Adrian Gallardo
St. Albert
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Quick reflexes, great adaptability and demonstrate excellent stress management in all circumstances. Comfortable with working variable shifts, dealing with unpredictable circumstances while remaining calm under pressure
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive-engineer
CN Rail
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Improved rail safety by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections and adhering to industry regulations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by maintaining locomotive equipment and troubleshooting issues as they arose.
- Ensured timely deliveries by carefully planning routes and monitoring train progress throughout each trip.
- Reduced fuel consumption with strategic train handling techniques, resulting in significant cost savings.
- Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely.
- Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
Freight Conductor
CN Rail
05.2017 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize operations, leading to improved overall efficiency within the company.
- Developed strong working relationships with team members, fostering a supportive work environment that contributed to increased morale and productivity.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions..
- Coordinate the switching of cars, including coupling and uncoupling cars and lifting out coupling device
- Carry out specific instructions detailing a train's route and specific movements
- Pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 90 pounds
- Working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions
- Operating various devices on rail cars and locomotives, such as uncoupling levers and handbrakes
- Climbing on and off ladders of moving rail cars
- Grasping and holding objects while riding the side of a train
- Walking for frequent extended periods
- Bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling frequently
Education
No Degree - 1st Year Crane Operator
NAIT
Edmonton04.2017
No Degree - 3rd Year Electrician
NAIT
Edmonton, AB05.2014
High School Diploma -
Brother Andre CHS
Markham, ON06.2005
Skills
- Time management abilities
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team Collaboration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Locomotive-engineer
CN Rail
05.2023 - 03.2024
Freight Conductor
CN Rail
05.2017 - 03.2024
No Degree - 1st Year Crane Operator
NAIT
No Degree - 3rd Year Electrician
NAIT
High School Diploma -
Brother Andre CHS
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