ARTURO PENA
Oakland
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented Operating Engineer and Locomotive Engineer/Train Conductor with extensive experience at Levin Richmond Terminal Corporation and Richmond Pacific Railroad. Excelled in heavy equipment operation and fostering team collaboration, significantly enhancing equipment performance and operational efficiency. Skilled in materials management and safety maintenance, adept at driving strategic improvements and maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Engineer
Levin Richmond Terminal Corporation
04.2007 - Current
- Loading and discharging cargo ships at marine terminal.
- Loading trucks, dozer trap hoppers that fed conveyors and ship loaders, railcars with cargo material.
- Operating front end Loaders, skid steer loaders, 5 ton and 15 ton forklifts, water trucks, IT loaders with brush attachments, and sweepers.
- Moved materials around Terminal sites to work locations.
- Enhanced equipment performance by implementing preventive maintenance procedures and addressing issues promptly.
- Assisted Terminal personnel with specific job tasks.
- Dust control
- Used cranes and hoists to move large objects.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
Locomotive Engineer/Train Conductor
Richmond Pacific Railroad
04.2007 - Current
- Coordinated with yardmasters to ensure the efficient movement of trains within rail yards, optimizing space utilization and minimizing delays.
- Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
- Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run.
- Assisted in training new Locomotive Engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices for optimal job performance.
- Climbed on and off train cars to set or release hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses between rail cars and remove and replace broken knuckles.
- Skillfully operated multiple types of locomotives across diverse terrains, displaying adaptability and flexibility in challenging situations.
- Strengthened communication between crew members through regular briefings and debriefings, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fremont High School
Oakland, CA06-2002
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Maintaining safety
- Loading and unloading procedures
- Materials movement
- Maintaining equipment
- Maintaining facilities
- Materials management
- Yard operations
- Equipment inspection
- Train operation
- Track switch operations
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operating Engineer
Levin Richmond Terminal Corporation
04.2007 - Current
Locomotive Engineer/Train Conductor
Richmond Pacific Railroad
04.2007 - Current
High School Diploma -
Fremont High School
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