Savin Nou
BNSF Railway
Harker Heights,United States
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience
Professional maintenance expert with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair of complex systems and machinery. Reliable, adaptable, and able to meet changing needs effectively. Known for ensuring optimal operational efficiency and safety in all tasks. Brings Army leadership experience, tool room oversight, and maintenance discipline to complex shop operations.
Work History
Machinist/Heavy Equipment Mechanic
12 Years 10 Months- Maintain 100% compliance documentation during scheduled locomotive service.
- Complete 5-10 locomotive inspections per shift before maintenance work begins.
- Inspect inbound and outbound locomotives to FRA standards before maintenance repairs.
- Service EMD and GE locomotives on quarterly, biannual, and annual maintenance schedules.
- Replace major locomotive components, including head and piston liner assemblies, ring gears, and turbos.
All wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
1 Year 1 Month- Logged 100% of repair work orders with current notes for electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical service tasks.
- Completed 5 maintenance inspections per shift on wheeled vehicles and trailers to identify service issues early.
- Troubleshot 24v and 12v electrical components across wheeled vehicles to isolate faults and restore operation.
- Serviced, repaired, and rebuilt hydraulic cylinders to return equipment to reliable working condition.
- Performed scheduled maintenance on multiple axle vehicles to support consistent fleet readiness.
- Handled unscheduled repairs on trailers and wheeled vehicles to reduce downtime during field operations.
- Supported maintenance of multiple axle vehicles and trailers by coordinating follow-up service tasks and parts needs.
Diesel Technician/Mechanic
10 Months- Handled 10 maintenance work orders per week while servicing engines, lifts, and in-vehicle camera systems.
- Completed 5 engine overhauls per month across diesel, Ford, Dodge, and Chevrolet powertrains.
- Rebuilt transmissions, diesel fuel injectors, steering components, suspension parts, and braking hardware on diverse vehicles.
- Serviced Ford gasoline and diesel 6.8 and 6.0 engines, plus wheelchair lifts and related vehicle systems.
- Installed Honeywell and Apollo surveillance systems in vehicles, maintaining clean wiring and reliable system placement.
- Applied hands-on welding and blueprint reading to support tear-down, repairs, and accurate mechanical reassembly.
Squad Leader/Service Team Leader
6 Years 5 Months- Led team operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Coordinated daily tasks, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
- Diagnosed and maintained major diesel engines on Oshkosh, Caterpillar, and Detroit platforms.
- Serviced power-assisted brake systems, wheeled vehicle suspension systems, wheel/hub assemblies, and hydraulic steering components.
- Managed unit tool room inventory and equipment availability while recording maintenance items and parts usage.
- Tracked equipment calibration schedules and deadlines to keep tools ready for maintenance work.
- Applied welding and blueprint reading to support repair work on wheeled vehicles and diesel components.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Diesel Mechanic/Locomotive Basics
Diploma - Diesel Mechanics
High School Diploma
Skills
Welding
Locomotive inspections
Blueprint reading
Hydraulic systems troubleshooting
Brake system repair
Diesel engine diagnostics
Heavy equipment overhaul
Preventive maintenance planning
Work order management
Parts inventory control
Equipment calibration
Quality control inspections
Accomplishments
- Carded Journeyman Machinist through the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
- Welding Certification both flat and horizon welding.
- Completion of Diesel Mechanic courses on both EMD and GE manufactures.
Certification
Carded Journeyman Machinist through the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Timeline
Machinist/Heavy Equipment Mechanic
BNSF Railway
12.2013 - CurrentRead More
Diesel Technician/Mechanic
EK Coaches and Bus Sales
02.2013 - 12.2013Read More
All wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Washington Army National Guard
01.2013 - 02.2014Read More
Squad Leader/Service Team Leader
United States Army
07.2006 - 12.2012Read More
Everett Community College
High School Diploma
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United States Army Training Center
Diploma from Diesel Mechanics
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BNSF Technical Training Center
Certificate of Completion from Diesel Mechanic/Locomotive Basics
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