John Robertson
Humble
Summary
Dedicated and safety-focused professional with experience. Proven ability to operate and maintain equipment, perform physically demanding work and collaborate effectively in fast-paced environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Switchman and Locomotive Engineer
PSC Group
Houston, TX
11.2018 - 03.2026
- Operated locomotives safely and efficiently, adhering to all safety regulations and protocols.
- Monitored train-loading procedures to load and unload freight without damage.
- Conferred with conductors or traffic control center personnel via radiophones to issue or receive stops, delays or oncoming train information.
- Maintain accurate records of trains movements, inspections, and operational activities
- Directed and trained switch crews on safe work practices, operating procedures and company policies
Switchman
PSC Group
New Orleans, LA
06.2014 - 11.2018
- Communicated effectively using railroad radio systems and hand signals to coordinate train movement.
- Performed railcar coupling and uncoupling, air brake tests, and track switch alignment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies, and promptly addressing for resolution.
Petroleum Maintenance Tech
Don Miller & Associates
Baton Rouge, LA
03.2012 - 06.2014
- Executed lock out / tag out (LOTO) procedures to ensure safety during equipment servicing.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Follow OSHA, environmental, and company safety regulations while working petroleum products and hazardous materials.
- Assisted in training new team members, sharing expertise in petroleum systems operations and maintenance techniques.
Utility Worker
St. James Place
Baton Rouge, LA
03.2009 - 05.2012
- Operated cleaning equipment and safely handled cleaning supplies according to facilities procedures.
- Restocked supplies and maintained inventory of housekeeping and facility materials.
- Provided respectful and professional support to residents,staff,and visitors.
- Collaborated with other utility workers to complete complex projects ahead of schedule, ensuring community satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Capitol Senior High School
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Train control
- Switching operations
- Radio communication
- Emergency response protocols
- Safety compliance
- Safety lockout procedures
- Tool safety management
- Operational endurance
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Reliability and dependability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Computer data entry
Certification
- TWIC
- OSHA
Timeline
Lead Switchman and Locomotive Engineer
PSC Group
11.2018 - 03.2026
Switchman
PSC Group
06.2014 - 11.2018
Petroleum Maintenance Tech
Don Miller & Associates
03.2012 - 06.2014
Utility Worker
St. James Place
03.2009 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Capitol Senior High School