DOUG ENGSTROM
Albert Lea
Summary
Skilled in maintenance and repair with background in efficiently resolving issues ranging from minor repairs to complex system faults. Possess advanced knowledge of various tools, equipment, and techniques relevant to job success. Strengths include problem-solving, time management, and ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet operational goals. Contributed to enhancing facility safety and reducing downtime through proactive maintenance strategies and quick response to emergency repair needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Signal Maintainer
CPKC Railroad
Waseca
11.2017 - 05.2025
- Maintained Grade Crossing Warning Systems in southern MN and IA.
- Duties included preventative maintenance, trouble shooting all mechanical, electrical and programming systems.
- Ensuring crossing systems were working as intended and up to all FRA standards.
- Documenting all testing and repairs with the FRA.
- On call 24/7 for responding to trouble calls.
- Coordinated with management, other crafts, dispatch and contractors to get projects done on time and safely.
Maintenance Technician
McNeilus Truck
Dodge Center
01.2012 - 11.2017
- Plant maintenance technician.
- Duties included preventative maintenance on brake presses, laser cutter, mills, robots, overhead cranes, generators and various other machinery.
- Trouble shooting all machinery, electrical systems (12v to 480v), motors, conveyor systems, sand blasters, painting systems, and hydraulics.
- Helped with installation of new machinery.
- Built and installed power distribution panels for new robot welders.
- Worked with engineers and management to coordinate weekend projects.
Foreman
Jeff's Construction
Clarks Grove
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Operated skid loader, back hoe, and fork lift.
- Various carpentry, masonry, flat concrete work, roofing, siding, windows, block laying, electrical, and basic plumbing.
- Reading plans and blue prints.
- Working with employees to get the job done correctly, safely and on budget.
- Worked with customers to ensure jobs were to their specifications.
Block Layer
Brick Layers Union Local 1
South Eastern
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Laying block, brick and stone.
- Commercial construction and remodels.
- Reading blue prints, layouts, grinding and tuck pointing, and mixing mortar.
- Use of all hand and power tools.
- Operated lull, fork lifts, skid steer and mixers.
- Ensured all work was up to local codes and industry standards.
Maintenance/ handyman
Kelley Properties
Albert lea
- Residential housing maintenance.
- Working nights and weekends.
- Repair or replace doors, windows, outlets, fixtures, interior and exterior.
- Basic electrical and plumbing.
- Roofing and siding.
- Months of Experience: 36
Education
Welding Certificate - welding, osha 10 hr, forklift permit
Riverland Community College
Block and Brick Laying Apprenticeship -
BAC Local 1
MNDiploma -
Chaska High School
Chaska, MNSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Preventative maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Blueprint reading
- Time management
- Troubleshooting skills
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Signal system maintenance
- Multimeter usage
- Mechanical systems repair
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical systems
Licenses Certificates Additional Training
- Welding Certificate, 11/01/12, Riverland Community College, welding, osha 10 hr, forklift permit
- Block and Brick Laying Apprenticeship, 01/01/02 - 12/31/07, BAC Local 1 MN
Timeline
Signal Maintainer
CPKC Railroad
11.2017 - 05.2025
Maintenance Technician
McNeilus Truck
01.2012 - 11.2017
Foreman
Jeff's Construction
01.2009 - 01.2012
Block Layer
Brick Layers Union Local 1
01.2003 - 01.2009
Maintenance/ handyman
Kelley Properties
Welding Certificate - welding, osha 10 hr, forklift permit
Riverland Community College
Block and Brick Laying Apprenticeship -
BAC Local 1
Diploma -
Chaska High School