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NICHOLAS JENSEN

Sedro-Woolley,WA

Summary

Experienced and self-motivated professional with a strong background in BNSF Railway operational safety practices. Certified freight conductor and locomotive engineer through BNSF training programs, equipped with comprehensive knowledge of the General Code of Operating Rules, Air Brake and Train Handling, System Special Instructions, and HAZMAT compliance. Over 14 years of active duty experience in the United States Air Force as a Law Enforcement Officer, with skills honed in supervising various operational sections within career field. Additionally, 10 years of experience in supervising, mentoring, managing, and being certified as a first-line supervisor.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Freight Conductor/ Locomotive Engineer/Maintenance of Way

Burlington Northern Santé Fe
2015.01 - Current
  • Nine years experience running mixed freight, bulk commodity, and stack trains as a freight conductor and locomotive engineer in the Pacific North West.
  • Operate freight trains through diverse environments from Rural, urban, and mountain grade trackage including tracks from Whitefish, MT all the way to Vancouver, BC.
  • Identified potential risks during daily operations, taking proactive measures to mitigate hazards and maintain safety standards.
  • Foundation in General Code of Operation Rules, Air Brake and Train Handling, System Special Instructions as well as Hazmat, train make up and compliance.
  • Well versed in Positive Train Control and Trip Optimizer uses and rules and regulations.

Class A Driver/Field Tech

West Central Environmental Consultants
2016.03 - 2017.03
  • Operate Class A and B Vehicles for hazmat and environmental spill and Railroad Derailment Cleanup Operations
  • General Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, FRA, and EEO federal regulations
  • Purge and Clean 80K to 1-2 million USG diesel, fuel, and petroleum tanks as well as water, storage, waste, and hazmat tanks
  • Oversee Transport and Vacuum truck Drain ups for Pipeline fabrications on Storage tanks as well as in the field pipeline operations
  • Operated on front end loader, skid steer, and Mini Excavator for HAZMAT recovery efforts of spills derailments though out the Midwest region
  • Water way Boom deployment certified, 40 hour Hazwhopper Cert, Confined Space Cert, E-railsafe cert, roadway worker cert, Koch pipeline cert, BNSF safety cert.

NCOIC of Customs & Immigration - Fly Away Security Coordinator

USAF
2012.08 - 2014.09
  • Responsible for the direct supervision of a seven-person section that processes all customs and immigrations for 49K passengers, 4.5K aircraft, with 1.5K of illegal items confiscated annually
  • Oversee aircraft security logistics supporting missions to 12 locations throughout the Pacific delivering essential supplies to special operations teams in deployed locations
  • Coordinated six aircraft security teams in less than two hours to bring 319 tons of relief supplies and relocated 2,400 displaced personnel effected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines
  • Created bag search matrix streamlining customs bag processing for military personnel entering Japan more efficiently .
  • Evaluated employee performance within the security team regularly, offering constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth when warranted.

Military Working Dog Handler/ Kennel Master/Trainer

USAF
2008.06 - 2012.08
  • Oversaw military working dog teams in training, OJT compliance and proficiency as well coordinating K-9 antiterrorism schedules and OIF deployment logistics
  • Keep canine instruction revision in the kennel section 100% compliant with the regional requirement.
  • Played a pivotal role in emergency response situations, utilizing MWD teams to quickly assess and neutralize potential threats.
  • Instructor the first ever joint US and South Korean training seminar explaining training and decoy techniques to the South Korean Air Force canine unit.
  • Developed innovative training methods tailored to individual dog-handler team strengths and weaknesses, resulting in improved overall performance levels.
  • Reduced potential security threats with regular detection sweeps for explosives and narcotics using MWD teams.

Multiple Positions With in Security Forces

United States Air Force
2000.09 - 2011.06

Held multiple positions with in the Security Forces career field to include, Response Force Leader, Patrolman, NCOIC of Plans and Programs, NCOIC Police Services and flight trainer.

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Management/Supervision
  • Safety Practices
  • General Code of Operating Rules
  • Air Brake and Train Handling
  • Hazmat Compliance
  • System Special Instructions
  • Microsoft Office
  • Policy & Regulation
  • Communication
  • Railroad Operations
  • Investigation Practices
  • Engineer Responsibilities
  • Conductor Responsibilities

Education/certifications

  • Burlington Northern Santé Fe Locomotive Engineers Training Course
  • Burlington Northern Santé Fe Freight Conductors Training Course
  • Ashford University 15 Semester hours towards Business Management
  • Community College of the Air Force 77 semester hours towards Criminal Justice
  • Waynesville High School Graduate

References

 to be determined

Timeline

Class A Driver/Field Tech

West Central Environmental Consultants
2016.03 - 2017.03

Freight Conductor/ Locomotive Engineer/Maintenance of Way

Burlington Northern Santé Fe
2015.01 - Current

NCOIC of Customs & Immigration - Fly Away Security Coordinator

USAF
2012.08 - 2014.09

Military Working Dog Handler/ Kennel Master/Trainer

USAF
2008.06 - 2012.08

Multiple Positions With in Security Forces

United States Air Force
2000.09 - 2011.06
NICHOLAS JENSEN