Brandon Van Boven
Sarnia,ON
Summary
Experienced rail and construction professional with a strong record of coordinating safe train movements, inspecting equipment, and training crew members. Brings analytical problem-solving, teamwork, and excellent communication to keep daily operations efficient, compliant, and on schedule.
Overview
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Language
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Train Conductor
CN Rail
Sarnia, ON
04.2022 - 10.2025
- Coordinated safe train movements and switching operations in compliance with operating rules and procedures.
- Inspected railcars, couplers, brakes, and equipment before departure to verify service readiness.
- Trained newer crew members on conductor duties, radio communication, and hazard awareness.
- Communicated clear instructions with locomotive engineers, yard crews, and dispatchers during daily operations.
Framer/Carpenter
Kevin Shawnoo Construction
Sarnia, ON
10.2017 - 04.2022
- Inspected framing quality to confirm code compliance and structural accuracy.
- Trained new crew members on safe tool use and framing techniques.
- Ensured exceptional precision in layout work using levels, squares, plumb bobs, chalk lines, resulting in perfectly aligned structures.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wallaceburg District Secondary School
Wallaceburg, ON06-2014
Skills
- Quick learner
- Team collaboration
- Analytical problem-solving
- Safety compliance
- Excellent communication
Languages
English
Timeline
Train Conductor
CN Rail
04.2022 - 10.2025
Framer/Carpenter
Kevin Shawnoo Construction
10.2017 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Wallaceburg District Secondary School