Gordon Comeau
Vancouver,British Columbia
Summary
Adept at ensuring operational safety and efficiency, my tenure at Canadian National Railway highlighted my ability to mitigate risks and maintain strict compliance with federal regulations. Expert in freight documentation and emergency response, I excel in high-pressure environments, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freight Conductor
Canadian National Railway
08.1989 - Current
- Identified potential risks during daily operations, taking proactive measures to mitigate hazards and maintain safety standards.
- Played a crucial role in maintaining an accident-free workplace by strictly adhering to safety guidelines and reporting potential hazards.
- Established clear communication channels among crew members during high-stress situations which ensured smooth operations.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations by staying up-to-date on industry changes and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
Detachment Holding Facility Guard
Canadian Corps of Commissionaires
06.2001 - 08.2004
- Completed detailed reports on daily activities, incidents, or irregularities observed during shift hours.
- Assisted in emergency situations by remaining calm under pressure, following established protocols, and providing support to first responders.
- Responded quickly to alarms or other emergencies while coordinating with local law enforcement when necessary for swift resolution of incidents.
- Upheld a professional appearance and demeanor while on duty, projecting authority and confidence to deter potential threats and instill trust in clients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grande Prairie Composite High School
Grande Prairie, AB06.1978
Skills
- Logbook Maintenance
- Route Planning
- Weather Condition Adaptation
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Freight Documentation
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Railcar Positioning
- Train Yard Management
- Yard Traffic Coordination
- Switching Operations
- Freight Car Inspection
- Railroad Safety Regulations
- Train Assembling
- Load Distribution Analysis
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
- CROR & TDG Training - November 01, 2022
- First Aid & CPR/AED level C - October 26, 2022
Timeline
Detachment Holding Facility Guard
Canadian Corps of Commissionaires
06.2001 - 08.2004
Freight Conductor
Canadian National Railway
08.1989 - Current
High School Diploma -
Grande Prairie Composite High School
- CROR & TDG Training - November 01, 2022
- First Aid & CPR/AED level C - October 26, 2022
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