Michael Clark
South Salt Lake
Summary
Detail-oriented Railway Inspector specializing in emergency preparedness and safety compliance. Led development of emergency response programs and training curricula, enhancing team collaboration and public safety awareness. Fostered effective communication and team leadership to ensure strict adherence to safety regulations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Traveling Car Inspector
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Salt Lake City
11.1995 - Current
- Managed derailment response operations
- Supervised yard, shop, and derailment crews, directing work functions for effective operation
- Inbound & outbound train inspections
- Line of road repairs of rolling equipment
- Shop repair of rolling equipment
- Direct yard and shop forces of work details to be completed
- Training new hires of rail operations and company as well as government regulations
- Billing, documentation and record keeping of work performed
Emergency Responder Railway Awareness Presenter
Operation Lifesaver Inc
Salt Lake City
09.2000 - 01.2020
- Instructed emergency responders on effective response protocols for railway incidents
- Educated responders on hazards associated with freight and passenger incidents
- Organized and facilitated annual response simulations to enhance preparedness
Community Outreach Coordinator
City of South Salt Lake Fire Dept
South Salt Lake
02.2008 - 08.2018
- Coordinated training for community volunteers in disaster preparedness, strengthening local response capabilities
- Executed emergency management roles alongside fire department officers to enhance community safety
- Managed Metro Fire REHAB response unit, coordinating efforts with Salt Lake valley fire and police agencies.
- Oversee program budget and grant application for new equipment
- State of Utah Community Emergency Response Team training curriculum developer
Railworker Hazardous Materials Program Instructor
National Labor College
Silver Spring
01.2006 - 07.2016
- Developed and delivered curriculum aligning with DOT, NIEHS, and DOE grant guidelines to ensure compliance and effective learning outcomes
- Facilitated adult education classes to enhance knowledge and skills in hazardous materials management
- OSHA General Industry, Construction Site and Disaster Site Worker Authorized delivery
- Developed Train the Trainer peer program to empower colleagues in instructional techniques and safety protocols
- HAZWOPER 40 hour course delivery
Education
Certificates - Firefighter
Utah Fire & Rescue Academy
Utah02-2008
High School Diploma -
Brewer High School
Brewer, ME05-1989
Some College (No Degree) - Worker Health & Safety
National Labor College
Silver Spring, MDSkills
- Emergency response coordination
- Safety management
- Regulatory policy knowledge
- Project management
- Training development
- Crane operator certification
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Community Outreach Coordinator
City of South Salt Lake Fire Dept
02.2008 - 08.2018
Railworker Hazardous Materials Program Instructor
National Labor College
01.2006 - 07.2016
Emergency Responder Railway Awareness Presenter
Operation Lifesaver Inc
09.2000 - 01.2020
Traveling Car Inspector
Union Pacific Railroad Co
11.1995 - Current
Certificates - Firefighter
Utah Fire & Rescue Academy
High School Diploma -
Brewer High School
Some College (No Degree) - Worker Health & Safety
National Labor College