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Pat Varley

Sunset,LA

Summary

Proven leader with extensive experience at BNSF Railroad, adept in mechanical expertise and exceptional communication abilities. Excelled in enhancing operational efficiency and safety, significantly reducing miscommunications and unauthorized practices. Skilled in supply chain management and staff supervision, my strategic approach to problem-solving and team collaboration drove substantial improvements in performance metrics and customer satisfaction.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Road Foreman of Engines

BNSF Railroad
02.2022 - Current


  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships
  • Adapted well to new jobs and environments
  • Communicated issues with other vendors to solve complex issues
  • Very dependable, can self manage and meet goals without prompting
  • Able to adapt communication to different audiences
  • Oversaw operational costs by limiting overtime and maintaining optimal headcount to meet performance goals.
  • Recommended changes in structure or personnel to secure optimal utilization of resources.
  • Monitored product damage and audited routes to optimize reliable product delivery.
  • Redirected manpower and resources to service customers on routes with operational difficulties.
  • Filled in for drivers to keep on track of scheduled routes.
  • Supervised transportation operations to maintain safe operation, high level of customer service and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Managed customer interaction records to resolve service issues.
  • Analyzed transportation operations to determine best dispatch practices to achieve service objectives at lowest costs.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.

Terminal Trainmaster

BNSF Railroad
12.2021 - 02.2022
  • Made public announcements on routes and delays.
  • Used strong communication skills to direct multiple musicians in rehearsals and performances.
  • Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
  • Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
  • Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
  • Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
  • Performed daily inspections on switches.
  • Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
  • Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
  • Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
  • Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
  • Prospected for leads to build pipeline and convert to sales opportunities.
  • Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
  • Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.

Locomotive Engineer

BNSF Railroad
04.2013 - 12.2021
  • 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.
  • Designed route and delivery schedules for Number locomotives.
  • Maneuvered locomotives to transport freight or passengers between stations.
  • Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
  • Observed tracks to detect obstructions such as Type and Type obstructions.
  • Operated automated systems to propel trains, add or remove cars and switch cars around to unload freight.
  • Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.
  • Interpreted and relayed hand and lantern signals affecting movement of train and controlled speed and clearance distance of cars.
  • Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
  • Used Software to prepare reports regarding problems encountered such as accidents, signaling problems, unscheduled stops, and delays.
  • Checked speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout route.
  • Conferred with conductors and traffic control center personnel via radio phones to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays and oncoming trains.
  • Climbed on and off train cars to set or release hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses between rail cars and remove and replace broken knuckles.
  • Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely.
  • Inspected locomotives for operational readiness by making FRA and company-required checks and tests.
  • Monitored train-loading procedures to load and unload freight without damage.
  • Conferred with conductors or traffic control center personnel via radiophones to issue or receive stops, delays or oncoming train information.
  • Observed tracks to detect obstructions.
  • Interpreted train orders, signals or railroad rules and regulations that governed locomotive operation.
  • Received starting signals from conductors and used controls such as throttles or air brakes to drive electric, steam or gas turbine-electric locomotives.
  • Monitored gauges or meters that measured speed, amperage or air pressure in brake lines or main reservoirs.

Education

Diploma -

Nebraska City High School
Nebraska City, NE

Skills

  • Mechanical expertise
  • Incident Investigation
  • Communication abilities
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Safety Procedures
  • Route Planning
  • Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
  • Staff Supervision
  • Supply Ordering
  • Critical Thinking
  • Transportation Procedures
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Rules Enforcement
  • Dispatch Communications
  • Federal Regulations
  • Team Leadership
  • Logistics Management
  • Equipment Operation
  • Analytical Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Team building
  • Detail Oriented
  • Rail Operations
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Time Management
  • Professionalism
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Goal Setting

Timeline

Road Foreman of Engines

BNSF Railroad
02.2022 - Current

Terminal Trainmaster

BNSF Railroad
12.2021 - 02.2022

Locomotive Engineer

BNSF Railroad
04.2013 - 12.2021

Diploma -

Nebraska City High School

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