Mohamed A. Mohamed
Toronto
Summary
Safety-focused and results-driven rail operations professional with 18+ years of experience in transit and railway operations. Expertise in supervising train crews, ensuring compliance with strict safety regulations, and optimizing operational efficiency. Adept at training, performance monitoring, and incident response, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement in a high-pressure, regulated environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
Canadian National Railway
Toronto
05.2021 - Current
- Operate CN locomotives to transport freight efficiently and safely along assigned routes
- Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure locomotive and train integrity
- Monitor gauges, signals, and track conditions to maintain safe and efficient operations
- Collaborate with conductors and other team members to facilitate smooth train operations
- Adhere to all safety regulations, including the Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) and company policies
- Respond promptly to emergency situations, applying problem-solving skills to resolve issues quickly and safely
- Maintain accurate records of work hours, fuel consumption, and mechanical issues
Railroad Conductor
Canadian National Railway
Edmonton
01.2014 - Current
- Responsible for the operation and administration of the train and assume responsibility for the freight carried on the train
- Carry out switching activities, which include coupling and uncoupling railcars, getting on and off moving equipment, climbing ladders on railcars, operating switches and other track components, as well as operating remotely controlled locomotives
- Switch trains in accordance to rules, regulations and clients' needs
- Understand and adhere to operating and safety rules, policy procedures and regulations
- Provide, prepare and receive verbal and written communication concerning the movement and placement of railcars, as well as for the operation of trains and locomotives
- Observe, interpret and relay signals concerning train and locomotive movement
- Operate switches, derails and other components to change locomotives and railcar routes
- Inspect trains and equipment and ensure they are in proper condition for operation
- Operate various devices on railcars, such as the uncoupling levers, handbrakes and bleeding rods to separate and couple railcars
Education
Skills
- Operational Excellence
- Emergency Response
- Safety Management
- Technical Expertise
- Flexibility
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Time Management
Certification
- CROR Rules Qualified
- Certificate, First Aid and AED, 2017
- Certificate, Distributed Power Class East, 2017
- Certificate, Trip Optimizer, 2017
- Certificate, LRC (Locomotive Remote control [Belt Pack]), 2015
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer
Canadian National Railway
05.2021 - Current
Railroad Conductor
Canadian National Railway
01.2014 - Current