Michael Dutnall
Telkwa,BC
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive train operations experience and a focus on safety in leadership. Skilled in team collaboration and conflict resolution, consistently driving operational improvements and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Adept at managing concurrent objectives, and working with multiple functions to promote efficiency, and influence positive outcomes. Communicative and team-oriented. Proficient in SRS and SAP. A proven history of fostering collaboration to meet team, individual, and management targets. A problem solver and solution seeker.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Supervisor
Hat Trick Enterprises
Burns Lake, British Columbia
09.2024 - Current
- Supervise daily operations of mechanical teams and equipment maintenance.
- Train new staff on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
- Communicate with team members to address operational challenges.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations during mechanical operations.
- Develop preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
- Respond to critical breakdowns and directed team response.
- Monitor daily operations to ensure that all tasks were completed in a timely manner.
Trainmaster
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway
Red Deer, Alberta
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Relocated
- Coordinated and managed the daily operations, including providing direction to assigned train crews, to ensure efficient, safe, and timely movement of trains.
- Oversee all operations prioritizing safety standards (Homesafe).
- Managed customer, regulatory, and port expectations
- Audit and report all dwell and velocity in yards, and main line.
- Perform interdivisional audits.
- Implemented daily inspections of trains for readiness and compliance checks.
- Investigate all incidents and derailments to improve safety practices and protocols.
Assistant Superintendent (2IC)
Canadian National Railway
Smithers (Westend Port), British Columbia
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Supported all operations, engineering, mechanical and LRC needs
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss challenges and share best practices.
- Monitored daily operations, ensuring that all safety protocols were followed, - "Leaders of Leaders."
- Managed conflicts between staff members and departments by providing clear direction on how to resolve issues efficiently.
- Oversaw the hiring process for new employees, including conducting interviews and onboarding processes.
- Provided guidance and support to multiple departments in order to meet operational goals.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends or patterns impacting operations.
- Investigated all incidents and derailments for cause and remedy
Transportation Manager
Canadian National Railway
Smithers, British Columbia
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Spearheaded an awards program in order to boost safety and promote optimal practices.
- Maximized the safety of transportation operations through the use of field safety assessments.
- Provide feedback and take action on noncompliant behavior.
- Respond to accidents and incidents.
- Lead and assist in the investigation of accidents and incidents.
- Train, audit, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures.
- Maintain teamwork and order, and respond to issues with a sense of urgency as they arise.
- Identify opportunities to improve asset utilization and service reliability.
- Set recovery plans for service exceptions.
- Oversee accurate reporting of delays, and identify ways to reduce delays.
- Work with RTC to manage train lineups and train meets.
- Manage crew productivity against switching standards.
- Determine the best opportunity to move traffic against multiple demands.
- Conduct investigations per the collective agreement.
- Assess and coach performance deficiencies, implementing strategies to cultivate necessary behaviors.
Track Supervisor
Canadian National Railway
Smithers, British Columbia
04.2018 - 02.2021
- Relocated
- Moved from OCS to Core Main CTC.
- Responsible for three mainline yards and 127 core mainline track miles, operating Key trains and VIA trains through extremely environmentally and politically sensitive territory.
- Involved in many special capital projects, including two mainline bridge replacement projects completed in two 8-hour work blocks, with zero overages.
- I completed many geotechnical projects working in riparian areas.
- Mentoring assistants to advance their careers with the company.
- Heavily involved with the day-to-day operations of section crews.
- Regularly inspecting and walking my track.
- Ensuring that all company and federal frequency regulations, as well as Engineering Track Standards, are met.
- Running trains during the conductor strike.
- Interface with customers, and assist with their needs.
- Provide a face for CN in the area, and talk with local landholders and area residents about the railway.
- Active Co Chair OH&S.
Track Supervisor
Canadian National Railway
Prince George, British Columbia
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Relocated
- Oversaw a challenging mountain-grade territory with limited road access and prone to extreme weather events, including heavy avalanches.
- I developed my geotechnical skills, as there were many areas prone to slides.
- I became proficient in the use of the Jordan Spreader.
- Operated on budget.
- Responsible for 617.8 track miles on five subdivisions.
- Mentored the development of unionized employees for progression to successful management roles within the company.
- Active Co-Chair, OH&S.
Education
TIGS, CROR, Operations Management -
Canadian National Railway
Winnipeg, MB01-2015
First LIne And Second Line Well Control -
Enform
Nisku, AB01-2012
High School Diploma -
RVVS
Airdrie, AB01-1995
Skills
- Open to relocation
- Prioritize safety compliance
- Train operations experience
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer relationship management
- Effective communication
- Radio communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mechanical Supervisor
Hat Trick Enterprises
09.2024 - Current
Trainmaster
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway
10.2023 - 09.2024
Assistant Superintendent (2IC)
Canadian National Railway
03.2023 - 09.2023
Transportation Manager
Canadian National Railway
02.2021 - 03.2023
Track Supervisor
Canadian National Railway
04.2018 - 02.2021
Track Supervisor
Canadian National Railway
04.2017 - 04.2018
TIGS, CROR, Operations Management -
Canadian National Railway
First LIne And Second Line Well Control -
Enform
High School Diploma -
RVVS