KYLE HUFF
Harwood,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Railroad Conductor
Texas, Gonzales and Northern Railway
Harwood, TX
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Coordinated activities between crew members regarding cargo loading and unloading operations at terminals.
- Conducted inspections of railcars for defects and reported any issues to management.
- Assisted in the safe operation of trains, checked for proper equipment and ensured compliance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations.
- Organized paperwork related to train operations such as manifests and switch lists.
- Performed yard switching operations as needed to ensure efficient movement of cars within yards.
- Conducted routine maintenance duties on locomotives including checking fluid levels and tire pressure.
- Managed railcar loading, unloading and switching.
- Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between trains.
- Observed yard traffic to determine track availability to accommodate inbound and outbound traffic.
Route Truck Driver
Superior Disposal
Luling, TX
11.2018 - 11.2023
- Reported any mechanical issues or safety concerns with the truck to supervisor immediately.
- Drove responsibly in accordance with local speed limits and road signs and conditions.
- Checked tires, lights, brakes, oil. on a regular basis as part of preventative maintenance program for vehicle.
- Completed paperwork accurately prior to returning from route run.
- Provided courteous and professional customer service at all times during delivery process.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any changes in schedule or delays due to traffic conditions.
- Monitored fuel levels throughout day and refueled when necessary.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws while driving route truck.
- Responded quickly to any customer inquiries or complaints regarding product delivery or service issues.
- Maintained cleanliness of interior and exterior of route truck at all times.
- Assisted other drivers if needed while on shift by providing assistance with loading and unloading goods or helping out on their routes.
- Managed time effectively to meet or exceed daily delivery quotas and performance goals.
- Reviewed routes and expected delivery time frames to determine proper order of deliveries and anticipate potential delays.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Participated in safety meetings and training sessions to stay informed on best practices.
- Followed safety rules to keep clean driving record with no accidents or incidents.
Floorhand
Edde Drilling Company
Victoria, TX
10.2014 - 11.2018
- Cleaned and maintained the rig deck area to ensure a safe working environment.
- Provided assistance to other crew members during emergency situations as needed.
- Managed inventory of tools and supplies used on the rig site.
- Inspected and maintained blowout preventers, mud tanks, and shale shakers.
- Assisted in loading and unloading supplies onto the rig deck for use by personnel onboard.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts or cranes as needed.
- Performed maintenance and repair of drilling equipment, including pumps, valves, motors, and other components.
- Set up surface piping systems for proper circulation of fluids throughout the wellbore.
- Conducted regular inspections of drill pipes for signs of wear or damage before use.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while performing tasks.
- Assisted with rigging up and down operations on the drill floor.
- Assisted with setting up auxiliary power sources such as generators or compressors when necessary.
- Participated in training sessions related to safety procedures and general oilfield operations.
- Operated tongs to make up or break out drill pipe connections.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues encountered during job duties.
- Adhered to all safety regulations set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Tested pressure gauges, valves, and flowmeters to ensure they are functioning properly.
- Maintained records of material usage and disposal according to company guidelines.
- Installed casing strings into wells in accordance with engineering specifications.
- Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
- Cleaned and prepared sites for drilling operations and post-operation clean-up.
- Participated in rig mobilization and demobilization processes, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
- Performed regular inspections and maintenance on drilling equipment and tools.
- Managed the handling, sorting, and stacking of drilling pipes and drill strings.
- Monitored drilling operations and reported any issues to the Driller.
- Transported materials and pallets between areas.
- Guided pipes off racks into drilling rigs using tongs and other hand tools.
- Followed workplace safety guidelines by wearing protective clothing and correctly operating heavy machinery.
Floorhand
Latshaw Drilling
Tulsa, OK
07.2012 - 09.2014
- Cleaned and maintained the rig deck area to ensure a safe working environment.
- Provided assistance to other crew members during emergency situations as needed.
- Managed inventory of tools and supplies used on the rig site.
- Delivered necessary materials, tools and supplies to production workers to streamline workplace efficiency.
- Used cranes and forklifts to lift heavy materials and move items between workplaces.
- Followed workplace safety guidelines by wearing protective clothing and correctly operating heavy machinery.
- Cleaned tools, work surfaces and storage areas to achieve proper sanitary conditions.
- Observed gauges, valves, charts and thermometers to record necessary information.
- Assisted skilled production workers by cleaning supplies, holding tools and storing equipment.
- Promoted worksite safety by adhering to OSHA requirements and resolving hazards.
- Guided pipes off racks into drilling rigs using tongs and other hand tools.
- Monitored drilling operations and reported any issues to the Driller.
- Managed the handling, sorting, and stacking of drilling pipes and drill strings.
- Participated in rig mobilization and demobilization processes, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
- Cleaned and prepared sites for drilling operations and post-operation clean-up.
- Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.
- Operated tongs to make up or break out drill pipe connections.
- Assisted with rigging up and down operations on the drill floor.
- Assisted with setting up auxiliary power sources such as generators or compressors when necessary.
Education
CDL
Victoria College
Victoria, TX06-2018
Skills
- Materials transportation
- Safety awareness
- Meeting participation
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Cargo Handling
- Route Management
- Safe Driving
- Delivery Scheduling
- Equipment Operation
- Customer-Oriented
- Efficient trip planner
- Strong Work Ethic
- Route planning expertise
- Safe Driving Practices
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- Inclement weather driving
- Load security
- Time management abilities
- Team building
- Equipment Maintenance
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Railroad Conductor
Texas, Gonzales and Northern Railway
03.2024 - 06.2024
Route Truck Driver
Superior Disposal
11.2018 - 11.2023
Floorhand
Edde Drilling Company
10.2014 - 11.2018
Floorhand
Latshaw Drilling
07.2012 - 09.2014
CDL
Victoria College
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