Yassir Elouassif
Revelstoke,BC
Summary
Trilingual Trainmaster and Dual Qualified Locomotive Engineer with over eight years of experience in optimizing rail operations and managing locomotive teams. Proficient in conducting assessments, coaching staff, and investigating on-site incidents to enhance safety and compliance with industry regulations. Recognized for implementing process improvements that boost operational efficiency and streamline train movements through strategic scheduling. Committed to fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous learning within the rail transportation sector.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trainmaster /Field Operations Manager
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
Revelstoke, BC
11.2023 - Current
- Improved train operations efficiency by implementing new scheduling and routing strategies.
- Conducted thorough investigations into accidents or incidents, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and coaching as needed for professional growth.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on infrastructure projects, ensuring minimal disruption to train services during construction periods.
- Established strong relationships with union leaders, promoting collaboration and fostering a positive work environment.
Relief Operations Supervisor / Locomotive Engineer
Cando rail & terminals
Rocanville, SK, SK
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Developed daily and weekly operating plans for the team, ensuring customer needs are being met.
- Monitored safety programs ensure employees are meeting or exceeding company and customer expectations, and that policies and procedures are being followed.
- Performed train inspections, tests and procedures, completed associated paperwork and identified and documented train equipment defects.
- Maintained communication between yard personnel and crew members during switching operations.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols when dealing with hazardous materials during transport.
Locomotive Engineer
Moroccan National Railway Company, ONCF
Morocco
03.2016 - 01.2022
- Assisted in training new locomotive engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices for optimal job performance.
- Operated multiple types of locomotives across diverse terrains, displaying adaptability and flexibility in challenging situations.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading cargo onto trains when necessary.
- Maintained communication between yard personnel and crew members during switching operations.
- Manually controlled throttles and air brakes for electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas turbine-electric engines.
- Inspected locomotive daily to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Ensured proper functioning of airbrakes and monitored pressure levels throughout trips.
- Visually inspected track to detect hazards and obstructions and maintain safety.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
ISTA
University of science06.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Electromechanics of automated Systems
college of science
University of science07.2014
High School Diploma -
Technical High School
Technical High School12.2012
Skills
- Operating diesel locomotives (GM, GE, EMD), electrical (Hitachi, Alstom, Prima)
- Software: Power View, Quads, Excel, Word, Outlook, yard management, SAP, Nexus, Tyes
- Incident investigation
- Problem-solving skills
- Employee training and development
- Logistics management
- Train scheduling expertise
- Emergency response coordination
- Rail operations management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Freight cost estimation
- Transportation management systems
- Supplies inventory
- Shipping and receiving operations
- Freight coordination
- Transportation management
- International freight management
Certification
- CGFI - Certified Group Fitness Instructor
- CPT - Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified locomotive engineer
Education
Technical High School,Oujda, Morocco
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Trainmaster /Field Operations Manager
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
11.2023 - Current
Relief Operations Supervisor / Locomotive Engineer
Cando rail & terminals
01.2022 - 11.2023
Locomotive Engineer
Moroccan National Railway Company, ONCF
03.2016 - 01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
ISTA
Associate of Applied Science - Electromechanics of automated Systems
college of science
High School Diploma -
Technical High School
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