Jose Molina
Morenci,AZ
Summary
Seasoned Locomotive Engineer with 40 years of experience. Successful at maintaining clean and organized cars with knowledge of manual and automatic rail switched. Dedicated to following schedules and preventive maintenance.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
Freeport-McMoRan
06.1984 - 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.
- Reduced fuel consumption with strategic train handling techniques, resulting in significant cost savings.
- 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.
- Strengthened communication between crew members through regular briefings and debriefings, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Skillfully operated multiple types of locomotives across diverse terrains, displaying adaptability and flexibility in challenging situations.
- Contributed to the development of emergency response plans for various scenarios involving derailments or hazardous materials spills.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by maintaining locomotive equipment and troubleshooting issues as they arose.
- Observed tracks to detect obstructions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Graduation Alliance
Tucson, AZ08.2024
Skills
- Safety rules and regulations
- Train Control Systems
- Railroad Signaling Understanding
- Two-way communication device use
- Communication and Coordination
- Continuous learning mindset
- Train Operation Expertise
- Yard operations
- Track Switch Operation
- Electric freight locomotives
- Switching maneuvers
- Regulatory Compliance
- Emergency Response Preparedness
- Safety Monitoring
- Accident reporting
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer
Freeport-McMoRan
06.1984 - Current
High School Diploma -
Graduation Alliance
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