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BRANDON KEITH AUSTIN

Stonewall

Summary

Expert at making quick and effective repairs after detail-oriented inspections and dedicated to closely monitoring routes for efficient and safe procedures. Great at staying alert and focused for long hours on jobs and maintaining professionalism in emergency situations.

Experienced with operating complex machinery and maintaining production efficiency. Utilizes technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues swiftly. Knowledge of safety protocols ensures secure and productive work environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

OPERATOR 3RD HAND

International Paper Mill
10.2020 - Current
  • Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Oversee day-to-day dry end operations.
  • Directed dry end assistants.
  • Troubleshoot & maintained winder and all dry end equipment.
  • Assisted back tender & machine tender with lockouts and other miscellaneous tasks.
  • Lead dry end crew in day-to-day operations.

Railroad Conductor

Kansas City Southern
02.2018 - 10.2020
  • Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies
  • Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements
  • Updated maintenance and repair records and reported on notable incidents and accidents during daily routes
  • Collaborated with engineers to determine maintenance schedules and repairs, plan out-of-service times and coordinate returns to service
  • Assigned and recorded job Numbers every shift
  • Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated locations
  • Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service
  • Adapted routes and schedules based on weather conditions to prevent delays and alerted supervisors of changes
  • Followed schedules for optimal train operation and monitored routes to make proactive changes and maintain timetables
  • Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements
  • Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors

SWITCHMAN/ENGINEER

Watco Companies LLC
03.2015 - 02.2018
  • Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements
  • Updated maintenance and repair records and reported on notable incidents and accidents during daily routes
  • Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies
  • Adapted routes and schedules based on weather conditions to prevent delays and alerted supervisors of changes
  • Followed schedules for optimal train operation and monitored routes to make proactive changes and maintain timetables
  • Divided cargo received by account Number and intended location
  • Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements
  • Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors
  • Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated locations

Yard Foreman

Noram Drilling Company
01.2014 - 02.2015
  • MANTAINED YARD, INBOUNDED MATERIALS, UNLOADED TRUCKS VIA FORKLIFT, REBUILT VARIOUS PUMPS/ MOTORS, RAN PARTS AND EQUIPMENT TO DIFFERENT DRILLING RIGS AND SITES WITHIN A 4 STATE REGION
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
  • Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving of various drilling equipment and parts
  • Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors to obtain replacements or refunds
  • Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests
  • Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

North Desoto High School
Stonewall, LA

Emergency Medical Technology

Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA

Skills

  • MECHANICALLY INCLINED
  • FAST LEARNER
  • PROFICIENT IN RUNNING VARIOUS TYPES OF EQUIPMENT
  • FORKLIFT OPERATING
  • Schedule management
  • Track switching
  • Train assembly
  • DOT regulations
  • Computer-savvy
  • Deadline-driven
  • Excellent sense of direction
  • HAZMAT training
  • Excellent time management
  • Knowledge of state roads and highways
  • Emergency procedures
  • Safety-conscious

Certification

CERTIFIED RAILROAD CONDUCTOR; SAFETY CAPTAIN; HIRING COMMITTEE

REFERENCES

1. JOHNNY JONES (318) 510-2570

2. ROBERT GLENN HEARD (318) 393-8260

3. SEVERN (BUTCH) DOUGHTY (318) 872-4266

Timeline

OPERATOR 3RD HAND

International Paper Mill
10.2020 - Current

Railroad Conductor

Kansas City Southern
02.2018 - 10.2020

SWITCHMAN/ENGINEER

Watco Companies LLC
03.2015 - 02.2018

Yard Foreman

Noram Drilling Company
01.2014 - 02.2015

High School Diploma - undefined

North Desoto High School

Emergency Medical Technology

Bossier Parish Community College

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