Dean Hansen
Kamloops
Summary
Seasoned Train Conductor at CPKC Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway, adept in train operations and safety management. Excelled in enhancing on-time performance and safety culture, mentoring new hires, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Demonstrated proficiency in switching cars and effective team communication, significantly contributing to operational efficiency and safety.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Train Conductor
CPKC Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway
08.1997 - 09.2024
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Collaborated with fellow conductors to maintain high standards of professionalism while performing duties on board trains.
- Facilitated clear communication between onboard staff and control center personnel to address any issues or delays promptly.
- Maintained detailed records of train movements, incidents, and maintenance activities as required by company policy and federal regulations.
- Conducted comprehensive safety briefings for crew members before each trip, promoting a culture of safety awareness among colleagues.
- Evaluated track conditions during travel, reporting any abnormalities that could impact the safety or efficiency of train operations.
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of railroad regulations, ensuring compliance throughout all aspects of train operations.
- Improved on-time performance with effective communication between train crew members and dispatchers.
- Maximized efficiency by coordinating switch movements and coupling train cars during station stops.
- Managed daily train operations, adhering to strict schedules and regulatory requirements.
- Served as a mentor to new hires, sharing expertise in railway operations and helping them acclimate to the role quickly.
Education
No Degree - Class B Gas Ticket
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, None09-1997
No Degree - Journeyman Sheet Metal Apprenticeship
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, None09-1994
High School Diploma -
Vernon Senior Secondary
Vernon, BC06-1985
Skills
- Maintaining safety
- Switching cars
- Making announcements
- Train operation
- Safety management
- Train operations
- Managing yard switching
Languages
English
Timeline
Train Conductor
CPKC Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway
08.1997 - 09.2024
No Degree - Class B Gas Ticket
British Columbia Institute of Technology
No Degree - Journeyman Sheet Metal Apprenticeship
British Columbia Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Vernon Senior Secondary
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