Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Volunteer

VIMAL SHYAM STHANUNATHAN

Calgary,AB

Summary

As a committed student at SAIT College in Calgary, currently enrolled in the Rail Conductor program, actively seeking an opportunity in railways to channel genuine passion for hands-on work in the rail industry. Eager to contribute acquired skills and knowledge, ready to embrace the challenges of a dynamic role, leveraging enthusiasm and unwavering commitment to excel in fulfilling the responsibilities inherent in a rail conductor's duties.

Work History

Volunteer

South Simcoe Railway
06.2022 - 08.2023

Non -Profit Heritage Railway operates excursions during summer

  • Worked /volunteered to maintain heritage railway
  • Tying hand brakes on special vintage passenger cars
  • Flagging crossings for railroad right of way
  • Assisting trackman to clear 8kms of tracks.
  • Sold / inspected tickets to over 200 visitors everyday
  • Organizing tools in engine workshop
  • Assisted fireman in steam locomotive
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to visitor

Support Worker

3A Renos
06.2023 - 08.2023

Home improvement and construction company specializing in washroom and kitchen renovation. As a support worker, performed the following duties:

  • Manage electrical / construction equipment & accessories procurements
  • Nailed more than 50 gang boxes and stapling wires
  • Organizing tools and maintenance
  • Drywall patching & Repair
  • Support installing kitchen & washroom equipments
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers to enhance customer satisfaction

Train Ambassador

York-Durham Heritage Railway
06.2017 - 08.2019
  • Greeted customers and clients to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • Help passengers on boarding and off-boarding the train.
  • Passenger car safety check
  • Answer question related to event schedule, train safety, event access abilities /map to our event guests
  • Run guided tour inside early 1950s caboose
  • Inspect tickets and distribute handouts.
  • Crowd management and organize seating for the event venues.
  • Handing out certificates to children ages 4 to 8 years for riding on the Thomas train.

Education

Certification - Railway Conductor

SAIT
Calgary, AB
11.2023

Advance Diploma - Electrical Engg & Control sys

Humber College
Toronto, ON
04.2023

High School Diploma -

St Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School
Toronto, ON
06.2020

Skills

  • Lining track switches and turnouts
  • Inspect Rail cars
  • Rail road Radio communication
  • Moving, marshalling Rail cars
  • Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR)
  • Rail car air brake systems inspection
  • Tying down handbrakes
  • Rail roads safety management
  • ABS, CTC and OCS territories
  • Clear communication in positive Identification with radio

Timeline

Support Worker

3A Renos
06.2023 - 08.2023

Volunteer

South Simcoe Railway
06.2022 - 08.2023

Train Ambassador

York-Durham Heritage Railway
06.2017 - 08.2019

Certification - Railway Conductor

SAIT

Advance Diploma - Electrical Engg & Control sys

Humber College

High School Diploma -

St Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School
VIMAL SHYAM STHANUNATHAN