BRANDUN JONES
Grosse Tete
Summary
Dynamic conductor with a proven track record at Kansas City Southern Railroad, excelling in safety compliance and effective communication. Skilled in maintaining equipment and setting tempos, I consistently enhance operational efficiency while demonstrating strong decision-making abilities in high-pressure situations. Committed to achieving excellence in all aspects of rail operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Conductor
Kansas City Southern Railroad
04.2019 - Current
- Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, railroad rules and regulations related to safety and operations.
- Provide and receive various forms of oral and printed instructions concerning the movement and placement of rail cars.
- Assemble and dismantle trains in the rail yard, and pick up and set off rail cars on-route.
- Observe, interpret, and relay signals to ensure safe train and locomotive movement.
- Operate track switches to change locomotive and rail car routes.
- Inspect the condition of a train and equipment.
- Make effective decisions when in unfamiliar locations or emergency situations.
- Communicate effectively with the Rail Traffic Control center, other train crews and other departments on a regular basis via handheld radio.
Machinist
Union Pacific Railroad Co
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Operate locomotives to transport them between shop locations, service tracks, switching areas, and line switches, and assist hostlers by operating derails.
- Safely and proficiently operate a variety of shop machines and tools, including forklifts, backhoes, bobcats, mobile cranes, and high-pressure steam cleaning equipment.
- Ensure strict compliance with all safety and operational regulations and protocols.
- Restock locomotives with necessary materials, such as drinking water, sand, and spare parts, ensuring all required supplies are available.
- Thoroughly clean locomotive interiors and exteriors, including floors, parts, and engine car body, to maintain cleanliness and visual appeal.
- Conduct air brake tests and inspect materials, equipment, and machinery for defects or unsafe conditions, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Maintain effective communication with team members using hand radios and hand signals in service track and other designated areas.
- Demonstrate initiative, contribute meaningfully, embrace change, and take personal accountability for completing tasks in a timely manner and to the highest quality standards.
Pipefitter Helper
CB&I Construction
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Measured, cut, threaded and assembled new pipe to place assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
- Improved pipefitting efficiency by assisting in the assembly, installation, and maintenance of piping systems.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Enhanced safety measures by following proper procedures when handling hazardous materials during pipe installations.
- On the Job training: Fall Protection Lock out Tags, confined space rigging, flagging.
- Lay out, fabricates, assemble, installs and maintain piping systems
Education
No Degree - Process Technology
ITI Techinical College
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Maintaining equipment
- Setting tempos
- Expressive conducting
- Maintaining facilities
Timeline
Conductor
Kansas City Southern Railroad
04.2019 - Current
Machinist
Union Pacific Railroad Co
03.2017 - 01.2019
Pipefitter Helper
CB&I Construction
01.2015 - 01.2017
No Degree - Process Technology
ITI Techinical College
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