Stephanie Forester
King County Rail
Tacoma,WA
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Track Maintainer Lead with a strong commitment to safety and project efficiency. Drives cross-functional collaboration to execute maintenance projects on schedule, while prioritizing safety training and compliance. Proactively addresses operational challenges to optimize resources and enhance team performance.
Work History
Track Maintainer Lead
2 Years 8 Months- Coordinated inter-departmental scheduling of maintenance work, minimizing service disruptions and ensuring timely completion.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all work activities.
- Trained employees on safety protocols for active tracks to enhance safety awareness.
- Informed supervisors of condition changes affecting train schedules, enabling proactive adjustments to maintain service reliability.
- Informed supervisors of condition changes affecting train schedules to enable proactive adjustments.
- Facilitated nightly coordination meetings to align scope of work across various crafts.
- Communicated with LCC and other crafts via radio for effective coordination.
- Documented work in EAMs, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with safety standards for regulatory audits.
Track Maintainer
2 Years 8 Months- Inspected, diagnosed, repaired, and maintained all components related to track maintenance and construction.
- Executed rail replacements and thermite welds to ensure track integrity and reliability.
- Ensured adherence to safety regulations during all track maintenance operations.
- Repaired guardrails along tracks, ensuring safety standards and regulatory compliance were met.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete maintenance projects on schedule, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
- Operated service vehicles for effective track inspection and maintenance tasks.
- Established work-zone traffic control areas, ensuring safe operational conditions for rail work.
Track Crew Laborer
10 Months- Supported construction and maintenance of railroad tracks by laying ties, aligning panels, and tamping ballast for stability.
- Operated rail saws, drills, and portable tampers for efficient inspection, maintenance, and repair of tracks.
- Adjusted switch mechanisms to guarantee proper track system operation.
- Documented work completed and test results to enhance operational integrity and streamline future maintenance.
- Attended safety meetings to ensure compliance with regulations and stay updated on safety protocols.
Education
- Associates of Applied Science
Skills
Regulatory compliance
Rail maintenance planning
Maintenance documentation
Project coordination
Job training
Time management
Effective communication
Team collaboration
Clear communication
Attention to detail
Problem solving
Incident management
Speed Swing Operator
Certification
• CDL Class A Manual License
• Thermite Weld Certification
• Track & Safety Standards
• CWR Certificate
• RWIC Training
• Fork Lift Certification
Timeline
Track Maintainer Lead
King County Rail
12.2023 - CurrentRead More
Track Maintainer
King County Rail
12.2023 - CurrentRead More
Track Crew Laborer
Stacy Witbeck
02.2023 - 12.2023Read More
Tacoma Community College
from Associates of Applied Science
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