Richard Higginbotham
Palestine,Tx
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Railroad Car Man
Union Pacific
06.2006 - 03.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Winch Truck Operator
Halliburton Energy Services
04.2004 - 06.2006
- Performed inspections before each shift, identifying any potential issues before they became significant problems.
- Contributed to team success by collaborating effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly responding to changes in project requirements or schedules.
- Implemented preventive maintenance measures to extend the lifespan of winch truck equipment.
- Maintained professional demeanor under pressure, efficiently managing multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing safety above all else.
- Provided expert guidance to junior operators, fostering a positive learning environment within the team.
- Ensured safe operations by strictly adhering to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Reduced risk of accidents by consistently monitoring winch truck systems for potential issues or malfunctions.
- Operated hoist to lower and raise instruments and tools in wells and observed signals of engineering personnel to complete accurate movements and maintain team safety.
- Observed equipment gauges, indicators and hand signals to verify load positions or depths.
Education
High School Diploma -
University of North Texas
Denton, TXSkills
- Friendly, positive attitude while working safely on multiple freight cars and programs Such as drug seizures, wrecks, truck hunters among others
- Serviced freight cars, foreign and domestic for air work including air testing, valve replacement, diagnosing problems to complete air tests
- Knowledge of units and draft gears, removal and installation Years of truck work and knowledge of all components
- Years of operating skyjacks, articulating lifts, fall protection safety procedures as well as forklift operation
- Analytical Problem-Solving
Certification
- Welding certification]
Timeline
Railroad Car Man
Union Pacific
06.2006 - 03.2025
Winch Truck Operator
Halliburton Energy Services
04.2004 - 06.2006
- Welding certification]
High School Diploma -
University of North Texas
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