Taurayi Kapungu
Edmonton,AB
Summary
To be employed as a Signals and Communication Technicians Supervisor
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Signals and Communication Technician
CN Rail
12.2010 - Current
- Installs, maintains and repairs CN Railway Signal and Communication equipment
- Controls and monitors alarms and undesirable track conditions
- Calibration and testing of all railway sensors
- Repairs wayside equipment on CN rail networks for the safe and expeditious flow of trains
- Communications wiring, Ethernet cable laying, glanding, dressing and termination
- Troubleshoots and fixes voice and data radio communications on the SCADA-like CN network
- Cable and fiber tracing, locating and splicing
- Camera installation, maintenance and surveillance monitoring
- Working and pushing for CN to adopt new technology, modems, and cell routers for improved network communications.
Warehouse Assistant
VWR International
01.2009 - 08.2010
- Inspected and verified incoming goods against invoices or packing lists
- Packed goods to be shipped and unpacked goods received
- Shipped stock and orders as per Shipping and Receiving requirements with little or no supervision at all
- Handled dangerous goods as per WHMIS regulations wearing proper safety gear
- Properly and safely operated a variety of equipment (pallet jacks and forklifts) to load, unload and move materials and products
- Maintained and organized inventory
- Kept and maintained logging records for all the work done
- Assisted in Safety Inspections as per company policy.
Air Traffic Controller
Civil Aviation Authority of zimbabwe
01.1999 - 07.2006
- Provided separation to aircraft in the air as per international standards
- Controlled aircraft safely and expeditiously both on the ground and in the air
- Assisted in search and rescue for disabled aircraft as was necessary
- Trained new recruits
- Drafted time tables and rosters for ATC staff
- Sat on the panel for accident and investigation hearings
- Logged all aircraft movements.
Education
No Degree - Technician, CN ATP1-4, Various CN In-house Courses
CN Rail
Edmonton, AB03.2012
No Degree - Instrumentation Engineering Technology
NAIT
Edmonton, AB12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Physics
University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe12.1997
Skills
- BSc Degree (Mathematics and Physics)
- Instrumentation Engineering Technology
- Calibrating of Instruments
- Excellent computing and communication skills
- CN Rules and first aid qualified
- Valid driver’s license
Websites
Activities
- CN Railroader volunteer
- Boys Junior soccer
- Awarded the Swagelok - Brian Clarke award at NAIT for outstanding performance.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Signals and Communication Technician
CN Rail
12.2010 - Current
Warehouse Assistant
VWR International
01.2009 - 08.2010
Air Traffic Controller
Civil Aviation Authority of zimbabwe
01.1999 - 07.2006
No Degree - Technician, CN ATP1-4, Various CN In-house Courses
CN Rail
No Degree - Instrumentation Engineering Technology
NAIT
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Physics
University of Zimbabwe
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