Jason Sims
Graceville ,FL
Summary
Dynamic Locomotive Engineer with CSX Transportation, skilled in optimizing train operations and ensuring safety compliance. Proven expertise in train control systems and effective communication, contributing to seamless yard operations and successful training of new engineers. Committed to continuous learning and excellence in locomotive troubleshooting and inspections.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
CSX Transportation
07.2002 - Current
- Coordinated with yardmasters to ensure the efficient movement of trains within rail yards, optimizing space utilization and minimizing delays.
- Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
- Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
- Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run.
- Assisted in training new Locomotive Engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices for optimal job performance.
- Climbed on and off train cars to set or release hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses between rail cars and remove and replace broken knuckles.
Education
Locomotive Engineering School - Locomotive Engineer
REDI Center
Atlanta Ga06.2005
Skills
- Safety rules and regulations
- Train control systems
- Railroad signaling understanding
- Two-way communication device use
- Continuous learning mindset
- Communication and coordination
- Train operation expertise
- Yard operations
- On-board inspections
- Brake control operation
- Train control apparatus tests
- Car coupling
- Federal regulations compliance
- Track switch operation
- Locomotive troubleshooting
- Switching maneuvers
- Brake examination tests
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer
CSX Transportation
07.2002 - Current
Locomotive Engineering School - Locomotive Engineer
REDI Center
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