Matt Whyel
Greensburg
Summary
Seasoned transportation professional knowledgeable about railway and yard operations. Background overseeing switching, cargo handling and safety needs. Possessing 7+ years of related experience and strong desire to make positive impact on business operations through skilled service and knowledgeable leadership. Talented communicator, organizer and problem-solver.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Conductor
Carload Express
11.2021 - Current
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of railroad regulations, ensuring compliance throughout all aspects of train operations.
- Evaluated track conditions during travel, reporting any abnormalities that could impact the safety or efficiency of train operations.
- Collaborated with fellow conductors to maintain high standards of professionalism while performing duties.
- Managed daily train operations, adhering to strict schedules and regulatory requirements.
- Improved on-time performance with effective communication between train crew members and dispatchers.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork and collaboration among crew members.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
Production Operator
Tucker Auto-Mation
01.2021 - Current
- Worked with supervisor to coordinate workflow and updated daily production team accordingly.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established standards.
- Reviewed job specifications to determine appropriate setups for production runs.
- Packaged finished products and prepared packages for accurate shipping.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
- Managed inventory control and entered results into data system.
- Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
Conductor
Norfolk Southern
02.2017 - 01.2021
- Qualified on over 560 miles of territory
- Strong communication with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions
- Inspected trains in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality
- Ensure all required paperwork is updated correctly
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement
- Highly proficient in switching cars or building trains within yards and industries
- Perform all duties while obeying operating and safety rules
- Critical thinking to determine the most efficient way to finish a work order
- Ability to adjust to sudden changes in working conditions or problems that may occur and take necessary measures to ensure the situations are resolved
- Stay up to date on rule changes and pass yearly required testing from the carrier
- Experienced in working in harsh weather conditions at any time of day or night
Plant Operator
Nobelclad (Dynamic Materials Corporation)
02.2013 - 02.2017
- Handled preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain proper equipment safety and functionality
- Evaluated procedures and results for accuracy and to determine appropriate next steps
- Operated overhead cranes within the facility to move large metal slabs and plates
- Operated specialized tools, instruments and equipment for tests and maintenance
- Performed Dye Penetrate tests multiple times per day to check quality of welds
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules and regulations
- Worked in a constantly changing work environment and adjusted to any and all new situations that may have risen each day
- Operated multiple large machines within the plant including a weld grinders and planisher, edge milling machine, and gantry grinder
Warehouse Manager
84 Lumber
07.2010 - 02.2013
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving
- Made sure all orders from contractors were put out on time and with correct supplies
- Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery
- Operated small and large forklifts on a daily basis
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization or improve process efficiency
- Part of team that posted largest earnings in a quarter for that location
Education
College Experience - No Degree - General Studies
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA12.2012
High School Diploma -
Brownsville Area High School
Brownsville, PA06.2010
Skills
- Professionalism
- Safety and compliance
- Certified Conductor
- Train assembly & Track Switching
- Excellent time management
- Excellent sense of direction
- Very computer-savvy
- Warehouse and manufacturing operations
- Physically fit and agile
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Conductor
Carload Express
11.2021 - Current
Production Operator
Tucker Auto-Mation
01.2021 - Current
Conductor
Norfolk Southern
02.2017 - 01.2021
Plant Operator
Nobelclad (Dynamic Materials Corporation)
02.2013 - 02.2017
Warehouse Manager
84 Lumber
07.2010 - 02.2013
College Experience - No Degree - General Studies
California University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Brownsville Area High School
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