Shane Palus
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Focused Locomotive Engineer, Conductor and Remote Control Operator with Twelve years experience supporting daily needs in railroad yard and train traffic management. Effective team player when helping with switching, coupling cars and performing necessary inspections required to maintain efficiency in every situation. Talented at helping trains remain on schedule by working quickly and coordinating with other yard workers, Yardmaster and Conductors.
Also capable of training new employees in a way that maintains situational awareness as well as safety and efficiency in a variety of tasks presented on a day to day basis. Picked by the Road Foreman of Engines to participate in an LETP mentoring program that allowed the opportunity to assist students as they proceeded through the Locomotive Engineer Training Program to make sure that none of the employees were struggling . When a weak spot was identified, was able to provide extra tutoring utilizing real world situations to explain and clarify any confusions . Part of this program also involved reaching out to current Locomotive Engineers to asses their capabilities and willingness to participate in assisting students as they progressed through the program as well as gather feedback about the students they had already taught to gain information on how each student was doing.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
BNSF Railway
Kansas City, MO
07.2010 - Current
- Worked with conductors to operate locomotives safely.
- Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.
- Conferred with conductors , dispatchers, yard and train masters via radio to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays and oncoming trains.
- Inspected locomotives for operational readiness by making FRA and company-required checks and tests.
- Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
- Climbed on and off Locomotives and Rail Cars to set or release hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses between rail cars and remove and replace broken knuckles.
- Checked speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout route.
- Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
- Used Trip Optimizer , TSS and Positive Train Control to prepare reports regarding problems encountered such as signaling problems, unscheduled stops and delays.
- Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run.
- Interpreted and relayed hand and lantern signals affecting movement of train and controlled speed and clearance distance of cars.
- Added or detached loads by coupling or uncoupling cars.
- Implemented safe environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures..
- Reviewed, analyzed and investigated operational problems, correcting when appropriate and calling to attention of supervisor or manager when necessary.
- Communicated with dispatchers about train cargo and timetables.
- Qualified on use of Remote Control Locomotives to safely and efficiently switch cars in various situations.
- Selected by Road Foreman to participate in LETP Student mentoring program which included answering questions, directing and assisting students in completing runs with knowledgeable instructors and identifying where a student needed assistance and tutoring in problematic areas.
- Utilizing time off at home as well as away terminals to assist various students in the LETP program in areas such as track warrants, signalling , and other authority situations. This also includes checking in with students as they progress through the LETP to verify if any further assistance is needed.
Basic Shift Manager
Mcdonalds, PDI FOODS
Cody, WY
06.2009 - 07.2010
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
- Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
- Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
- Consistently exhibited calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating smoothly and set positive example for shift team.
- Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of areas.
- Advised new employees on company procedures and policies to facilitate daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Tracked receipts, employee hours and inventory movements.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Checked building to confirm maintenance and cleaning met code and regulations.
- Assisted management team in developing and creating welcoming atmosphere for crew members to voice complaints.
- Trained back-up associates and led crew members in managing operations of storefront.
- Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase productivity and profitability while tightly controlling costs.
- Oversaw all shipments brought into store to verify that they were efficiently and safely received.
- Monitored store to identify where weak spots were and filled in when necessary while reporting any weaknesses to the owner as well as suggestions to improve.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shepard Christian School
Palmdale CA.06.2008
Skills
- Brake examination tests
- Two-way communication device use
- Engine tests
- Track Switch Operation
- Brake control operation
- Safety rules and regulations
- On-board inspections
- Switching maneuvers
- Car coupling
- Training Employees on railroad safety as well as operations and inspecting equipment to verify that all necessary requirements are met
- Training and qualifying employees on necessary information such as territory familiarization and train handling to avoid an unsafe working environment
- Assisting fellow employees in discussions regarding rules changes as well as how to apply them to our day to day work tasks Utilizing those rules to ensure efficient operations while maintaining situational awareness
Certification
- Certified Locomotive Engineer, BNSF Railway- 2011 - Present
- Certified Conductor, BNSF Railway- 2010 - Present
- Certified Remote Control Locomotive Operator - BNSF Railway- 2010- Present
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer
BNSF Railway
07.2010 - Current
Basic Shift Manager
Mcdonalds, PDI FOODS
06.2009 - 07.2010
High School Diploma -
Shepard Christian School