Journeyman Electrician Class A
Resume:
Stephen Montgomery
Railroad Signalman
Journeyman Electrician
Substation Relay Tech
**** ****** *** *********, ** 72450
Phone: 870-***-**** *******@*******.***
PROFILE
-Licensed Journeyman Electrician with over 5 years of commercial and industrial experience. Adept in performing electrical installations, maintenance and repairs in new construction and plant facilities; knowledgeable in all areas of the national electrical code; and excel in analyzing and solving problems with various electrical controls and systems.
-Railroad Signalman/Maintainer with 3 years of experience of railway signal systems. Experience involves maintenance and new installations of signals.
-Subtation Relay Technician with 4 years of experience of Substation Relay Tech Duties.
Key Skills
Electrical Systems & Controls
Installations & Maintenance
Electromechanical Repairs
Blueprints & Schematics
Generators & Transformers
Switches & Circuit Breakers
Electrical Code
Safety
Wiring Diagrams
Troubleshooting
Testing Instruments
Motors
Conduit
Class A CDL License
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BNSF Railway
Signalman, 2018-Current
Install, repair, maintain, test and inspect signal systems including public crossings, switches, absolute and intermediate signals, automatic block, traffic control, train control, and interlocking systems. Use of a wide variety of hand tools, on track high-rail equipment, and test instruments.
• Completed classroom training and on the job training while a Signal Apprentice to become a Signalman.
•Classroom instruction/training were completed at National Academy of Railroad Sciences at the Johnson County Community College.
•Passing Exam Scores and trainings were required to remain on the job while an apprentice. Classes at National Academy of Railroad Sciences (Johnson County Community College)included:
Signalman Training: work skills required for work as a signalman, including basic knowledge of electricity and electronics, relay logic, highway-grade crossing warning systems, standard test and inspection methods, and exposure to the latest railroad signaling technologies. Worked in an error-forgiving lab environment on the same equipment they install and maintain in the field, including signals, electronic switches, and computer equipment. Training is conducted using traffic control, grade crossing, automatic block signal system and automatic interlocking simulators, and track circuit simulators.
**Exams over these courses were to be passed to remain employed. Trainings on the requirements for the following organizations:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration – OSHA
Federal Railroad Administration - FRA
American Association of Railroads – AAR
BNSF Railway
Class A CDL License
Signalman/Maintainer Duties
• using computer programs for testing and inspections of signal systems.
•Recording and logging information out of recording unit devices and testing operations and functions of the signal systems.
•Responsible for keeping accurate equipment on hand for possible trouble calls.
•Responsible for logging hours of service and payroll within the railroad digital systems.
•work with various teams to install, inspect, test, and repair electric gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment within the division of railroad system.
• Driving truck along track route and stopped truck to inspect & test gate crossings, signals and signal equipment, like interlocks hotbox detectors.
• Tested signal circuit connections, using standard electrical testing equipment.
• dug trenches to install wiring, conduit, and related hardware.
• Used non-power tools such as: shovels, picks, axes, sledgehammers, etc.
• Operating the crane/boom truck.
• Traveled out of state much of the time to work on different areas in the division. During the years 2011-2018 I worked through the IBEW Local 1516. The following jobs listed are with contractors through the IBEW.
Electro Design Engineering (IBEW Contractor)
Journeyman Electrician, March 2016 to 2018
Performed electrical-related wiring and installation for industrial and construction projects, including new construction, retrofits, remodels and plant expansions. Job Included:
Served as journeyman electrician or apprentice on dozens of major industrial and commercial projects.
Earned a reputation for expertise in complex troubleshooting and problem resolution.
Gained extensive experience in analyzing and following manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications.
Mastered the use of measuring/testing instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters and testing lamps.
Consistently commended for team-player mind-set, "doing it right the first time" and working with minimal supervision under tight deadlines.
Cache Valley Electric (IBEW Contractor)
Journeyman Electrician, 2015
Apprentice Electrician, 2011-2015
Performed electrical-related wiring and installation for industrial and construction projects, including new construction, retrofits, remodels and plant expansions. Job included:
Served as journeyman electrician or apprentice on as dozens of major industrial and commercial projects.
Earned a reputation for expertise in complex troubleshooting and problem resolution.
Gained extensive experience in analyzing and following manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications.
Mastered the use of measuring/testing instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters and testing lamps.
Consistently commended for team-player mind-set, "doing it right the first time" and working with minimal supervision under tight deadlines.
Task Electric (IBEW Contractor)
Journeyman Electrician, 2015
Apprentice Electrician, 2011-2015
Performed electrical-related wiring and installation for industrial and construction projects, including new construction, retrofits, remodels and plant expansions. Job Included:
Served as journeyman electrician or apprentice on as dozens of major industrial and commercial projects.
Earned a reputation for expertise in complex troubleshooting and problem resolution.
Gained extensive experience in analyzing and following manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications.
Mastered the use of measuring/testing instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters and testing lamps.
Consistently commended for team-player mind-set, "doing it right the first time" and working with
minimal supervision under tight deadlines.
Craighead Electric Co Op.
Substation Relay Tech, 2021-Current
Installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, altering, removing, or replacing equipment or devices used in the protection, operation, or maintenance of circuit breakers, voltage regulators, transformers, generators, associated communication facilities, and other related equipment. EDUCATION & CURRENT LICENSURE
Completed the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad Signalman Program-- Courses through the National Academy of Railroad Sciences at Johnson County Community College.
CDL License, 2018-current
Completed International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union, 5 year electrical apprentice program, 2011-2015
Electrical Journeyman's License, 2015-current
High School Diploma, Westside High School, 2008
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