Alvin Limmer is a highly experienced management professional with over 35 years of experience in the railcar industry. He has held numerous leadership positions including Quality Auditor, Rail Fleet Manager, Production Manager, Chief Inspector, and Repair Shop Foreman. Limmer has managed teams and up to 20,000 railcars for over 125 clients. He has expertise in quality control, client relations, and ensuring railcars meet regulatory compliance standards. Limmer is seeking a new position where he can apply his extensive experience and leadership skills.

1. ALVIN LIMMER
3913 Overlake Drive Cell: (214) 394-5548
Plano, TX 75023 alvin.limmer@gmail.com
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Highly experienced management professional with leadership, teamwork,
and communication skills seeking a position where my experience, dedication,
and ability to learn new skills will add value to your company.
Distinguishing Qualifications
Management Experience:
Managed teams as a Quality Auditor, Rail Fleet Manager, Production Manager, Chief
Inspector, and Repair Shop Foreman.
Client Relations:
Managed up to 20,000 railcars for over 125 clients including Cargill, Basic Chemical,
and Proctor & Gamble.
Expertise:
35+ years of continuous experience in the railcar industry from Production Control Manager to
Corporate Rail Fleet Manager and Quality Assurance Auditor.
Quality Control:
Performed quality inspections as a Lease Fleet Inspector, Quality Assurance Inspector,
and Quality Assurance Auditor.
Employment History
Trinity Industries, Inc. January 1995 - Present
Martin Tank Car Repair May 1994 - December 1994
GE Railcar Repair Services, Inc. April 1978 – April 1994
Professional Responsibilities
Quality Auditor
Ø Responsible for scheduling and assembling Process Assessment teams and leading audits
at all Trinity Rail New Car and Maintenance Services facilities. Responsibilities include
overseeing Quality Assurance, Welding, Engineering, and Coatings teams.
Ø Monitor and revise the Quality Assurance Procedures and Standards to assure all are in
compliance with current regulations.
Ø Member of team tasked with standardizing the tank car Mechanical Quality Assurance
Records (MQAR’s) throughout all Trinity Rail tank car facilities.
Ø Monitored and audited a high profile railcar project to assure that all procedures and tests
are accurately performed and documented.
Rail Fleet Manager
Ø Manage 20,000 railcars assuring they are fully operational, properly repaired, and code
compliant to ensure the safe and successful transportation of my clients’ goods.
Ø Maintain constant and open communication with clients.
Ø Receive defective railcar information from clients and assign the railcar to a repair shop
or mobile repair.

2. ALVIN LIMMER
3913 Overlake Drive Cell: (214) 394-5548
Plano, TX 75023 alvin.limmer@gmail.com
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Ø Provide repair shops with instructions on what repairs to complete for each railcar
according to the reported defects, last content, MSDS, and required gaskets and o-rings.
Ø Review Association of American Railroads (AAR) compliance testing for each railcar
and complete the required tests while in repair to save additional shop visits and cost.
Ø Assure proper repairs by reviewing railcar assembly drawings with the repair shop.
Ø Review and approve repair estimates using (AAR) billing codes and labor rates.
Ø Advise IT personnel regarding system enhancements to assure proper working
procedures and avoid potential system errors.
Ø Communicate closely with clients to update repair status of railcars and notify clients
when repairs are complete.
Production Manager
Ø Received and coordinated order information on defective railcars with the inspection
department and maintained individual car files.
Ø Reviewed repair estimates, scheduled cars through the repair facility, and coordinated
disposition of completed cars.
Ø Established monthly revenue forecasts and conducted weekly production meetings.
Lease Fleet Inspector
Ø Reviewed assembly drawings and inspected new car construction from in-process
inspection through final inspection.
Ø Performed repair shop inspections for quality assurance purposes.
Repair Estimator
Ø Prepared estimates, quotes, and scope of work for railcar projects and modifications.
Additional positions include: Chief Inspector and Estimator, Shop Foreman, Quality Assurance
Inspector, Lead Carman, Carman’s Helper
Certification and Training
Ø Association of American Railroad (AAR) Basic Auditor Training
Ø American Welding Society: Section 6.1 Received CAWI (Certified Assistant Welding
Inspector) Certification
Ø Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Training
Ø Association of American Railroad (AAR) Field Manual Training
Ø Hazardous Materials Training per Regulations 101 Reference Material Bureau of
Explosives (BOE) 6000
Ø Continued Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Training
References Available Upon Request