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Possess significant experience in both pharmaceutical and 21 years of railroad operations and safety protocol experience with a solid working knowledge of the following: Locomotive Engines GP38-2, Dash 9 MAC-7 D9-44CW SD70M SD60M D9-40CW SD-60 II Proven track record for working efficiently with train crew members. Contribute to railroad process improvement by generating solutions to problems. Demonstrated ability to multitask in dynamic environment and deliver results. PHARMACUETICAL COMPANIES EMPLOYED BY: Purepac Pharmaceutical Permacel Pharmaceutical Unigene Laboratories Adam Spencer Associates Wincup Corporation Cary Chemicals CHEMICAL OPERATOR EXPERIENCE * Completed chemical batches of various raw materials from reactors and distillations. * Operated various types of equipment such as mills, reactors, distillation, gas compressors, steam pumps, electrical bulk, stay benys, blenders, kettles, extruders, rail car resins, filters, and vacuum dryers. * Managed batch processing, compounding, laboratory work, metric weighing, filled out standard operating forms. * Performed changing 25,000 to 50,000 pounds of raw material and managed shift operators. * Participated in Occupational Safety Health and Administration (OSHA) class and emergency crew in chemical spills. Knowledge of Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP) standards. QUALITY ASSURANCE QUALITY CONTROL * Tested and analyzed generic drug products using variation and friability techniques. * Held various responsibilities of physical and chemical quality assurance for lab assignments. * Performed clearance for all manufacturing departments for quality including parts, inspections, scrap control, auditing, inspection sheets and use precision measuring equipment such as calipers, verniers, and micrometers. * Performed solutions for the drug calculation for purification and fermentation process. * Used clean in process to sterilize laboratory equipment and autoclave. EXTRUSION * Supervisor of extrusions and Quality Control for the testing of foam cups and plastic straws. * Assisted engineers in strategic planning to produce line of electro cathers for the medical industry. * Tested raw materials and performed calibrations using FDA standards. * Supervised Extrusion production lines and trained subordinates on methods and procedure. * Conducted research on adhesive glues, plastic, and flavors using computerized technology. * Handled vinyl, nylon, resins, thermoset polyurethane and polyethylene resins. NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILROAD, JERSEY CITY, NJ Locomotive Engineer & Conductor 9/1999 to 6/2005 Engineer 2005 to Present * Ensure that the crew is in compliance with all FRA mandates, Hazardous Materials guideline, NORAC rules and Signal Aspects and Norfolk Southern regulatory policies. * Inspect the locomotive prior to departure and perform the following brake tests to ensure there are no defects: Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Locomotive, Transfer Brake Tests. * Handle 24L/26L air brakes required for freight train. * Move outbound trains over 250-mile distance with relevant waybills that provide detail data on load being transported) e.g., destination of transport, location of dangerous cars, tonnage, height length, and contact information, etc. * Run trains through high speed passenger territory (e.g., New Jersey Transit and Amtrak). * Maintain clear open communication during brief meetings with crew and dispatchers. * Ensure that the commodities are delivered to the end client in keeping with the instruction on their invoice. * Possess intimate working knowledge of the following engines: * GP38-2, Engine, 2000 horsepower, 4 axles * Dash 9 Engine, 4000 horsepower, 6 axles * MAC-7 Engine, 4400 horsepower, 6 axles * Experienced in the following railroad operations: * Study at Wilmington Delaware Amtrak Center Trained on Amtrak's Simulator for the North East Corridor territory (Control point Haynes mile post 11.3 to Alexandria, Virginia) * Passed Pantograph test on electrical operations * Application of rear-end markers * Accident reporting * Blue Signal protection of workers * Adhere to rules on "Hours of Service" 12-hour maximum CONRAIL, JERSEY CITY, NJ Locomotive Conductor 6/1998 to 9/1999 * Operate track switches, couple cars and work on freight trains in yard operations and on the road * Assemble freight trains in rail yard operations * Perform duties involving moving and aligning rail equipment to build trains * Adhere to railroad safety rules
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