Harlan Knoles
Nebraska State Fire Marshal Agency
Granada,NE
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Adaptable fire safety professional with a strong background in hazard management and team collaboration. Skilled in conducting inspections and facilitating training, contributing to enhanced safety and compliance standards.
Work History
Deputy State Fire Marshal
4 Months- Led code inspection initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance at both state and federal levels.
- Facilitated training sessions for operators and excavators on 811 rules and regulations.
- Conducted investigations for pipeline and 811 occurrences.
- Actively engaged as a collaborative team member on WIRAT and NHIT teams.
Heavy Equipment Operator
2 Years 4 Months- Operated heavy machinery, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to enhance reliability and performance.
- Executed regular inspections and repairs of roads and right-of-ways to enhance public accessibility.
Maintenance of Way Laborer
2 Years 5 Months- Operated heavy machinery for track maintenance and repair.
- Conducted inspections of tracks and equipment to identify safety hazards.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily maintenance tasks efficiently.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize workload based on project needs.
Machinist
1 Year 11 Months- Conducted routine inspections and preventative maintenance on locomotives.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in locomotives, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes, reducing turnaround time for repairs.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing repairs, maintaining a safe work environment.
Conductor, Engineer, Mechanic
3 Years 11 Months- Operated trains safely, ensuring adherence to schedules and protocols.
- Conducted pre-journey inspections to ensure equipment readiness and compliance.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Executed safe train operations to guarantee timely transportation of goods.
- Conducted systematic inspections to ensure adherence to regulatory timelines.
- Conducted thorough assessments and executed corrective actions to mitigate identified concerns.
Skills
Hazardous materials handling
Incident command system
Wildland firefighting
First aid and CPR
Interagency coordination
Firefighting operations
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Effective communication
Crew leadership
Adaptability and flexibility
Decision-making
CPR certified
Professionalism
Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Certified Fire Officer II , Nebraska State Fire Marshal Agency
- Certified Hazardous Materials Technician Level, Nebraska State Fire Marshal Agency
- Certified Fire Instructor I, Nebraska State Fire Marshal Agency
- Nationally and State Licensed EMT
- Trained to the ICS 400 Level
- Qualified to the Engine Boss Level
- Qualified Faller
Timeline
Deputy State Fire Marshal
Nebraska State Fire Marshal Agency
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
Heavy Equipment Operator
Perkins County Nebraska
11.2018 - 03.2021Read More
Maintenance of Way Laborer
Nebraska Kansas and Colorado Railway
06.2016 - 11.2018Read More
Machinist
Union Pacific Railroad Co
05.2014 - 04.2016Read More
Conductor, Engineer, Mechanic
Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado Railway
06.2010 - 05.2014Read More