Michael Dorrell
Midvale
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
US Army
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Operate one or more types of locomotives ranging in size from 60-120 tons.
- Conduct preventive maintenance on railroads and appurtenances to achieve higher user benefits, increase maintenance and repair cost effectiveness, and develop a systematic approach to maintenance and repair.
- Inspect, maintain, repair, and improve railroad track and associated appurtenances at Tooele Army Depot.
Inspect, maintain, repair, and improve railroad track and associated appurtenances at Tooele Army Depot. - Inspect railroad track at Tooele Army Depot at intervals mandated by governing regulations by walking or moving along in vehicle on the track at a speed which is slow enough to visually detect defects.
Mechanical Assembler
Stadler Rail USA-North Salt Lake
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Test finished products for compliance with tolerances and overall quality.
- Maintain neat and clean work area, clearing debris, organizing parts and keeping spaces open.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, schematics and drawings to assemble parts and products.
- Execute entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set-up sheets, work orders, drawings or blueprints.
- Production of rail vehicles and their components based on specifications (assembly technology, drawings)
Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints
Mechanical Assembly Technician
FireFly Automatrix
06.2021 - 06.2021
- Maintained neat and clean work area, clearing debris, organizing parts and keeping spaces open.
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
- Executed entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set-up sheets, work orders, drawings or blueprints.
- Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
- Correctly and safely used variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.
- Assembly of mechanical parts to facilitate harvester/mower builds and assemblies.
Recreation Specialist
United States Air Force
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Works closely with Fitness Director in planning and carrying out of fitness programs and understanding of program requirements to include facilities, equipment and personnel.
- Planning and carrying out fitness program and understanding of program requirements.
- Troubleshoot, repair and schedule with contractors upgrades, repairs and replacement of fitness equipment.
- Knowledge and use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Perform daily general cleaning of strength and cardio equipment in fitness center facility.
- Coordinate maintenance of fitness or sports facilities, grounds, or equipment with other agencies.
- Provides superior customer service.
- Safely operates 5k and 10k forklifts
Ramp Agent
Southwest Airlines
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs.
- Communicated closely with ground crew, flight crew, and tow person via headset radio to maintain loading and unloading safety and efficiency.
- Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for immediate repair attention to avoid creating flight departure delays.
- Performed mathematical functions to interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions.
- Coordinated all ground crew activities to complete objectives on schedule.
Driver
Safety-kleen
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Collected used oil and anti-freeze from various companies.
- Adhered to Department of Transportation and Hour of Service regulations.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
Mechanical Service Operator
Union Pacific Railroad
08.2015 - 12.2018
- Signaled crew member for movement of locomotives, using lanterns, hand signals or radio.
- Operated locomotives within railroad yard limits to couple, uncouple, or switch rail cars.
- Ensured compliance with all Federal Railroad Administration, Railroad rules/regulations.
- Safely, effectively operate shop machines/tools such as high-pressure steam cleaning equipment, sand cranes and forklifts.
- Daily use of track switches, derails, automatic switches to change routing of locomotives or rail cars.
- Lift or carry up to 40 pounds and up to 80 pounds (with assistance); push/pull at minimum of 50 pounds.
Mechanical Service Operator
Union Pacific Railroad
04.2022 - Current
- Signaled crew member for movement of locomotives, using lanterns, hand signals or radio.
- Operated locomotives within railroad yard limits to couple, uncouple, or switch rail cars.
- Ensured compliance with all Federal Railroad Administration, Railroad rules/regulations.
- Safely, effectively operate shop machines/tools such as high-pressure steam cleaning equipment, sand cranes and forklifts.
- Daily use of track switches, derails, automatic switches to change routing of locomotives or rail cars.
- Lift or carry up to 40 pounds and up to 80 pounds (with assistance); push/pull at minimum of 50 pounds.
Assistant Signal Maintainer
Union Pacific Railroad
07.2011 - 08.2015
- Prepared work sites the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment.
- Safely operated heavy equipment such as mini-excavators, high-rail excavators and back-hoes for digging of trenches .
- Performed daily inspection of vehicles/equipment for missing parts, loose parts and damage reporting any damage to supervisor.
- Removal of out dated signal system equipment, installation of updated signal systems; signal cabins, signal heads/masts, signal foundation.
- Adhere to all Federal Railroad Administration/Railroad rules, regulations and guidelines.
Master Sergeant/Flight Chief
U.S Air Force Reserve
03.2013 - 05.2021
- Ensures storage facility procedures are in place to safe guard supplies and 100+ pieces of equipment.
- Establishes/supervises military bare base facilities that provide food, fitness, lodging, sports management, recreation, laundry operations to deployed personnel.
- Planning and carrying out military fitness program, understanding program requirements to include facilities, equipment and personnel.
- Maintains close liaison with civilian industry to keep abreast of current trends, product development and improved customer service techniques.
- Improved work methods/procedures to ensure economic operation, customer satisfaction and resolves customer complaints.
- Obtained military drivers/forklift license; operates box trucks, 5k, 10k gas and diesel engine forklifts.
- Requisitions and accounts for substance, supplies, equipment needed to support specific military forces and program.
- Knowledge with use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and Excel
Education
High School Diploma -
EMERY HIGH SCHOOL
Castle Dale, UT1995
Skills
- Training and development
- Positive learning process
- Time management skills
- File/records maintenance
- Quick learner
- Problem Solving
Additional Information
- CPR/AED certification
- Commercial Drivers License Class B
- Hazmat and Tanker endorsement
- Current Utah DOT Medical Card
- Completed Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Apprenticeship/ 345th Training Squadron, Naval Base Ventura County, California 2007
- Completed Interservice Mechanic Apprentice Course/Naval Construction Training Center, Port Hueneme, California 2007
Military Leadership
- Senior Non-commissioned Officer Leadership Development, Hill AFB Utah 2018
- Air Force Non-commissioned Officer Academy, Hill AFB Utah 2017
- Air Force Leadership Development Course, Hill AFB Utah 2010
- Air Force Airman Leadership Course, Hill AFB, Utah 2009
Timeline
Mechanical Service Operator
Union Pacific Railroad
04.2022 - Current
Locomotive Engineer
US Army
01.2022 - 04.2022
Mechanical Assembler
Stadler Rail USA-North Salt Lake
08.2021 - 01.2022
Mechanical Assembly Technician
FireFly Automatrix
06.2021 - 06.2021
Recreation Specialist
United States Air Force
09.2019 - 06.2021
Ramp Agent
Southwest Airlines
04.2019 - 07.2019
Driver
Safety-kleen
01.2019 - 01.2019
Mechanical Service Operator
Union Pacific Railroad
08.2015 - 12.2018
Master Sergeant/Flight Chief
U.S Air Force Reserve
03.2013 - 05.2021
Assistant Signal Maintainer
Union Pacific Railroad
07.2011 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
EMERY HIGH SCHOOL
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