Daniel Henderson
Killaloe,ON
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Rail Car Mechanic
Canadian national railway
Melville, Saskatchewan
12.2011 - 08.2024
- Railcar mechanic journey person (Carmen)
- Valid class 1A licence
- Cn recognized Welding courses
- Main track class 1 railroad rules certified
- Cn Crane fundamentals
- Inspected, tested and repaired rail car systems such as brakes, wheels and couplers.
- Performed preventative maintenance on rail cars to ensure safe operation.
- Repaired and replaced defective parts in accordance with safety regulations.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts such as bearings, pistons, cylinders and seals.
- Checked air brakes for leaks or other irregularities during routine inspections.
- Assisted in unloading freight cars at loading docks or depots when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed on each rail car for future reference.
- Performed emergency and regular maintenance on rail cars and trains during, before, after and during trips.
- Used pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars and cutting torches to remove locomotives and car mechanical units.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment
- 150 ton Crane operator lifting railcars for maintenance or derailment cleanup. 2014-2020
- On call 24-7 Operating a 10 spd freight liner as an “road repair truck” to repair and assist trains on branch and main line. Occasionally hauling trailer with 4 sets of wheels to repair train car 2020-2024
- Completed daily pre-trip inspections of service truck and trailer to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Calculated weight limits based upon boom length, angle of lift, radius of swing and type of load being lifted.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations.
Tire Technician
Kaltire
Melville, Saskatchewan
12.2009 - 12.2011
- Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
- Replaced worn tires with new ones of the same size and type.
- Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
- Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
- Performed road-side tire repair services for commercial vehicles; ensured safety of self and others.
- Drove to industrial sites to provide services or respond to emergency calls.
Education
High School Diploma -
Melville Comprehensive
Melville, SK06-2011
Skills
- Welding expertise
- Quality Control Procedures
- Workplace Safety
- Power Tool Usage
- Forklift Operation
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Power Tool Operation
- Decision-Making
- Task Prioritization
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Self Motivation
- Inspection skills
- Metal cutting
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Continuous Improvement
- Physical Strength
- Active Listening
- Reliability
- Repairs and maintenance
- Effective Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Air brake systems
Timeline
Rail Car Mechanic
Canadian national railway
12.2011 - 08.2024
Tire Technician
Kaltire
12.2009 - 12.2011
High School Diploma -
Melville Comprehensive