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Greg meeuwsen

Fernie,BC

Summary

Seasoned Train Conductor at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway . Excelled in enhancing on-time performance and safety, demonstrating strong communication and leadership, mentoring new hires, and ensuring compliance with railroad regulations. Safety is very important to me and my daily way of life on and off the job.

Also I was a member of the Jaffray Volenteer Fire Department for 8 years and ended as a captain, there I learned also a variety of safety equipment, working as a team.

Lived on my wife's family farm for over 25 years, learned to run various farm equipment, and heavy equipment through their excavating business, equipment included, 2700 Link belt excavator, 410 rubber tire backhoe, various sizes of track machines and gravel truck.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Train Conductor

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway
01.2004 - Current
  • 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.
  • Conducted comprehensive safety briefings for crew members before each trip, promoting a culture of safety awareness among colleagues.
  • Demonstrated expert knowledge of railroad regulations, ensuring compliance throughout all aspects of train operations.
  • Evaluated track conditions during travel, reporting any abnormalities that could impact the safety or efficiency 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.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork and collaboration among crew members.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current with industry best practices and regulatory changes.
  • Served as a mentor to new hires, sharing expertise in railway operations and helping them acclimate to the role quickly.
  • Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
  • Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.

Lead Sawyer

McDonald Ranch and Lumber
08.1996 - 01.2003
  • Trained newly hired employees on machine operations and control set ups, explaining safety procedures to prevent injuries.
  • Monitored operating machinery to assess progress, adjust settings, and maintain production speeds.
  • Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing.
  • Cut raw logs into dimensional lumber and custom timbers.
  • File headrig saws and replace teeth and shanks.
  • Head first aider
  • When not sawing logs, can operate, all sawmill machinery, eg: re-saws, bull edgers, trimsaws, de-barker, along with forklifts, bucket and grapple loaders, dump trucks.

Education

GED -

Fernie Secondary High School
Fernie, BC
01-1997

Skills

    Equipment I have operated and have experience on:

    2700 Linkbelt excavator

    rubber tire backhoe

    skid steer

    dump truck

    bucket and grapple loaders

    fork lift

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Train Conductor

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway
01.2004 - Current

Lead Sawyer

McDonald Ranch and Lumber
08.1996 - 01.2003

GED -

Fernie Secondary High School

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