
Detail-oriented professional with over 26 years of experience in track inspections and safety compliance. Recognized for team leadership and effective issue resolution, contributing to enhanced safety standards and efficient rail operations.
*Inspected track components for compliance with federal railroad administration and Union Pacific safety standards.
*Identified defects and irregularities during inspections, documenting findings to ensure compliance and enhance safety.
*Monitored rail conditions and reported issues to maintenance teams for swift resolution.
Executed routine maintenance checks, ensuring timely replacement of worn or damaged parts.
*Responded promptly to emergency call-outs, assessing situations to facilitate quick resolutions and maintain operational safety.
EIC-Flagger Employee In Charge
*Oversaw flagging operations to ensure safe train movement.
*Providing a safe workplace through train coordination.
*Make track inaccessible when needed. Applied locks and spikes rail clamp.
*Demonstrated knowledge on how and when to install derails and communicate with yard master and dispatchers.
*Monitored worksite conditions for hazards and safety compliance.
*Demonstrated expertise in railroad track authority procedures..
*Requested track and time, track warrants, track permits, read timetables, applied slow orders, and understood yard limits.
Tamper Operator
*Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
*Machinery operated Mark 4 and Jackson. Equipment was used for raising and elevating track in geometry standards to prevent any deviation of track that can potentially lead to derailment.
*Monitored equipment performance and reported issues promptly.
*Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
Foreman
*Supervised daily operations and maintained workflow efficiency on the job site.
*Responsible for rail change out, panel renewing in accordance with FRA CWR policy.
*Provided leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering skill development and promoting a collaborative work environment.
*Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
*Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards for Union Pacific expectations.
Loader Operator
*Operated a variety of heavy machinery such as CAT, CASE and Jhon deere to load and unload materials.
*Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
*Followed all safety protocols to prevent any accidents or injuries.
Hyrail Equipment Operator
*Operated a variety of equipment such as TR10, TIE Crane, spike puller, anchor applicator, onrail driller, Hyrail equipment that help install ties.
* Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently to ensure a safe track structure.
Regulator
*Operated several types of regulators from oldest to newest model.
*Manipulated ballast movement information to facilitate compact ballast and maintain a safe continuous welded rail standard.
Crawlers
*Excavating moving materials and moving track in tonnage in a safe manner.
Assistant Foreman
*Collaborated with supervisors to ensure adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
*Monitored work progress and communicated updates to team members effectively.
*Maintained accurate records of materials, supplies, and equipment usage for projects.
*Reviewed project plans and specifications to ensure compliance with requirements.
*Supported the foreman in resolving on-site issues and conflicts among workers.
*Scheduled maintenance for machinery to minimize downtime during operations.