SAMANTHA Waywardson
Covington,KY
Summary
Detail-oriented Mechanic with strong educational background in electronics, supported by field research and professional work experience in transportation, locomotive, and military.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Technical Advisor
Wabtec Transportation Services
Cincinnati, OH
09.2022 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to implement technical solutions improving operational efficiency.
- Designed and executed training programs for staff on new technologies and processes.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize product performance and reliability standards.
- Conducted thorough system analyses to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction.
Tech Adviser & Material Logistic Specialist
GE/Wabtec Transportation
Glendive, MT
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Maintained daily inventory & order purchased reports
- Verify shipment transfers & material to and from facility
- Received stock material for high priority locomotives
- Standardized process for the building kits inventory 5's project
Tech Adviser
GE Transportation
Barstow, CA
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Oversaw the production of locomotive maintenance & repair
- Advised craft personal to the proper spec. AMD workspaces
- Provided progression reports to customer - BNSF daily meetings
- Quality inspections and audits
Machinist
Union Pacific Railroad
Bloomington, CA
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Inspected machine parts for conformance to product specifications.
- Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner.
- Supported technicians in equipment maintenance and repair.
- Used hoists and cranes to lift work pieces to the machine.
- Used schematic diagrams to plan work.
- Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities.
- Performed preventative maintenance on electrical panels and distribution systems.
- Informed supervisors when machines needed major service.
- Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.
- Developed and executed layout and installation of electrical systems.
- Technical support and troubleshooting for all locomotive Mechanical and Electrical systems.
Foreman Supervisor
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Bloomington, CA
04.2012 - 06.2015
- Managed teams of up to 30 employed associates.
- Supervised a team of 3 Mechanical service areas.
- Directed the work shift assignments of the Mechanical department.
- Assessments projects in Mechanical and Servicing repair.
- Established project control procedures such as project forecasts and daily projections.
- Completed project mechanical design while providing technical solutions feedback.
- Investigated equipment failures to diagnose faulty operation and made appropriate maintenance recommendations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rochester High
Rochester, WA01-1999
Skills
- IT infrastructure management
- Expert problem solving
- Innovative thinking
- Business process improvement
Certification
Level 1 technical and level 2 technical certification
Timeline
Lead Technical Advisor
Wabtec Transportation Services
09.2022 - Current
Tech Adviser & Material Logistic Specialist
GE/Wabtec Transportation
05.2018 - 06.2020
Tech Adviser
GE Transportation
08.2016 - 05.2018
Machinist
Union Pacific Railroad
07.2015 - 08.2016
Foreman Supervisor
Union Pacific Railroad Co
04.2012 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Rochester High