Brandon Barnes
Surprise
Summary
Dedicated railroad professional with extensive experience in railcar maintenance and repair, ensuring optimal operational safety and reliability. Emphasizing teamwork and achieving consistent results in fast-paced environments demonstrates a commitment to excellence. Technical expertise includes diagnostics, welding, and mechanical repairs, complemented by versatile skills in project management and problem-solving, facilitating effective collaboration across teams. Recognized for adaptability and a proactive approach, consistently delivering impactful solutions while maintaining a strong focus on quality and organizational success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Carman
BNSF Railway
01.2014 - Current
- Carman apprentice AUG. 2014 – AUG. 2015
- Journeyman Carman (Kansas City, MO.) AUG. 2015 – APR. 2018
- Road truck Carman (Phoenix AZ.) APR. 2017 – Present
- SAFETY: Comply with company and federal safety rules, policies and procedures to include wearing required safety equipment, responding to and acting on safety concerns.
- INSPECTING: Inspect railcar frames and bodies for holes, cracks, and other defects; safety appliances including hand holds, sill steps, grab iron, brake platforms, running boards; wheels to ensure that rim treads, plates, hub axles, and bearings are in good repair.
- REBUILDING AND REPAIR: Maintain, replace and repair air brake pipes, valves, gaskets, air hoses and other equipment. Operate electrical and gas welding equipment to join a variety of metals and alloys; operate acetylene torches for cutting and/or shaping metal parts such as aluminum, cast iron, steel and bronze.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues, minimizing downtime during operations.
- Trained junior Carman on best practices for safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
- Streamlined processes for inventory management, improving accuracy in parts tracking and allocation.
- Adapted quickly to new technology advancements in the field, incorporating them into daily tasks as needed for improved results.
- Managed inventory of tools and equipment, ensuring availability for all necessary repair tasks.
ABF2(E5)
United States Navy
08.2006 - 03.2014
- Aug 25, 2006 – Oct 25, 2006 RTC Great lakes
- Oct 25, 2006 – Dec 29, 2006 NATC Pensacola FL.
- Jan 6, 2007 – Jul 25, 2008 USS George Washington (flight deck crew member) E1-E3
- Jul 25, 2008 – Mar 3, 2012 USS Harry S. Truman (below decks pump room supervisor) E-4
- Mar 3, 2012 – Mar 1, 2014 NAS Oceana (flight line supervisor/shift supervisor) E-5
- Aviation Boatswain's Mate Fuel (ABF) Sailors are responsible for preparing and fueling Navy planes prior to launch and after landing, as well as pumping fuel to all areas of the ship.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blue Springs South High School
Blue Springs, MO05-2006
Basic, Structural, and Pipe Welding
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS12.2014
Skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Leadership qualities
- Training and mentoring
- Environmental awareness
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Team building
- Ability to keep and organize records with appropriate detail
- Interact well with the public and community
- Safety regulations
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Carman
BNSF Railway
01.2014 - Current
ABF2(E5)
United States Navy
08.2006 - 03.2014
Basic, Structural, and Pipe Welding
Johnson County Community College
High School Diploma -
Blue Springs South High School