Christian Mellor
Trenton,ON
Summary
Hardworking Locomotive Engineer with 6 years maintaining railyard and assisting with movement of trains. Skilled at completing manual tasks and working with dispatchers and workers for continual service and smooth transportation of goods. Eye for detail when inspecting equipment to catch issues early to complete repairs or address concerns.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
Canadian National Railway
02.2017 - Current
- Inspected locomotives for operational readiness by making FRA and company-required checks and tests.
- Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely.
- Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.
- Checked speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout route.
- Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
- Moved controls such as throttles and air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, steam or gas-turbine-electric locomotives.
- Conferred with conductors and traffic control center personnel via radio phones to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays and oncoming trains.
- Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run.
- Maneuvered locomotives to transport freight or passengers between stations.
- Ensured timely deliveries by carefully planning routes and monitoring train progress throughout each trip.
- Improved rail safety by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections and adhering to industry regulations.
- Reduced fuel consumption with strategic train handling techniques, resulting in significant cost savings.
- Strengthened communication between crew members through regular briefings and debriefings, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Implemented safe environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures..
- Received starting signals from conductors and used controls such as throttles or air brakes to drive electric, steam or gas turbine-electric locomotives.
- Monitored gauges or meters that measured speed, amperage or air pressure in brake lines or main reservoirs.
Sales
S&P Data
Trenton, Ontario
2016.Aug - 2017.Jul
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Food Preparation Worker
Tomassos Italian Grille
Trenton, Ontario
2013.04 - 2016.08
- Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in consistently arriving for scheduled shifts to meet service demands.
- Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
- Packaged and stored food products following proper handling and preservation methods.
- Supported kitchen team by being responsive and pitching in to complete tasks.
- Maintained organization in kitchen to keep track of multiple tasks and prepare meals correctly.
Education
Welding - Welding, Level A
Loyalist College
Loyalist03.2017
Skills
- Automatic Rail Switches
- Brake Examination Tests
- Type Tool Use
- Diesel Engine
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Additional Information
Cold call phone sales for wifi and home phone through Rogers (within Canada)
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer
Canadian National Railway
02.2017 - Current
Sales
S&P Data
2016.Aug - 2017.Jul
Food Preparation Worker
Tomassos Italian Grille
2013.04 - 2016.08
Welding - Welding, Level A
Loyalist College