Kirk Schmidt
Sterling,CO
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electronic Technician/Inspector
Union Pacific Railroad
04.2021 - Current
- Conducted, maintained, tested and repaired multiple crossing and signal electronic components, parts, equipment and systems including GCP, HXP, Electrocode, Microlok, and relay based systems.
- Recommended changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
- Reviewed building diagrams and blueprints to determine errors in electronic equipment installations.
- Fixed circuit boards and wire harness problems using schematics, wiring diagrams, and testing instruments.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment failures to reduce operational disruption.
- Installed and maintained a variety of electrical and electronic components in accordance with approved methods and procedures.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex faults within target timeframes.
- Monitored and tested equipment performance to diagnose and resolve problems.
- Calibrated electrical components and systems to optimize performance.
- Led preventative maintenance and inspections to limit electrical issues.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, limiting electrical risk and equipment downtime.
- Trained new system users and employees in classroom type sessions to promote useful system knowledge and operations expertise.
- Updated hardware and software platforms by implementing automation and efficiency improvements.
Signal Maintainer
Union Pacific Railroad
06.2010 - 04.2021
- Documented repairs and maintenance performed and provided supervisor with regular reports.
- Read and interpreted circuit prints, blueprints, schematics and drawings to efficiently complete job tasks and projects.
- Performed inspections, diagnostics and troubleshooting on structures, equipment and devices and determined appropriate repair work.
- Performed installations and conducted repair work on railroad crossing signals and components to bolster safety.
Signalman
Union Pacific Railroad
02.2009 - 06.2010
- Documented repairs and maintenance performed and provided supervisor with regular reports.
- Performed inspections, diagnostics and troubleshooting on structures, equipment and devices and determined appropriate repair work.
- Performed installations and conducted repair work on railroad crossing signals and components to bolster safety.
- Read and interpreted circuit prints, blueprints, schematics and drawings to efficiently complete job tasks and projects.
Education
No Degree - Computer Science
Aims Community College
Greeley, CONo Degree - Railroad Electronics
Signal School
Salt Lake City, UT02.2010
High School Diploma -
Julesburg High School
Julesburg, CO05.1998
Skills
- Circuit Board Repair
- Unscheduled Emergency Repair
- Equipment Manual Interpretation
- Document Preparation
- Electrical Safety
- Electrical Design
- Installation
- Technical Documentation
- Equipment Installation
- Troubleshooting
- Testing
Certification
- FCC License
Summary
I have 15 years of railroad electronic experience. I started out on maintenance gang installing signal and crossing systems and quickly moved into a maintainers position while I was still in signal school. I then spent 10 years maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing multiple signal systems throughout my territory while helping other maintainers in my area with the aspirations of becoming a Electronic Technicians and moving my way into management. While maintaining I obtained my FCC license in order to advance my career qualifications to become an Electronic Technician. I currently work as an Electronic Technician and take on many other roles and responsibilities including training and working with new hires while completing my own testing. It is my goal to move on to a management position and beyond from here.
Timeline
Electronic Technician/Inspector
Union Pacific Railroad
04.2021 - Current
Signal Maintainer
Union Pacific Railroad
06.2010 - 04.2021
Signalman
Union Pacific Railroad
02.2009 - 06.2010
No Degree - Computer Science
Aims Community College
No Degree - Railroad Electronics
Signal School
High School Diploma -
Julesburg High School
- FCC License
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