Daniel Alexander Gibbs
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in rail operations, notably with Canadian Pacific Railway as well as Cando Rails and Terminals. Successfully enhanced operational efficiency and safety compliance while mentoring new hires and maintaining high standards in equipment performance.
Expert in CROR compliance, mainline train handling, and complex switching operations. Proven track record of safety leadership, technical troubleshooting, and high-precision operation of heavy industrial machinery.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Groundskeeper
Sun Outdoors
04.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the maintenance and infrastructure upkeep of a 560-acre facility.Inspected and maintained equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Heavy Equipment Operation: Safely operate and maintain Bobcats, Skid Steers, Bulldozers, and Dump Trucks for site development and material transport.
- Maintain rigorous safety logs and equipment inspections, ensuring all machinery remains in peak operational condition.
Operator / Groundsman
Cando Rail Services
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Executed the building of CP 100 series trains at the Vaughan Intermodal Yard, meeting critical departure windows.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on machinery to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes.
- Adhered to safety protocols, enhancing workplace safety culture.
- Managed the staging and switching of high-priority lifts while maintaining constant radio communication and crew coordination.
- Enforced strict safety protocols during the loading and movement of railcars within a high-volume yard environment.
- Six months experience in a manager role
Locomotive Engineer
Canadian Pacific Railway
05.2015 - 09.2020
- Operated locomotives safely and efficiently across various routes.
- Abided by General Operating Instructions
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers to coordinate timely operations.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to address locomotive issues promptly.
- Commanded mainline locomotives, ensuring strict adherence to CROR, timetables, and special instructions.
- Expertly managed train handling for heavy-haul freight, calculating for tonnage, grade, and physical forces to ensure cargo integrity.
- Performed industrial switching and block swapping for customer sidings with high precision.
- Conducted on-site diagnostics and monitored air brake systems to ensure continuous consist reliability.
Freight Train Conductor
Canadian Pacific Railway
05.2008 - 09.2020
- Operated and monitored train movements to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Communicated effectively with crew members to coordinate schedules and address operational issues.
- Inspected trains for mechanical issues, reporting defects to maintenance teams promptly.
- Managed loading and unloading procedures to optimize efficiency and minimize delays.
- Directed complex railcar switching and marshalling operations in all-weather, 24/7 conditions.
- Guaranteed 100% compliance with Dangerous Goods regulations and federal safety standards.
- Field Trainer: Mentored and qualified new hires on safe work practices, territory-specific rules, and switching maneuvers.
Skills
- Safety rules and regulations
- Train control systems
- Railroad signaling understanding
- Two-way communication device use
- Maintaining safety
- Switching cars
- Heavy machinery operation
- Train operation expertise
- Brake control operation
- Yard operations
- On-board inspections
- Locomotive troubleshooting
- Engine tests
Certification
- Qualified Locomotive Engineer, Canadian Pacific Railway
- Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR) Certification
- NORAC, Conrail, CSX, and NS Rules Certification
- CPR & First-Aid Responder – St. John Ambulance
Timeline
Maintenance Groundskeeper
Sun Outdoors
04.2024 - Current
Operator / Groundsman
Cando Rail Services
08.2020 - 03.2023
Locomotive Engineer
Canadian Pacific Railway
05.2015 - 09.2020
Freight Train Conductor
Canadian Pacific Railway
05.2008 - 09.2020