robertLawson-locomotive-mechanic

							                                                              4410 Will Ann Ln
                                                              Partlow, VA 22534
                                                              540-895-5187 (Home)
                                                              585-245-2973 (Cell)
                                                              rla1036588@yahoo.com (Email)

Robert S. Lawson
Objective          A position with an opportunity for growth and advancement in the maintenance
                   production field.

Experience         2009-Present            Motive Power, Inc                    Boise, ID
                   Lead Composite Mechanic
                        Repair diesel engines
                        Train Mechanics.
                        Make road calls for on site repairs
                        Repair Head end power units

                   2007-2009               American Motive Power            Dansville, NY
                   Locomotive Mechanic/Lead Man
                        Repair diesel engines
                        EMD engine rebuild & timing
                        Repair air systems
                        Train Mechanics.
                        Make road calls for on site repairs
                        Repair Electromotive and General Electric Locomotives

                   1997-2007               Burlington Northern Santa Fe     Haslet, TX
                   Locomotive Machinist
                        Repair diesel engines
                        Repair air systems
                        Machine wheels.
                        Make road calls for on site repairs
                        Repair Electromotive and General Electric Locomotives

                   1994-1997               United States Air Force              Abilene TX
                   Programs Section Superintendent
                        Provide support to Logistics(LG) and Operations (OG) Group Commanders
                        Maintain support of Wing’s maintenance effort.
                        Conduct annual visits for personnel and facilities programs
                        Supervise squadron financial requirements
                        Oversee personnel assignments for LG & OG Commanders
                        Manage Core Automated Maintenance System personnel subsystem capabilities
                        Squadron Quality Advisor

                   1993-1994                United States Air Force            Abilene, TX
                   Support Chief
                        Utilization of equipment and supplies in excess of 3 million dollars
                        Issued, inventoried, receipted and diagnostic equipment list
                        Requisitioned supplies and parts
                        Documentation of all special aircraft equipment
                        Facility Manager and Waste Buster Program Monitor
            1985-1994               United States Air Force           Abilene, TX
            KC-135 A/C-130 H Phase Teams Supervisor/Member
                 Supervise personnel performing aircraft inspections
                 Schedule work assignment and maintenance procedures
                 Train assigned personnel
                 Controlled assets for KC-135A maintenance equipment

Education   May 1998                Johnson County Community College Oalethe, KS
                  EMD Diesel Basic Engine 80 hours
                  26L Air Brake System 40 hours
                  Basic Welding 40 hours
            Sept 1996               Dyess AFB                            Dyess AFB, TX
                  Hazardous Material Handling 40 hours
                  Safety Management Course 80 hours
                  Supervisory Training 40 hours
                  Operations Management 120 hours
                  Personnel Management 40 hours
            Aug 1996                Texas State Technical College        Abilene, TX
                  Air Frame and Power Plant License 2 years
            July 1996               Barksdale AFB                        Bossier City, LA
                  Non-commission Officers Academy 6 weeks
            Feb 1996                Community College of the Air Force Dyess AFB, TX
                  Associates in Applied Science of Aircraft Systems Maintenance Technology
            June 1986               March AFB                            Riverside, CA
                  Leadership School 4 weeks
            May 1974                Calhoun High School                  Port Lavaca, TX
                  Auto Hobby
                  Basics

Awards      The Meritorious Service Medal, The Air Force Commendation Medal, The Air Force
            Achievement Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
            Kuwait Liberation Medal for the Kuwait Government Certificate of Appreciation for
            support of the 1990 Economic Summit of Industrialized Nations