Taylen Hardesty
Honolulu,HI
Summary
A seasoned railroad track welder/inspector with experience from RTD light rail , RTD commuter rail and Hitachi Rail Honolulu. With extensive track working knowledge and experience in track design, turnout design and installation, track construction and maintenance, track inspection, CWR instillation, track surfacing, rail grinding, and track derailment investigations. With working knowledge of AREMA and the latest railroad industry practices and standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Track Repairman
Hitachi Rail Honolulu
Honolulu, HI
04.2022 - Current
- Maintained a high level of productivity by ensuring timely completion of scheduled maintenance work.
- Ensured compliance with maintenance practices and industry standards through thorough track inspections.
- Ensured proper log keeping for all inspection records and maintenance reports
Track Welder/Inspector
Denver Transit Operators
Denver, CO
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Handled data collection and analysis for annual geometry assessment.
- Managed annual ultrasonic testing data collection and analysis.
- Performed all necessary track inspections, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and industry standards.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned projects.
Track Welder
RTD
Denver, CO
05.2017 - 11.2021
- Executed large-scale rail changing projects by installing CWR rail.
- Efficiently managed the scheduling and completion of frog weld repairs, including emergency situations.
- Managed and completed track surfacing projects on a large scale.
- Collected data during the yearly ultrasonic testing.
Track Maintainer
RTD
Denver, CO
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Participated in weekly meetings to discuss upcoming projects related to maintaining railroad tracks.
- Identified potential problems before they became major issues by performing visual inspections of the track system.
- Provided assistance during emergency situations such as derailments or flooding along the railway line.
- Assisted with the installation of new tracks, switches and crossings.
Education
Certificate - Railroad Welding Practices
BNSF TTC
Overland Park, KS06-2017
High School Diploma -
Waimea High School
Waimea, HI05-2013
Skills
- AREMA standards
- CFR Title 49 FRA 213 standards
- FCAW & SMAW Welding (frog repair)
- FCAW & SMAW Welding (switch point repair)
- Track maintenance and repair
- Maintenance reports
- Rail grinding
- Thermite welding
- Track geometry inspection
- Track ultrasonic inspection
- Track inspection
- Track surfacing
Timeline
Lead Track Repairman
Hitachi Rail Honolulu
04.2022 - Current
Track Welder/Inspector
Denver Transit Operators
11.2021 - 04.2022
Track Welder
RTD
05.2017 - 11.2021
Track Maintainer
RTD
01.2014 - 05.2017
Certificate - Railroad Welding Practices
BNSF TTC
High School Diploma -
Waimea High School
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