William Gallagher
Whitehall,PA
Summary
Resourceful Specialist offering expertise in problem-solving, data analysis and customer service. Adept at quickly learning new technologies and processes for driving success. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions. Self-motivated Locomotive Engineer offering 13 years of background interpreting train orders, monitoring gauges and meters and diagnosing minor breakdowns. Analytical and determined professional with proven communication and troubleshooting skills. Expertise in locomotive inspection and train assembly and disassembly.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Brewing Specialist
Boston Beer Company
05.2023 - Current
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Dumped, poured and loaded specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment or containers for further processing or storage.
- Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
- Read temperature, flow and other meters and documented information.
- Took samples every to compare quality with specifications.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted with staff training to enforce quality, safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Produce over 5.5 million barrels of product yearly
Locomotive Engineer
Amtrak National Railroad
09.2019 - 05.2023
- 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.
- Checked speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout route.
- Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run.
- Maneuvered locomotives to transport freight or passengers between stations.
- Implemented safe environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures..
- Communicated with dispatchers about train cargo and timetables.
- Maintained records of train movements, daily logs and train performance reports.
Locomotive Engineer/Freight Conductor
Norfolk Southern
10.2010 - 09.2019
- Inspected locomotives for operational readiness by making FRA and company-required checks and tests.
- Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely.
- Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
- Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.
- Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
- Conferred with conductors and traffic control center personnel via radio phones to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays and oncoming trains.
- Checked speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout route.
- Moved controls such as throttles and air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, steam or gas-turbine-electric locomotives.
- Climbed on and off train cars to set or release hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses between rail cars and remove and replace broken knuckles.
- Maneuvered locomotives to transport freight or passengers between stations.
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Catasauqua School District
06.2010 - 09.2010
- Operated mowers, electric clippers and edgers and maintained fresh and groomed grounds for guest enjoyment.
- Maintained grounds tools and equipment free from mechanical or safety defects and in top operating condition.
- Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Understood and followed verbal and written landscaping instructions to complete complex tasks correctly.
- Erected and disassembled temporary structures to provide safety while working on uneven terrains.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and plans to construct walkways, decks and patios.
Education
High School Diploma -
Catasauqua Senior High School
Northampton, PA06.2010
Skills
- Project Records
- Loyalty Building
- Maintenance and Repair
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Video Conferencing
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Public and Media Relations
- Switches and Routers
- Quality Assessments
- Food Quality Standards
- Government Regulations
- Leadership
Timeline
Brewing Specialist
Boston Beer Company
05.2023 - Current
Locomotive Engineer
Amtrak National Railroad
09.2019 - 05.2023
Locomotive Engineer/Freight Conductor
Norfolk Southern
10.2010 - 09.2019
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Catasauqua School District
06.2010 - 09.2010
High School Diploma -
Catasauqua Senior High School
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