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Zachary Adams

Texas City,TX

Summary

Dedicated worker comfortable handling physically demanding tasks across long shifts and through problematic weather conditions. Proven resourcefulness and handling of difficult projects. Juggles multiple tasks to keep assignment timelines on schedule and established reputation for punctuality. Flexible individual willing to take on all tasks and projects to assist team. Consistently delivers broad scope of superior and reliable duties with exemplary safety record. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Locomotive Engineer

Petroleum Service Corporation
Alvin, TX
04.2020 - Current
  • Performed train inspections, tests and procedures, completed associated paperwork and identified and documented train equipment defects.
  • Drove trains and operated engines and handled mechanical train operations including speed control.
  • Operated locomotives according to strict delivery and route schedules.
  • Conducted movement of rail cars and overall train and completed or verified air couplings and electrical connections between locomotives.
  • Prepared reports documenting locomotive issues.
  • Positioned train at originating station before scheduled departure time and performed switching assignments in cooperation with other departments.
  • Observed tracks to find and repair obstructions.
  • Executed equipment operations safely, following regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Exercised continuous commitment to standards and regulatory training activities.
  • Positioned and moved loads, responding to hand or audio signals from crew members.
  • Switched rail cars within rail yard for product offload into receiving pits.
  • Operated locomotive, track mobile and forklift to support production.
  • Unloaded bulk commodities from rail cars.
  • Conducted weekly rail scale inspections and daily weight car verifications.

Mechanical Technician

Genesee & Wyoming
Alvin, TX
04.2016 - 04.2020
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined solutions to correct concerns.
  • Inspected and tested machinery, equipment and component parts to identify defects, diagnose malfunctions and facilitate repairs.
  • Installed, fit, cleaned and repaired valves, caps, hoses, pumps and gaskets.
  • Operated pressure pumps, air electrical equipment and mechanical equipment.
  • Performed root cause analysis of problems, documented faults in tracking system and generated daily reports.
  • Cleaned, repaired and installed tank gaskets and internal and external valves.
  • Troubleshot, diagnosed and repaired engineering equipment.
  • Applied mechanical engineering principles to evaluate research processes and generated innovative technical solutions.
  • Validated mechanical systems, solved problems identified and assisted in equipment startups.
  • Developed and supported mechanical system upgrades and met increasing production line demands.

Pipefitter Helper

H&M Industrial
Deer Park , TX
05.2015 - 04.2016
  • Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
  • Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
  • Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
  • Utilized welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components in compliance with blueprints and job specifications.
  • Assembled and secured pipes, tubes and fittings according to specifications and welded, soldered and threaded joints.
  • Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading and demonstrated knowledge and skills in safe rigging practices.
  • Used and maintained fusion equipment and pipefitting hand tools.
  • Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
  • Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
  • Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX

Some College (No Degree) - Biblical Studies/General Studies

Dallas Christian College
Dallas, TX

High School Diploma -

Santa Fe High School
Santa Fe, TX
06.2010

Skills

  • Manual rail switches
  • Rail coupler installations
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Teambuilding
  • Analytical
  • Communication
  • Flexible
  • Computer skills
  • Training & Development
  • Troubleshooting
  • Team management
  • Work ethic
  • Understanding use of multiple hand tools
  • Diesel freight locomotives
  • Customer service

Certification

  • TWIC Card
  • Drivers License

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Locomotive Engineer

Petroleum Service Corporation
04.2020 - Current

Mechanical Technician

Genesee & Wyoming
04.2016 - 04.2020

Pipefitter Helper

H&M Industrial
05.2015 - 04.2016

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

College of The Mainland

Some College (No Degree) - Biblical Studies/General Studies

Dallas Christian College

High School Diploma -

Santa Fe High School

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