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Overview
Work History
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Certification
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Ryan Bohannon

Ryan Bohannon

Safety Coordinator
South Haven,KS

Summary

In search of rewarding career that is surrounded with talented and professional people who take ownership of their own career.

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Safety and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Coordinator

BNSF Railway
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Maintained working relationships and acted as a liaison between managers and 1500 TYE employees.
  • Entered detailed descriptions of safety issues into EHS-Star (Safety Reporting Log)
  • Reviewed the logs with both managers and employees across various crafts to ensure these items were remediated in a timely fashion.
  • Came up with innovative ways to reduce injuries by reducing unnecessary exposures.


Union Representative

SMART-TD
01.2008 - Current
  • Represented 90 members of a local union as the Secretary-Treasurer keeping records of union dues and filing federal reports. Aided with Short Term Disability Insurance, and RRB sickness benefits. Represented employees with their safety issues. Aided employees with everything from retirement paperwork, to mental health/substance abuse problems.

Locomotive Engineer

BNSF Railway
01.2005 - Current
  • Performed freight movement under 100% rules compliance to all FRA and BNSF rules pertaining to Train Yard and Engine movements over 600 miles of the BNSF Railway Company.
  • Handled millions of tons of freight at high speeds up to 70mph.
  • Supervised employees and Yard Movements as both Utility person, and Yard Foreman.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure equipment functionality and safety standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Wichita State University
01.2003

Skills

  • Original idea generation
  • Arbitration preparation
  • Critical thinking
  • Relationship building
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Effective negotiation
  • Policy development

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Kansas Division Safety Bell Award for being the safest division on BNSF Railway through effectively reporting, logging, and foolowing through on a myriad of safety issues.

Certification

  • EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Professional
  • Certified Locomotive Engineer, BNSF Railway, 2013-Present.

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Safety Coordinator

BNSF Railway
01.2019 - 01.2022

Union Representative

SMART-TD
01.2008 - Current

Locomotive Engineer

BNSF Railway
01.2005 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Wichita State University

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