Sean Langston
Summary
Dedicated high speed railroad professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations. Skilled as a supervisor of tie-rail, adjusting and distressing rail, high-speed surfacing, under-cutter and rail unit gangs. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and maintain safety as a top priority by following all safety regulations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner Operator Truck Transportation
E. Foster & Whitman
11.2020 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Supervisor Track Construction
Amtrak National Railroad
03.2013 - 10.2021
- Trained foreman to take track out of service with form D line 4 and how to track travel equipment with form D, line 2 & 3.
- Prepare job sites for on track job safety.
- Supervised team member performance to meet agency deadlines and requirements.
- Monitored weather conditions to plan work schedules effectively and minimize project delays.
- Inspected in-progress and completed rail construction projects and worker safety and best-in-class final results.
- Monitored over 110 workers to complete projects on-time and under budget with both client and employee satisfaction.
- Communicated with mangers to provide price quotes, discuss design needs and schedule work.
- Maintained detailed inventories of heavy railroad equipment worth over $3,000,000.
- Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
- Trained over many new employees over course of 20 years on rail road equipment use, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Handled multiple calls on daily basis to address employee inquiries and concerns.
- Maintain payroll in Maximo system for over 110 employees
- Worked rail-line from Albany, NY to Washington DC, installing rail.
- Philadelphia derailment project 2015: provided qualified staff to ensure project was completed in efficient time frame while maintaining all safety requirements. Inspected track for FRA compliance.
- New York Rehab and Tunnel ventilation project 2017: Supervised contractors while installing and replacing rail, ties and 25 blowers inside New York Rail tunnel.
- Baldwin freight train derailment project 2018: Created breakdown of project and tasks, staffed all jobs that were needed to finish project in specific timeframes, reconstructed track, upgraded 2 bridges, installed new rail, inspected tracks to meet FRA compliance.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time
Track Foreman
Amtrak National Railroad
11.2006 - 03.2013
- In charge of on track safety, consisting of using form D to move equipment and take track out of service.
- Form D-line 2 and 3 is used to protect on track equipment for movement.
- Form D-line 4 is to take track out of service protect the safety of all independent contractors and all employees on or near the railroad.
- The role requires strong leadership and communication skills.
- Knowledge of track components and repair techniques and ability to work in various weather conditions.
- Enhanced track safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Trained and supervised crew on safety procedures, equipment operation, and job responsibilities of construction, maintenance of railroad right-of-way infrastructure..
- Created and maintained daily assignments, conducted safety briefings.
- Performed on-track inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations/FRA standards.
- Mitigated risks associated with track construction or repairs by closely adhering to safety guidelines and industry standards.
Track Equipment Operator
Amtrak National Railroad
03.1998 - 03.2006
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Preventive troubleshooting
- Worksite safety
- Team Training
- Equipment Maintenance
- Yard leveling and maintenance
- Employee training
- Microsoft Office
- Multitasking abilities
- Good telephone etiquette
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Maximo payroll system
- Construction design
- Project tracking
- Construction work understanding
- Track Switch Operation
- Tracking metrics
- Construction project completion
- Staff management
- Goal oriented
- Training and mentoring in safety training
Certification
- Arasa track supervisor test
- MW-1000
- FRA Safety Standards
- High speed rail inspections
- Railroad worker inspection
- OSHA
- Norac
- CPR-AED-First aide certification
- AMT-2, Electric operating instruction
Military
U.S. Army, Fort Dix. NJ
References
Victor Moss, Director of Tie Rail Production (7 years Associated)
301-752-4187
Mitch Moore, Director of System Production at Amtrak (24 years Associated)
410-404-1155
Rudolph Booker, Division Track Supervisor at Amtrak (24 years Associated)
862-307-5967
Maurice Robinson, Wilmington DE Division Supervisor at Amtrak (24 years Associated)
856-418-4727
Timeline
Owner Operator Truck Transportation
E. Foster & Whitman
11.2020 - Current
Supervisor Track Construction
Amtrak National Railroad
03.2013 - 10.2021
Track Foreman
Amtrak National Railroad
11.2006 - 03.2013
Track Equipment Operator
Amtrak National Railroad
03.1998 - 03.2006
No Degree - Business Management
Western Michigan University
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