Luis Rivera

Dynamic and safety-conscious Locomotive Engineer with extensive experience at California Northern Railroad. Recognized for adaptability and a positive attitude, I excel in team-oriented environments, ensuring efficient rail operations. My initiative and commitment to safety have consistently contributed to operational excellence and enhanced team performance.

• CFR 240/242 Engineer / Conductor, California Northern Railroad
• CFR 240/242 Engineer / Conductor, Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit
• CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid
• PC832 Powers of Arrest
• Railyard Conductor Switching Railroad License, Republic Services

• Successfully completed extensive training program to obtain thorough understanding of rail safety regulations, rules, and protocols regarding Train Locomotives in compliance with 240/242 cfr Locomotive Engineer License
• Responsible for the safety and reliable operation of trains in compliance company policies and procedures under GCOR/FRA rules and regulations
• Ensure all safety regulations are followed onboard in transit
• Assume role as Incident Commander, assisting passengers in evacuation and/or during any pertinent emergency situations
• Apply knowledge of territory, including terrain, grades, curves, and grade crossings, according to prescribed warning signals and operate the train safely and efficiently
• Assisted in the training of student engineers in the development and implementation of skills and knowledge required to successfully operate diesel mechanical locomotives

• Highly skilled in supervising the operations of trains assuming freight yard limit responsibilities
• Worked autonomously and adapted to various situations while maintaining a constant level of alertness in order to safely complete jobs and switch list orders in railyard environments
• Observed, Interpreted, and relayed arm or radio signals when needed to provide safe movement of trains
• Excellent verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills
• Perform all required air brakes tests and pre-departure inspections
• Couple air and pneumatic electrical connections between locomotives when making up trains
• Inspect locomotive for operational readiness meeting FRA and California CPUC guidelines
• Reported and observed equipment failures and malfunctions of mechanical or electrical nature to Operations Central Control

Title: Locomotive Engineer

Available upon request.

• Learning and applying District emergency procedures
• Applying principles and practices of train control operations in assigned work
• Assessing the severity of transportation operation situations and developing appropriate action plans to resolve/restore on a temporary basis and/or to normal operations
• Identifying the source(s) of problems, dispatching appropriate resources, and managing resulting congestion utilizing automated communications, networks and systems
• Independently performing complex revenue service operations and train control work
• Coordinating train rail control operations with other divisions and field personnel
• Evaluating train operation problems and recommending action, analyzing technical problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending solutions

• English
• Spanish