Michael Jones
Marysville,WA
Summary
Self-motivated Locomotive Engineer offering 10 years background interpreting train orders, monitoring gauges and meters and diagnosing minor breakdowns. Analytical and determined professional with proven communication and troubleshooting skills. Expertise in locomotive inspection and train assembly and disassembly. Certified Conductor, Brakeman and Switchman with thorough knowledge of operating rules and instructions for class 1 Railroads. Maintaining railyard and assisting with movement of trains. Skilled at completing manual tasks and working with dispatchers and workers for continual service and smooth transportation of goods. Eye for detail when inspecting equipment to catch issues early to complete repairs or address concerns.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
BNSF Railroad
03.2013 - Current
- Inspected locomotives for operational readiness by making FRA and company-required checks and tests.
- Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely.
- Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
- Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.
- Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
- Interpreted and relayed hand and lantern signals affecting movement of train and controlled speed and clearance distance of cars.
- Conferred with conductors and traffic control center personnel via radio phones to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays and oncoming trains.
- Implemented safe environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures..
Yardmaster
BNSF Railroad
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Informed supervisor and shipping lead about shipping concerns to avoid backups.
- Increased storage capacity of distribution center with planned loading strategies to increase output with cross-docking.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
- Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
- Conferred with engineers regarding train routes, timetables and cargoes and discussed alternative routes in response to rail defects or obstructions.
- Collaborated with engineers to determine maintenance schedules and repairs, plan out-of-service times and coordinate returns to service.
Quality Control Inspector
Boeing
11.2011 - 03.2013
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Equipment
US Navy
12.2007 - 12.2011
- Performed ground checks and assisted functional check pilots with in-flight functional check procedures.
- Supervised and coordinated activities of crew aboard ship.
- Oversaw underway replenishment procedures to maintain equipment used in unloading and loading cargo.
- Completed preventive maintenance routines, documentation and procedures.
- Performed basic preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment such as motors, conveyors, mechanical components or electrical wiring and electrical components for production equipment.
- Troubleshot and repaired electromechanical and pneumatic systems, using electrical drawings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hs
Essex, MD06.2007
Skills
- Passenger Safety
- Cycle Counts
- OSHA Standards
- Safety Procedures
- Reading Comprehension
- Equipment Inspection
- Time Management
- Locomotive Inspection
- Heavy Rail Operations
- Training Junior Team Members
- Computer Tracking
- Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) Equipment Operation
- DOT Requirements
- Yard Operations
Timeline
Yardmaster
BNSF Railroad
01.2016 - 01.2017
Locomotive Engineer
BNSF Railroad
03.2013 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Boeing
11.2011 - 03.2013
Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Equipment
US Navy
12.2007 - 12.2011
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hs
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