Matthew Schwalm

• Supervised successful team of Rail Gang And Tie Gang employees and by conveying project information consistently, quickly resolving issues and delivering constructive feedback.Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
• Prepared, checked, and coordinated documentation to support component design and application.
• Lead people with clear direction and goals while providing coaching and guidance to employees through regular monitoring of employee performance.
• Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
• Recruited, placed and oversaw project staff for optimal project results.
• Oversaw supply and tool inventory and replenished supplies, liaising with vendors to obtain cost-effective pricing.
• Combination of office work and working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions
• Ability to work autonomously, adapt rapidly to changing circumstances and situations and manage stressful situations.

• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
• Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
• Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
• Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
• Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
• Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
• Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
• Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
• Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
• Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
• Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
• Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.

• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.
• Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference purposes.
• Introduced team contests and goals to enhance productivity and improve employee morale.
• Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
• Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
• Supported safety officer to enforce regulations, laws and established policies throughout operational stages.
• Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
• Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
• Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
• Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for production positions.
• Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
• Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.

• Inspect maintain and keep record of customer industrial Railway Track to comply with Transport Canada Guidelines
• Established and maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and to achieve customer service objectives.
• Supervised successful team of 10 employees by conveying project information consistently, quickly resolving issues and delivering constructive feedback.
• Increased safety awareness among employees, resulting in zero injuries.
• Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
• Realigned workflows with changing business demands by evaluating processes and employee strengths.
• Monitored equipment efficiency, checked materials supplies and coordinated manpower requirements to meet expected demand.
• Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues negatively impacting team and business operations.
• Performed minor repair work on Heavy equipment to keep jobs on task, notifying maintenance department of major machinery failures.
• Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
• Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
• Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.

• Supervised successful team of 28 unionized employees and 2 Assistants by conveying project information consistently, quickly resolving issues and delivering constructive feedback.
• Manage engineering operations as outlined in CN's operating plan
• Supervise and manage the activities of track gangs, track inspectors, and hi-rail operations
• Manage engineering operations which includes compliance with safe work procedures, Transport Canada guidelines, and CN policies and procedures.
• Lead people with clear direction and goals while providing coaching and guidance to employees through regular monitoring of employee performance.
• Apply collective agreement(s) and company policies when carrying out their duties, including managing and coaching employees, conducting investigations, recommending corrective action, and responding to grievances.
• Manage budgets and workforce productivity within CN policy and its Five Guiding Principles.
• Clear communication of track condition and daily production and information to senior management in order to make adjustments as needed.
• Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service, while working with transportation and mechanical to determine cause and future prevention.
• Participation in Investigations when necessary
• Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
• Oversaw supply and tool inventory and replenished supplies, liaising with vendors to obtain cost-effective pricing.
• Inspected completed work to maintain high-standards of finished projects.
• Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
• Reviewed contracts and project requirements to determine service, equipment and personnel needs.
• Irregular hours, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Combination of office work and working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions
• Meet deadlines, interface with senior management.
• Travel for company business, at times without advance notice.
• Respond to unexpected or emergency situations.
• Strong ability to perform well under pressure and in stressful situations and circumstances
• Ability to work autonomously, adapt rapidly to changing circumstances and situations and manage stressful situations.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, can motivate others to achieve set objectives and maintains positive interactions. Good leadership skills – manage, mentor, and coach.
• Results-focused, gives clear directions and prioritizes daily tasks.
• Excellent verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills.
• Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety and client satisfaction.
• Understand and apply safety standards, policies and procedures, collective agreements as well as Operating Rules
• Supervising a unionized workforce.

• Manage transportation operations, including compliance with safe work procedures and practices as well as deliver a high level of productivity and customer service.
• Lead people with clear direction and goals and provide coaching and guidance to employees through regular monitoring of employee performance.
• Apply collective agreement(s) and company policies when carrying out their duties, including managing and coaching employees, conducting investigations, recommending corrective action, and responding to grievances.
• Manage budgets and workforce productivity within CN policy and its Five Guiding Principles
• Irregular hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Combination of office work and working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Meet deadlines, interface with senior management.
• Travel for company business, at times without advance notice.
• Respond to unexpected or emergency situations.
• Experience in supervising a unionized workforce.
• Proven track record in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Demonstrated history/ experience in safety compliance.
• Energetic, ability to work autonomously, adapt rapidly to changing circumstances and situations and manage stressful situations.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, can motivate others to achieve set objectives and maintains positive interactions.
• Good leadership skills – manage, mentor, coach.
• Results-focused, gives clear directions and prioritizes daily tasks.
• Excellent English verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills.
• Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety and client satisfaction.
• Understand and apply safety standards, policies and procedures, collective agreements as well as Operating Rules.

Fully Trained

Frog and Switch welding

Thermite welding

Butt welding