The two events he spoke about were: 1) Kline and Jeffrey Hoffman conducting a FTX exam without proper equipment, and 2) Fuentes being unavailable when he conducted a “ride evaluation” on a train. Each of these situations resulted in Kline contacting Fuentes. The events were reviewed with Kline to obtain his testimony. Fuentes and Kline’s perception of the events vary. Fuentes interpretation of these facts is that it is evidence that they are not qualified to do their jobs since everyone knows the expectations to have their equipment with them, and that if you have to ask questions upon promotions it is indicative of a lack of knowledge and skills for the positions.
Kline and Hoffman had discovered upon conducting a FTX examination that they had each left the computer cable they need to transmit data at the home office several hours away. Kline had sought to reach Fuentes who was on a vacation day unbeknownst to Kline. Kline had attempted to reach him several times unsuccessful. Kline was hoping to get a cable from Fuentes.
The next event involved Fuentes going on a ride evaluation in the field. He drove several hours …show more content…
Kline spoke with Fuentes. Kline acknowledged he was displeased with Fuentes since he was unavailable and no one knew where he was. The exact nature of the conversation was not resolved as there were no witnesses to the conversation. Kline indicated that he was extremely upset. He noted that Fuentes has developed a pattern of documenting everything. Fuentes was asked if they wanted to talk and resolve it “man to man” or did he want it relayed via Linda Pitchford in a document. They each agreed to discuss the situation. Fuentes was instructed in the future to notify management when out of the