Lane Riley
Carlsbad,NM
Summary
Enthusiastic Engineer with 10 years of increasingly responsible experience operating, switching and conducting freight trains and locomotives. Passionate about achieving safe, economical and comfortable rail transportation. Devoted to a leadership role in ensuring safe practices of all coworkers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
BNSF
Carlsbad, NM
02.2018 - Current
- Operated locomotive in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations.
- Inspected locomotive daily to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Monitored speedometer readings to ensure adherence to posted speed limits.
- Checked paperwork related to freight being transported for accuracy and completeness prior to departure.
- Ensured proper functioning of airbrakes and monitored pressure levels throughout trips.
- Performed train inspections, tests and procedures, completed associated paperwork and identified and documented train equipment defects.
Conductor
BNSF
Clovis, NM
11.2013 - 02.2018
- Conducted safety inspections of train equipment prior to each trip.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable railroad rules and regulations.
- Maintained communication with dispatchers and other crew members via radio or other methods.
- Operated switches, signals, crossings, and other railway devices along the route.
- Followed strict safety protocols at all times while operating a train engine.
- Notified supervisors immediately upon discovery of any mechanical issues or malfunctions.
- Assisted in training new conductors on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Verified paperwork necessary for freight shipments was accurate before departure from stations.
- Inspected switches on daily basis.
Education
High School Diploma -
Farwell High School
Farwell, TX05-2013
Skills
- Safety Procedures
- Conflict Resolution Abilities
- Regulatory Compliance
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer
BNSF
02.2018 - Current
Conductor
BNSF
11.2013 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Farwell High School