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Christopher MacDonald

Englehart,ON

Summary

Raised in Northern Ontario, I'm committed to bringing quality service and prosperity to Ontario Northland. With over a decade in the railway industry, between the CNR and ONR, I can bring a wealth of knowledge from operations such as:

  • Spareboard/directional time pool operations
  • Rest Rules from CNR and ONR
  • Time and Resource Management

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Locomotive Engineer, Conductor

CN Rail
01.2011 - 04.2019
  • Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run.
  • Demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement by participating in company-wide safety initiatives and attending regular training sessions.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by consistently enforcing company policies and procedures for all crew members.
  • Coordinated with yardmasters to ensure the efficient movement of trains within rail yards, optimizing space utilization and minimizing delays.
  • Climbed on and off train cars to set or release hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses between rail cars and remove and replace broken knuckles.
  • Skillfully operated multiple types of locomotives across diverse terrains, displaying adaptability and flexibility in challenging situations.
  • Etc

Locomotive Engineer, Conductor

Ontario Northland Railway
12.2019 - Current

Same Skills as CN Rail.

Additionally:

  • Enhanced passenger safety by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections and addressing potential hazards.
  • Provided timely updates to passengers regarding schedule changes or delays, ensuring their satisfaction during travel interruptions.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, assisting passengers with boarding, seating, and luggage storage.
  • Ensured accurate ticket collection and optimizing revenue for the company.
  • Addressed passenger inquiries in a polite and informative manner, elevating overall customer service standards.
  • Etc

Education

High School Diploma -

Widdifield Secondary School
North Bay, ON
06.2008

Skills

  • CROR Qualified
  • Locomotive Engineers Certificate
  • First Aid Qualified
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Quick Learner
  • Adaptable

Languages

English

Timeline

Locomotive Engineer, Conductor

Ontario Northland Railway
12.2019 - Current

Locomotive Engineer, Conductor

CN Rail
01.2011 - 04.2019

High School Diploma -

Widdifield Secondary School
Christopher MacDonald