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Michael Auzenne

Baytown,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Conductor / Locomotive Operator

Packwell
10.2020 - Current
  • Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
  • Performed daily inspections on switches.
  • Negotiate and directed train/rail cars movement.
  • Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
  • Climbing 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.
  • Working in all weather conditions / 12hrs+
  • Heavy equipment operations [ Locomotive & Track mobile]
  • Consistently complying to job standards when operating locomotive
  • Move controls such as throttles and air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, steam or gas-turbine-electric locomotives.
  • Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
  • Conferring with conductors and traffic control center personnel via radio phones to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays and oncoming trains.
  • Observed tracks to detect obstructions.
  • Monitored gauges or meters that measured speed, amperage or air pressure in brake lines or main reservoirs.
  • Enhanced safety measures by strictly adhering to railroad regulations and conducting thorough pre-departure inspections.
  • Keep records of contents and destination of each train car and make arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
  • day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
  • Inspecting locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.
  • Training new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.

Switchman

PSC
08.2018 - 10.2020
  • Negotiate and directed train and rail cars movement.
  • Performed daily inspections on switches.
  • Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
  • Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
  • Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
  • Consistently 'following strict FRA,OSHA, Exxon guidelines
  • Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
  • Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
  • Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Improved on-time performance with effective communication between train crew members and dispatchers.
  • Evaluated track conditions during travel, reporting any abnormalities that could impact the safety or efficiency of train operations.
  • Conducted comprehensive safety briefings for crew members before each trip, promoting a culture of safety awareness among colleagues.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current with industry best practices and regulatory changes.
  • Maintained detailed records of train movements, incidents, and maintenance activities as required by company policy and federal regulations.

Emissions Technician

EMSI
02.2013 - 07.2017
  • Climbing towers with equipment to diagnose leaking emissions on piping/valves
  • maintaining & completing monitoring schedule to keep customer in OSHA compliance
  • Maintained equipment integrity by performing routine calibration, cleaning, and maintenance tasks.
  • scheduling & assisting with pipe/valve repair
  • Daily JHA ( job hazard analyzing) documentation
  • Collaborated with repair technicians to diagnose issues contributing to high emission levels coming from pipping & Valves
  • Ensured compliance with environmental regulations through accurate record-keeping and documentation of test results.
  • Identified improperly repaired items and addressed with supervisor to resolve.
  • Kept up-to-date on current industry standards and best practices through ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing training and mentorship to new Emissions Technicians entering the field.

Pipe Inspector/machine Operator

JSW Steel USA
05.2010 - 05.2013
  • Examined products for imperfections and defects.
  • Running electrical broom over pipes , revealing weaken integrity
  • Using grinder and scrapper along with other tool to smooth out rough spots along pipes edge.
  • assisting with weld repairs , once flaws are identified
  • Following Rig procedures and coordinating with crane for pipe movement
  • Flowing OSHA standards and maintaining a safe work environment
  • Learning to operate heavy equipment & forklift for heavy pipe movement
  • constant radio communication with crane for safe movement of product to different locations
  • operating heavy equipment as safe as possible.
  • learning control board for moment of heavy piping.

Skills

  • Code compliance
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Calibrations
  • Switchman/ Train Operations
  • Environmental Operations
  • Power and hand tool use
  • Data Entry
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft word
  • Entry level schematics
  • Safety Equipment inspections
  • Safety Oriented
  • Heavy equipment Operations
  • Heavy object lifting
  • Communication
  • Decision making
  • Multi-tasking
  • 'Hazard identification
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Train assembly
  • Track switching
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer Relations
  • Verbal Communication
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Coupling and uncoupling

Timeline

Conductor / Locomotive Operator

Packwell
10.2020 - Current

Switchman

PSC
08.2018 - 10.2020

Emissions Technician

EMSI
02.2013 - 07.2017

Pipe Inspector/machine Operator

JSW Steel USA
05.2010 - 05.2013
Michael Auzenne