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Stephen Alvarez

Lynwood,California

Summary


Professional in transportation industry, with consistent track record of ensuring passenger safety and punctuality. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Reliable and flexible, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Conductor/Engineer

Union Pacific
10.2024 - Current
  • Inspect equipment, locomotives, and rail cars to ensure they are safe to use or move in a train.
  • Perform tasks such as: Coupling (connecting) equipment, aligning drawbars, operating remote control locomotives, applying, and releasing hand brakes, riding rail cars, replacing couplers/knuckles and effectively communicating information to crews, yard controllers, and dispatchers via radio and/or hand signals.
  • Maintain accurate written and electronic documentation and prepare necessary materials as required.
  • Observe and comply with all railroad rules and regulations pertaining to safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by a supervisor.
  • Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
  • Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
  • Collaborated with engineers to determine maintenance schedules and repairs, plan out-of-service times and coordinate returns to service.

Diesel Train Mechanic/ Heavy Equipment Operator

Alstom Transport
10.2022 - 12.2024
  • Completed full train consist inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Drove trains around yard to complete moves,cuts,swaps, etc.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
  • Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in locomotives, ensuring operational efficiency and safety standards.
  • Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on rolling stock to enhance reliability.
  • Streamlined repair processes, reducing turnaround times while maintaining high-quality service standards.

Hybrid Agent

Airport Terminal Management
08.2020 - 10.2022
  • Coordinated with other agencies to maintain safe and secure airfield environment.
  • Monitored airfield duties and personnel to make proactive changes to procedures, workflows and task responsibilities to maintain operations targets.
  • Investigated and reported accidents, incidents, or safety concerns to appropriate personnel and authorities.
  • Pre-flight aircraft Inspections

Education

Diploma - Aeronautical Engineering Technologies

Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology - Inglewood
01.2020

High School Diploma -

Vista High School
05.2018

Skills

  • Electrical system rewiring
  • Troubleshooting
  • Hand and power tools
  • Quality Assurance
  • System Upgrades
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Engine repair
  • Brake Systems
  • Repairs knowledge
  • Component Repairs
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Computerized Diagnostics
  • Equipment inspection and testing
  • Fleet maintenance
  • Heavy Equipment Repair

Certification

  • Certified Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Licensed Life insurance agent

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Conductor/Engineer

Union Pacific
10.2024 - Current

Diesel Train Mechanic/ Heavy Equipment Operator

Alstom Transport
10.2022 - 12.2024

Hybrid Agent

Airport Terminal Management
08.2020 - 10.2022

Diploma - Aeronautical Engineering Technologies

Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology - Inglewood

High School Diploma -

Vista High School

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