Randy King
Red Deer,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Operations Technician with NOVA Chemicals, skilled in optimizing workflows and enhancing equipment performance. Proven ability to train new employees and ensure safety compliance. Adept at troubleshooting and collaborating with engineering teams to implement innovative solutions, driving efficiency in production environments. Committed to excellence and fostering a culture of safety.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Technician
NOVA Chemicals
Joffre, Alberta
07.2016 - Current
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflows and procedures.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures pertaining to operations, rail and hydrocarbon safety measures.
- Assisted with the maintenance and repair of equipment in a production environment.
- Collaborated with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for improved efficiency.
- Provided training and guidance to new team members on operational procedures.
- Active member of site Tactical Response Firefighting Team.
Locomotive Engineer/Switchman, Dow Prentiss Site
SGS Canada/Railserve Inc.
Lacombe County, Alberta
11.2013 - 07.2016
- Responsible for handling train equipment in a safe manner using automatic and independent brake systems.
- Receiving signals from foreman and move controls, such as throttle and airbrakes to control locomotive.
- Safe and correct switching and placement of railcars, utilizing various forms of communication.
- Operating of hand or ground throw switches, derails, gates, and other safety appliances.
- Operate electric and diesel-electric locomotive; inspection of locomotive and all related safety appliances such as fuel, sand, and water prior to commencing daily switching duties.
- Developed an excellent understanding of, and strictly adhered to all Dow Chemicals safety guidelines and procedures.
- Accountable for training and mentoring new employees; following all safety rules, GOI’s and procedures, safe and efficient switching and locomotive operations.
Locomotive Engineer
Canadian Pacific Railway
Red Deer, Alberta
11.2012 - 11.2013
- Operate diesel electric locomotives and rail cars with the expectation and ability to monitor instruments that measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure.
- Responsible for the safe transportation of freight, including dangerous goods from terminal to terminal across western Canada.
- Effectively operate multiple communication systems and used information technology in order to relay information between crews, operations management and rail traffic controllers.
- Responsible for daily inspection of locomotives for proper mechanical functionality, as well as troubleshooting mechanical defects.
- Preformed efficiently and ethically as a valuable member of a train crew.
Yard Foreman/Locomotive Conductor
Canadian Pacific Railway
Red Deer, Alberta
01.2007 - 10.2012
- Receive and transmit all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations.
- Review instructions from dispatchers and devise work plans in order to complete all switching operations within rail yards and throughout terminals and multiple customer locations.
- Lead and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars.
- Ensure accuracy and compliance of crews with all bulletins, work orders and switch lists, conduct daily safety meetings as well as pre-departure job briefings.
- Acquire and maintain train specific documentation, including marshalling requirements, dangerous goods information, and shipping requirements. Responsible for verifying their accuracy and recalculation of train information as cars are lifted and set off during operations.
Education
4th Class Power Engineering Certificate -
SAIT
Calgary, Alberta01-2017
Locomotive Engineer Certification -
Canadian Pacific Railway
Calgary, Alberta01.2006
LE&C Conductor Certification -
Canadian Pacific Railway
Red Deer, Alberta01.2003
Law & Security Customs -
Sir Sanford Fleming College
Petherton, ON01.2003
High School Diploma -
Smith’s Falls Collegiate Institute
Smiths Falls, ON01.2001
Skills
- Equipment performance
- Operational procedures
- Workflow optimization
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety compliance
Certification
- Standard CPR and First Aid Certification
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- Class 5 Operator’s License
- WHIMS Certified
- Dow Chemicals Safe Start Program
- SGS Safety Committee Representative
Timeline
Operations Technician
NOVA Chemicals
07.2016 - Current
Locomotive Engineer/Switchman, Dow Prentiss Site
SGS Canada/Railserve Inc.
11.2013 - 07.2016
Locomotive Engineer
Canadian Pacific Railway
11.2012 - 11.2013
Yard Foreman/Locomotive Conductor
Canadian Pacific Railway
01.2007 - 10.2012
4th Class Power Engineering Certificate -
SAIT
Locomotive Engineer Certification -
Canadian Pacific Railway
LE&C Conductor Certification -
Canadian Pacific Railway
Law & Security Customs -
Sir Sanford Fleming College
High School Diploma -
Smith’s Falls Collegiate Institute