Shannon Robinson
MONCTON,NB
Summary
Seasoned Track Supervisor with background in overseeing all aspects of track maintenance and repair. Demonstrated ability to manage teams, coordinate work schedules, and ensure safety standards are met at all times. Strengths include leadership, decision-making skills and problem-solving abilities. Previous roles resulted in improved efficiency, reduced downtime, and enhanced safety measures.
Overview
2
2
Languages
2
2
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Track supervisor
Canadian National Railway
MONCTON, Nb
02.2022 - Current
- Supervised track maintenance crews across Canadian National Railway right-of-way, promoting safety compliance through active engagement.
- Inspected track conditions, switches, and crossings for safety compliance.
- Coordinated maintenance windows with dispatchers and train operations staff.
- Managed budgeted capital projects to ensure adherence to financial goals.
- Oversaw fleet vehicles and ensured compliance with scheduled maintenance requirements.
Program Supervisor
Canadian National Railway
MONCTON, NB
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Supervised Canadian National Railway program operations, ensuring efficient daily staff assignments.
- Enforced safety procedures and ensured regulatory compliance across all rail work activities to maintain operational integrity.
- Maintained safety standards to protect personnel and equipment in rail activities.
- Planned work schedules to ensure seamless coordination with other departments and maintain efficient train operations. with other departments to reduce disruption to train operations
- Monitored service requests and resolved operational issues with field teams.
- Liaised with dispatch, maintenance, and operations partners on workflow needs.
- Reviewed budgetary data for accuracy and consistency with goals and objectives.
- Monitored project costs against approved budgets throughout the fiscal year.
Assistant Track supervisor
Canadian National Railway
Calgary, Alberta
05.2016 - 06.2021
- Inspected track conditions, switches, and crossings for safety compliance.
- Supervised track maintenance crews across Canadian National Railway right-of-way.
- Coordinated maintenance windows with dispatchers and train operations staff.
- Enforced railway operating rules and safe work procedures.
- Delegated daily responsibilities to team members for effective track management. to track workers and equipment operators.
- Reviewed track defects and directed required repairs.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving railroad accidents or derailments.
- Assisted in the development of long-term plans for capital improvement projects along the railway lines.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
Railroad Conductor
Canadian National Railway
Calgary, AB
04.2014 - 04.2014
- Inspected brakes, couplers, and running gear before departure and movement.
- Applied Canadian National Railway safety rules during yard and mainline train operations.
- Monitored train movement and followed Canadian National Railway operating instructions and timetables.
- Communicated with engineers, yard crews, and dispatchers using railroad radio protocols.
- Coupled and uncoupled railcars during switching, spotting, and train assembly.
- Performed yard switching operations as needed to ensure efficient movement of cars within yards.
- Received and followed directions from train dispatchers.
Education
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Mount Allison University
Sackville, NB 08.1993 - 05.1995
Moncton High School
Moncton, NBSkills
- Safety compliance
- Railway operating rules
- Track assessment
- Maintenance coordination
- Fleet maintenance
- Incident response
- Budget management
- Capital projects
- Project management
- Maintenance scheduling
- Team coordination
- Crew oversight
- Issue resolution
- Decision analysis
- Effective communication
- Bilingual French/ English
Languages
English
First Language
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Assistant Track supervisor
Canadian National Railway
02.2022 - Current
Program Supervisor
Canadian National Railway
06.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant Track supervisor
Canadian National Railway
05.2016 - 06.2021
Railroad Conductor
Canadian National Railway
04.2014 - 04.2014
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Mount Allison University
08.1993 - 05.1995
Moncton High School