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Chris Smith

Sarnia,ON

Summary

Proven leader in rail operations, adept at safety oversight and task delegation, significantly enhancing team productivity and operational efficiency at VIP Rail ULC. Expert in employee supervision, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a supportive work environment. Skilled in conducting detailed inspections and managing critical communications, contributing to an accident-free record.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Supervisor

VIP Rail ULC
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, safety standards, and local laws during daily operations.
  • Performed post inspection of railcars for movement.
  • Conduct observation reports to make sure following policies and procedures as well as wearing proper PPE.
  • Deal with employees and customers directly to resolve any issues that may arise.
  • Daily shift communication emails to management.
  • Conduct nightly security checks of both locations as well as checking boilers and warehousing.
  • Fill in for rail crew if required.
  • Other duties as required.

Engineer/Freight Conductor

VIP Rail ULC
12.2013 - 06.2023
  • Handled railcar movement in an industrial switching facility for storage, trans loading and switching of customers locations.
  • Building and storing of inbound/outbound customer cars while ensuring inventory data integrity is upheld.
  • Ensure compliance with all train orders, CROR rules, signals, railroad rules and regulations for safety.
  • Receive and transmit information by radio, tablet and telephone.
  • Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists.
  • Work with rail Supervisor and customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of railcars.
  • Be conscious of restricted clearances and other obstacles in a rail yard.
  • Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure safety.
  • Completed locomotive inspections at start of shift to make sure proper working order for use.
  • Handle locomotive in a safe manner, keeping in control and working within yard speed limit.

Freight Conductor

CSX Railroad
03.2013 - 10.2013
  • Developed strong working relationships with team members, fostering a supportive work environment that contributed to increased morale and productivity.
  • Played crucial role in maintaining accident-free workplace by strictly adhering to safety guidelines and reporting potential hazards.
  • Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
  • Performed daily inspections on switches.
  • Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
  • Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
  • Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
  • Learned to operate train through the use of a belt pack ie. remote control
  • Completed 6 week training course in Atlanta Georgia and then 14 weeks on the job training back at the home depot.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sarnia Collegiate Institute And Technical School
Sarnia, ON
06.1992

Skills

  • Task Delegation
  • Safety oversight
  • Employee Supervision
  • Attention to detail
  • Work well unsupervised or in a group setting
  • Performance monitoring
  • Customer Relations-worked with customers directly on a regular basis
  • Team Leadership

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Operations Supervisor

VIP Rail ULC
06.2023 - 08.2024

Engineer/Freight Conductor

VIP Rail ULC
12.2013 - 06.2023

Freight Conductor

CSX Railroad
03.2013 - 10.2013

High School Diploma -

Sarnia Collegiate Institute And Technical School

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