Keith Benally
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Union Pacific Railroad Co. Skilled in train operation and safety compliance, adept at problem-solving and emergency response. Proven track record in ensuring operational efficiency and safety, while effectively managing railcar logistics and conducting thorough equipment inspections.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Train Conductor
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Phoenix, AZ
02.2025 - Current
- Operated trains safely across various routes and terrains.
- Coordinated with dispatchers to achieve on-time departures and arrivals.
- Monitored train systems, enhancing safety and efficiency during journeys.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify equipment functionality and safety compliance.
- Communicated with other personnel via radio or telephone while on duty.
- Operated switches and signals in accordance with established procedures.
- Ensured that all operating rules were followed at all times.
- Managed railcar loading, unloading, and switching to maintain operational flow.
- Conducted daily inspections of switches to ensure proper functionality and safety.
- Interpreted various signals to start, stop and back-up train or set and release air brakes.
Track Maintainer
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Phoenix, Arizona
11.2022 - 02.2025
- Inspected track for defects including broken or missing rail joints, loose bolts and spikes, washouts, and deteriorated ties to ensure safety and reliability.
- Performed regular maintenance and repair of railroad track, including replacing ties, rails and other components.
- Implemented preventative measures to maintain track performance and extend lifespan of track components.
- Inspected track conditions for safety and reliability.
- Assisted with the installation of new tracks, switches and crossings.
- Operated a variety of hand tools and power equipment to maintain track structure.
- Operated lifting devices by moving levers and controls to efficiently load, unload, transport, and stack materials.
- Responded promptly to emergency repair requests due to weather events or unforeseen circumstances, minimizing potential disruptions.
- Removed debris from the right-of-way such as rocks, trees, brush or other hazardous materials that could cause damage to the trains or tracks.
- Used cranes to lift and guide individual steel components into position.
Refinery Operator
Marathon Petroleum Corp
Gallup, New Mexico
02.2009 - 10.2022
- Operated refinery equipment to enhance production efficiency and reliability.
- Operated valves to regulate flow of materials through process equipment such as pumps, compressors, exchangers, heaters, coolers, and reactors.
- Adjusted process parameters such as temperatures, pressures, flows, levels and compositions to ensure optimal operation.
- Monitored gauges, indicators and computer displays in order to verify specified operating conditions.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery, minimizing operational downtime and ensuring continuous production.
- Troubleshot refinery processes and equipment malfunctions, facilitating prompt resolution and maintaining operational integrity.
- Identified process abnormalities and took corrective action.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, ensuring quick resolution of incidents.
- Investigated causes of breakdowns or shutdowns that occurred during shift operations.
- Analyzed samples for quality control purposes using laboratory instruments such as gas chromatographs or spectrometers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gallup High School
Gallup, NM05-2002
Skills
- Train operations
- Safety compliance
- Signal interpretation
- Railcar management
- Track maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Emergency response
- Problem solving
- Hazardous materials
Certification
Class A CDL
Timeline
Train Conductor
Union Pacific Railroad Co
02.2025 - Current
Track Maintainer
Union Pacific Railroad Co
11.2022 - 02.2025
Refinery Operator
Marathon Petroleum Corp
02.2009 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Gallup High School