Nathanial Blanton
Locomotive Engineer
Los Lunas,NM
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
Amtrak
08.2023 - Current
- Moved controls such as throttles and air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, steam or gas-turbine-electric locomotives.
- Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run.
- Conferred with conductors and traffic control center personnel via radio phones to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays and oncoming trains.
- Checked speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout route.
- Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.
- Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
- Inspected locomotives for operational readiness by making FRA and company-required checks and tests.
Conductor
BNSF Railroad
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
Probation Parole Officer
New Mexico Department Of Corrections
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Monitored inmates' progress using questionnaires and psychological testing.
- Performed routine home inspections and drug tests for offenders on parole.
- Conducted pre-sentence investigations by doing in-depth research and compiling police reports.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
- Developed case reports detailing inmate history and likelihood of committing another crime.
- Reported violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
Park Ranger- Open Space
Village Of Los Lunas
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Enforced laws and regulations within parks for campgrounds, trails, nature preserves and roadways.
- Performed search and rescue operations for missing people and coordinated with local agencies for response operations.
- Utilized topography using GPS technology when analyzing park parameters and terrain.
- Patrolled all areas by foot and vehicle to assess park conditions and notified maintenance department regarding trash and debris.
- Incorporated humane wildlife suppression measures to keep animals from getting too close to visitors.
- Administered first aid to visitors suffering from falls and minor injuries and contacted paramedics for hospital transport in serious cases.
- Directed incoming and outgoing traffic during special events and identified available parking areas for drivers.
DWI Compliance Officer
Village Of Los Lunas/Valencia County
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
- Monitored inmates' progress using questionnaires and psychological testing.
- Performed routine home inspections and drug tests for offenders on parole.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Correctional Lieutenant
New Mexico Department Of Corrections
05.2011 - 08.2017
- Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
Education
GED -
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM 05.2001 -
Skills
Passenger Locomotives
Passenger Trains
Engine Tests
Policy Enforcement
De-Escalation Techniques
Motivational Interviewing
Trained in Defensive Tactics
Search and Seizure Procedures
Intake Procedures
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer
Amtrak
08.2023 - Current
Conductor
BNSF Railroad
01.2023 - 08.2023
Probation Parole Officer
New Mexico Department Of Corrections
10.2021 - 01.2023
Park Ranger- Open Space
Village Of Los Lunas
10.2018 - 10.2021
DWI Compliance Officer
Village Of Los Lunas/Valencia County
08.2017 - 10.2018
Correctional Lieutenant
New Mexico Department Of Corrections
05.2011 - 08.2017
GED -
Central New Mexico Community College
05.2001 -