Carman/Welding instructor/Carman leader
July 2006 to February 2009Norfolk Southern Railway - Columbus, OHInspect and repair rail cars per FRA/AAR rules and regulations.Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment. Furloughed due to downturn in business in February 2009.
Truck Driver
March 2009 to January 2010North coast roofing - Linwood, NCDeliver commercial and residential roofing supplies. Was recalled to work for the railroad in January of 2010.
Carman/Welding instructor/carman leader
January 2010 to November 2010Norfolk SOuthern Railroad - Chicago, ILInspect and repair rail cars per FRA/AAR rules and regulations.Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment.
Mechanical supervisor trainee
November 2010 to March 2011Norfolk Southern railroad - Conway, PASupervised 80 craft employees in maintaining and repairing locomotive fleet. I was assigned to Conway,PA (Pittsburgh)engine terminal. Supervised such craft employees as Laborers, Pipefitters, Machinists, Electricians, Boilermakers, and Carmen. Conducted weekly safety audits and rules compliance checks.
Mechanical supervisor
March 2011 to CurrentNorfolk Southern railroad - Linwood, NCSupervise 60 carmen, and 50 engine service employees. I am responsible for the proper inspection and repair of all types of railroad freight cars, and locomotives. I am also responsible to make sure our inbound (12 trains daily) and outbound trains (10 trains daily)receive proper mechanical inspection and initial terminal class 1 air brake test prior to departure. Conduct safety audits and rules compliance checks.