Checked paperwork related to cargo being transported for accuracy and completeness prior to departure.
Track Laborer
Grand Trunk Western Railroad
Flat Rock
07.2003 - 10.2025
- Operated front end loader efficiently on construction sites.
- Conducted daily equipment inspections for safety compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for various projects.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure workflow efficiency.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize accidents on site.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project needs.
- Cleared away debris from work sites prior to beginning projects.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Maintained track integrity through regular inspections and repair tasks.
- Operated hand tools and machinery for track maintenance and installation.
- Reported track conditions and hazards to supervisors for timely action.
- Repaired or replaced defective bolts, spikes and anchors that secure track structures in place.
- Loaded supplies onto trucks for delivery to various sites along the railway line.
Education
High School Diploma -
Riverview Community Highschool
Riverview, MI05-2003
Skills
- Locomotive operation
- Brake inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Train systems monitoring
- Route scheduling
- Problem solving
- Training new personnel
- Two-way communication device use
- Department of transportation regulations
Accomplishments
22 years injury free in the work place.
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer
Grand Trunk Western Railroad
10.2005 - 10.2025
Track Laborer
Grand Trunk Western Railroad
07.2003 - 10.2025
High School Diploma -
Riverview Community Highschool