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Bruce Janes

Pickering,Ontario

Summary

I have 46 years of track work and at various levels starting from a track Laborer working my way to a Track Superintendent, work in track maintenance, replacing tangent and curve tracks on direct fixation,wood tie and ballast, concrete single plus concrete double ties, replaced double slip switches single # 8,9 & 10 switches.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Track Superintendent

Aecon
06.2022 - Current
  • Presently working on the Finch West LRT Line over seeing the track installation.
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
  • Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
  • Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations
  • Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
  • Managed at times 100 workers when performing duties to maintain the new track installation as per the design spec's.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.

Track Superintendent

SNC-Lavalin
06.2017 - 06.2022

Eglinton Crosstown Line LRT

Supervise a union crew of 100 workers at one time on building of the 25km of new track,track switches and all components associated with new installation.

Track Superintendent

Hatch
09.2008 - 04.2017

Overseeing crews replace Double slip switches and install new, plus new track ties and rail on tracks leading into Union Station Railway Corridor, plus updating the signaling system and adding new to the new lead tracks being built. For Go Transit up grade of the east side of Union Station.


March 2011=May 2017

Move to the new subway extension from North York to Vaughan TYSSE

Over saw the sub contractor hired for the new construction and installation of double concrete ties, rail, new track switches and all associated components as per the design spec's.



Track Spervisor

Toronto Transit Commission
03.1978 - 05.2008
  • March 18,1978 to May 30,2008 work with TTC on various maintenance projects.
  • Temporary Track Superintendent from 1999 to 2001 in charge of Sheppard line track installation from Young and Sheppard to Don Mills and Sheppard. Installing concrete double ties and rail as per the specs for rail (tangent and curve track) and number 8 & 9 double x overs.
  • Trained over new employees on equipment, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
  • Delegated tasks to workers at times 200 unionize employee's on various shifts daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
  • Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
  • Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
  • Supervised team member performance to meet client deadlines and requirements.
  • Supervised track teams, prioritizing tasks for track maintenance ,rehallabition, for existing subway and new subway,street car and LRT Transit feedback for quality control.


Education

High School Diploma -

Exploits Valley High
Grand Falls-Windsor, NL
06.1977

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Quality Assurance
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Supervisor training

Languages

English
Elementary

Timeline

Track Superintendent

Aecon
06.2022 - Current

Track Superintendent

SNC-Lavalin
06.2017 - 06.2022

Track Superintendent

Hatch
09.2008 - 04.2017

Track Spervisor

Toronto Transit Commission
03.1978 - 05.2008

High School Diploma -

Exploits Valley High
Bruce Janes