Sean Harcrow
Locomotive Engineer
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Hardworking Locomotive Engineer with 10 years maintaining railyard and assisting with movement of trains. Skilled at completing manual tasks and working with dispatchers and workers for continual service and smooth transportation of goods. Eye for detail when inspecting equipment to catch issues early to complete repairs or address concerns.
Dedicated Railroad professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Reliable Locomotive Engineer with 10 years of experience in GE and EMD locomotives. Dedicated to providing excellent service and preventive maintenance. Adept at completing long routes on time and paying attention to schedules.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
Union Pacific
San Antonio, TX
11.2011 - Current
- Moved controls such as throttles and air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, steam or gas-turbine-electric locomotives.
- Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run.
- Monitored commission hour operations to coordinate with field supervisors for mechanical or infrastructure breakdowns.
- Directed operations during disruptions in service, providing for diversion of trains, adding stops and connections, general train movements and flow of information to crews and customers.
- Inspected locomotives for operational readiness by making FRA and company-required checks and tests.
- Operated automated systems to propel trains, add or remove cars and switch cars around to unload freight.
Train Conductor
Union Pacific
San Antonio, TX
11.2011 - Current
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Maintained strict schedules for passengers and cargo.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
- Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
Commercial Sales Representative
Servpro Of Northeast San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
09.2009 - 11.2011
- Aggressively generated new business by prospecting, making follow-up calls to customers and contacting referrals.
- Presented bids and contracts for potential clients to review during meetings.
- Maintained relationships with existing customers to optimize service quality, business growth and customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed and structured sales forecasts to reflect needs of [Location] and [Location] market.
- Provided day-to-day support for [Type] accounts by answering inquiries, checking availability of products and corresponding with customers via email.
- Attended training sessions on sales skills, product knowledge, technical information, as well as company policies and procedures.
MWD Field Specialist
Schlumberger
Denver, CO
10.2007 - 09.2009
- Determined accurate angles and depths before drilling or giving instructions.
- Provided expertise to support day drilling operations.
- Maintained machinery, tools and vehicles in good working order to prevent unnecessary operational delays.
- Completed field reports and boring logs on daily basis and discussed issues with site supervisor.
- Followed established business practices, regulatory requirements and job safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Electrical Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
San Antonio, TX 09.2005 - 08.2007
Skills
Electric freight locomotives
Two-way communication device use
Emergency Response
Yard operations
Brake control operation
Department of Transportation Regulations
Safety rules and regulations
Engine tests
Product and service sales
Teamwork and Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Flexible and Adaptable
Dependable and Responsible
Self-Motivated
Planning and Coordination
Project coordination
Maintenance and Repair
Problem-Solving
Excellent Communication
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Veteran of the US Army
Spent 4 years in the military as a Cavalry Scout.
Honorably discharged in 1999.
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer
Union Pacific
11.2011 - Current
Train Conductor
Union Pacific
11.2011 - Current
Commercial Sales Representative
Servpro Of Northeast San Antonio
09.2009 - 11.2011
MWD Field Specialist
Schlumberger
10.2007 - 09.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Electrical Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
09.2005 - 08.2007