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PHILIP HALL

Scarborough,Canada

Summary

+ 36 years experience working at CN Rail. 32 As a locomotive engineer in freight and passenger service. (GO TRANSIT)


Qualified in Trip Optimizer on EMD and GE locomotives.

+ Qualified in DPU (Distributed Power) operations.

+ Qualified in train handling operations on various territories.

+Qualified in USA operations on rules on CSX and NS in Michigan and New York state.

+ Qualified in the use of dynamic braking.

+ Qualified in AC equipped EMD and GE locomotives.

+ Qualified in Wabtec EPIC II, EPIC II (with keypad), EPIC II (distributed power) and NYAB CCB II (Computer Controlled Brake)

+ Qualified in AESS and EM200 computer system.

+ Qualified on the F.I.R.E system on EMD locomotives.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

TRACK PROTECTION FOREMAN

A&B Rail
05.2019 - 08.2025
  • (LAID OFF AUGUST 6/2025)
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
  • Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
  • Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
  • Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.

TRACK PROTECTION WORKER

PNR Railworks
05.2018 - 01.2019

Locomotive Engineer

CN Rail
06.1981 - 07.2017
  • + Hired as a brakeman in June 1981, qualified as a conductor in 1984.
  • + Interviewed and qualified for ESE (engine service employee) and attended ESE course in Gimli, Manitoba Jan 1987.
  • + Qualified as a locomotive engineer in March 1988.
  • + Worked with conductors, brakemen and the rail traffic control centre via radiophones to issue or receive information concerning delays, meets with trains or any potential railroad safety issues.
  • + Worked as a locomotive on GO Transit trains for 3 years.
  • + Training and mentored student engineers.
  • + Interpreted train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations that govern the operation of locomotives.
  • + Operated locomotives to transport freight between stations; assembled and disassembled trains within rail yards.
  • + Ensured that documentation, including procedure for handling special dangerous commodities while enroute and when changing crews.
  • + Inspected locomotives after runs to detect damaged or defective equipment.
  • + Prepared reports regarding any problems encountered, such as accidents, signalling problems, unscheduled stops, or delays.
  • + Responded to emergency conditions or breakdowns, following applicable safety procedures and rules.

Education

High School Diploma -

Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute
Scarborough, Ont
05.1977

High School Diploma -

STEPHEN LEACOCK COLLEGIATE
SCARBOROUGH
05-1977

Skills

  • Effective communication with management and coworkers
  • Dedicated and attentive service
  • Strong interpersonal relationships
  • Collaboration with colleagues
  • Leadership and management
  • Effective decision-making abilities
  • Solution exploration
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Team leadership skills
  • Calm situational response
  • Trained in comprehensive safety practices for rail operations
  • Receptive to new ideas

Certification

  • + CN rules qualified as locomotive engineer March 1988
  • + Red Cross First Aid 2024
  • + CP rules qualified 2024
  • + Metrolinx CMO issued May 25/2018
  • + GO SAFE qualified May 2019
  • + CROR qualified 2024
  • + TIGS qualified Dec 7/2019

Languages

English

Accomplishments

Awards and Accomplishments


+ Customer satisfaction nomination from Paul.M.Tellier by St.Mary’s Cement for going above and beyond in service.

+ CN personal award for myself and fellow employee for saving the life of a coworker who had fallen off a moving train.

+ On The Spot CN President’s Award from E. Hunter Harrison for heroic efforts for attempting to rescue 2 teenagers in hazardous circumstances when not on the job.

+ $2000 donation made by CN Rail in my name to CN’s community partner Safe Kids Canada.

+ Community Member Award from Toronto Police Services Board and the citizens of Toronto for willingness to risk personal injury to help officers.

+ Certificate of Commendation from Toronto Fire and Rescue Service for exemplary actions during a ice / water rescue.

+ Citation and MEDAL OF BRAVERY presented by His Honourable Governor General David Johnson on behalf of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Of Canada at Rideau Hall in October 2010 for acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances.

Once they have been decorated with the Medal of Bravery, recipients are granted the right to use the post-nominal letters MB. This award has only been presented on behalf of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Of Canada to 3500 Canadian citizens since 1972

Timeline

TRACK PROTECTION FOREMAN

A&B Rail
05.2019 - 08.2025

TRACK PROTECTION WORKER

PNR Railworks
05.2018 - 01.2019

Locomotive Engineer

CN Rail
06.1981 - 07.2017

High School Diploma -

Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute

High School Diploma -

STEPHEN LEACOCK COLLEGIATE

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