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Paul Smith

Surrey,BC

Summary

Seasoned transportation professional knowledgeable about railway and yard operations. Background overseeing switching, cargo handling and safety needs. Possessing Area of certification and advanced understanding of Area of expertise. Background includes handling both passenger and freight needs. Proficient in routine procedures, customer service needs and emergency response. Well-versed in inspecting switches, performing yard movements and diagnosing minor equipment issues. Solution-oriented problem-solver with skills in taking reports and keeping detailed records of regular and emergency situations. Stays alert and focused in emergency situations and makes logical decisions to promote personal and employee safety. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Conductor

CN Rail
12.1990 - 09.2022
  • Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
  • Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
  • Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
  • Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
  • Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
  • Performed daily inspections on switches.
  • Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
  • Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
  • Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
  • Made public announcements on routes

Education

Geography -

Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
04.1989

2 Years - Geography

Capilano College
North Vancouver, BC
01.1986

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Daily Reports
  • Work Orders
  • Overseeing Community Relations
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Transporting Locomotives
  • Freight Transportation
  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Locomotive Inspection
  • Customer Experience
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Switching Cars
  • Safety Meetings
  • Learning Strategies
  • DOT Requirements
  • Maintenance Schedules
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Time Management
  • Rail Safety
  • Rail Operations
  • Transportation Reports
  • Yard Operations Management
  • Routing Efficiency
  • RFID Devices
  • Train Configurations
  • Yard Task Delegation
  • Uncoupling Expertise
  • Train Assembly
  • Transportation Documentation
  • Track Switching Functions
  • Writing
  • Coordination
  • Monitoring
  • Troubleshooting
  • Service-Orientation
  • Instructing

Timeline

Conductor

CN Rail
12.1990 - 09.2022

Geography -

Simon Fraser University

2 Years - Geography

Capilano College
Paul Smith