DAMILOLA RIDWAN
Calgary,AB
Summary
A highly skilled and experienced Automotive Service Technician and Railcar mechanic with extensive knowledge of mechanical tools and procedures and a profound ability to work on most types of light, heavy-duty vehicles and railcars. I have gained proficiency using technology to diagnose complex auto repair issues while delivering quality service. I have demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of team, and the ability to develop quick relationship with customers and effective in problem solving and communicate effectively. I am committed to providing quality service and be an efficient full-time employee. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Railcar Mechanic
Cp Rail
05.2022 - Current
- Repair, maintain and inspect freight car equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Perform all preventative maintenance work & repairs on trucks, underframe, structure, safety appliances, braking systems, draft systems, and associated tests
- Perform all work associated with rush repairs, road work and supplementary service operation of equipment
- Work all around, under, between, on top and inside of railcars
- Switching of railcars from shop tracks to repair tracks
- Record all work in electronic device (CRB)
- Changing of brake shoes
- Perform Canada No1 Airbrake test and single Air car test on freight cars
- Changing of couplers, draft gear, cushion unit and other railcar component
- Perform pre and post trip on company views
- Perform billing of railcars after repairs are done on SAP.
Rail Track Maintainer / Lead Hand
A & B Railway Temp Agency
- Worked in tie-gang, rail-gang, bucket gang, construction gang and performed all duties instructed by fore-man as required
- Daily job briefing for the duties of the day and protection instructions
- Working with tools like spike-mould, jackhammer, lining bar, T-bar, C-bar, shovels in installing all rail components
- Lifting of about 100 pounds track materials on daily bases
- Working and walking with machine operators for up to 20km on track rotations
- Abiding with all railway rules and ensuring safety is at met all times.
Registered Mechanic Apprentices [Block2]
Midas Auto service
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Perform 4-wheel alignment
- Replace broken parts and test their function
- Troubleshoot and repair cars to manufacturer specs
- Clean work area, tools used and keeping shop clean
- Perform inventory make sure the tires are stock correctly and ready for storage
- Stock and maintain spare parts, and place orders as required
- Lubrication and oil changes
- Use power tools, equipment, machine tools and common hand tools
- Tire changer and install pre mounted tires
- Preventive and maintenance inspection
- Repaired, relined, replaced and adjusted the brakes
- Performed brake servicing task under supervision
- Assist mechanic with repairs
- Document work performed on work order and document test/procedure
- Work alongside an assigned technician to learn to perform quality vehicle service maintenance and repair.
Warehouse Associate/ Outbound Selector
Sysco Canada Inc
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Picking, assembling, and loading of foods order for shipments both manually and with powered pallet jack
- Performing general cleaning duties to maintain a clean and safe environment
- Ensuring all orders are picked accurately and safely while maintain a clean and safe environment
- Ensuring food safety and food defense standards are followed
- Hand selects orders within various warehouse environments from Dry and cooler
- Picking average of 200 cases and spread them on three pallets
- Use SOS to scan and create labels, correctly place labels on products
- Stage pallets for loading on a proper dock location
- Shrink wrap products on loading dock.
Track Laborer
Nigeria Railway Corporation
07.2007 - 12.2009
- Drove company vehicle with caution and regular maintenance (pre trip and post trip)
- General labor, pulled spikes from rail by hand, hammered spikes into rail with various types of hammers
- Shoveled rocks and dirt for manual grading of surfaces and clearing ballasts
- Various loading and unloading of heavy materials such as tools and equipment (spikes, tie plates, joint bars etc.) to and from various vehicles and machines
- Cleared railway crossings of brush and tall grass using handheld tools and equipment.
Education
Automotive Service Technician -
Diploma in Computer Science University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria
06.2016
Some College (No Degree) -
Hansum Consulting Service Ltd, Nigeria
Skills
- Dependable and enthusiastic General laborer with over 7 years' experience in diverse construction and industrial projects
- Experienced working 12 hours shift to 16 hours shift
- Strong drive for results, effective oral communication skills and a proven ability to execute instructions effectively; proven record of working efficiently with others in a team environment
- Keen understanding of preparing sites for optimizing construction work processes
- Hands on experience in operating and maintaining machines and tools in hazardous environments
- Profound knowledge of positioning and aligning structural components for temporary and permanent structures
- Bondable, reliable team player with a strong work ethic
- Physically fit, able to complete strenuous tasks in a fast-paced work environment
- Able to work in extreme weather conditions, experience working in a diverse cultural work group
- Own transportation
Professional Affiliation Volunteerism
NBCC Volunteer GroupingOrganizing teamwork, networking and communicating skills
Summary Of Qualification
- Full valid Class 5 driver's license with perfect driving record and clean drivers abstract.
- Always practices safety first.
- Track mobile certification.
- Crane operator certification
- Wrecking /Derailment certification
- Safety and quality-oriented professional with incident free work records
- Canada Rule Railway certified.
- Full valid class one driver's license
- Emergency First Aid Level CPR/AED
- GHS and WHMIS
- Forklift operator
- Own tools
- Welding license (in view)
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Railcar Mechanic
Cp Rail
05.2022 - Current
Registered Mechanic Apprentices [Block2]
Midas Auto service
06.2020 - 05.2022
Warehouse Associate/ Outbound Selector
Sysco Canada Inc
09.2019 - 02.2020
Track Laborer
Nigeria Railway Corporation
07.2007 - 12.2009
Rail Track Maintainer / Lead Hand
A & B Railway Temp Agency
Automotive Service Technician -
Diploma in Computer Science University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria
Some College (No Degree) -
Hansum Consulting Service Ltd, Nigeria
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