Tim Almond
Collinsville,Oklahoma
Summary
Hardworking Locomotive Engineer with 20 years maintaining railyard and assisting with movement of trains. Skilled at completing manual tasks and working with dispatchers and workers for continual service and smooth transportation of goods. Eye for detail when inspecting equipment to catch issues early to complete repairs or address concerns.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Tulsa, OK
09.2003 - Current
- Inspected locomotives for operational readiness by making FRA and company-required checks and tests.
- Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely.
- Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.
- Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
- Trouble shoot Locomotive issues and remedy problems.
- I am also a qualified Conductor. Duties include safety inspection of railroad cars, braking systems, couplers, wheels and rigging. Also inspection of switches and track.
- Conductor and Engineer duties also include hazzmat training, handling hazardous materials, placement in train and reporting and spills to RMCC.
Education
Technical - HVAC Installation And Repair
Coffeyville Community College
Coffeyville, KS12.2001
Graduate - General Studies
Parsons Sr High School
Parsons, KS04.1981
Skills
- Safety Procedures
- Reading Comprehension
- Systems Analysis
- Track Inspection
- Train Control Apparatus Tests
- Safety Regulations
- Mechanical Operations
- Track Switch Operation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Delivery Schedules
- Equipment Inspection
- Locomotive Inspection
- Navigation Equipment
- Territory Terrain
- Safety Rules and Regulations
- Emergency Procedures
- Equipment Safety
- Heavy Machine Operation
- Work Orders
- Yard Operations
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Active Listening
- Minor Repairs
- Rail Regulatory Compliance
- Training Activities
- Materials Movement
- Time Management
- Track Monitoring
- Operational Safety
- Critical Thinking
- OSHA Standards
- Incident Management
- Emergency Response
- Two-Way Communication Device Use
- Evacuation Procedures
- Hand Tools
- Switching Maneuvers
- Emergency Evacuation
- Car Coupling
- Switch Operation
- Customer Satisfaction
- Testing Devices
- Incident Reports
- Engine Tests
- Switching Cars
- Post-Trip Inspections
- Safe Work Practices
- Brake Control Operation
- Training Junior Team Members
- Manual Rail Switches
- Operational Efficiency
- Federal Laws
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
Will Rodgers
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer
Union Pacific Railroad Co
09.2003 - Current
Technical - HVAC Installation And Repair
Coffeyville Community College
Graduate - General Studies
Parsons Sr High School
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