Engineer High School

R OBERT KNIGHT

Contact Info: Calgary, Alberta - 403-***-**** • Email: abn7iq@r.postjobfree.com

TRAFFIC COORDINATOR CONDUCTOR YARD FOREMAN BRAKE MAN COMMERCIAL PILOT

Over 10 years experience as Operations Coordinating Specialist in the application of

coordinating and running a live major rail yard, a position requiring th e highest degree of

personal responsibility. Experience with Air Taxi 703 services, piloting Cessna 172 charters

throughout northern Alberta.

A quality member and leader, who sets and accomplishes personal and unit goals, a good

listener, able to interpret and follow trough. Responsible and efficient with an excellent work

ethic.

Applied Competencies include:

Safety / Operating Rules Supervisory/Management experience

Logistics Problem-solving & Decision Making

Exceptional organizational skills Emergency Response

Commercial Pilot License Troubleshooting

Qualifications:

Accustomed to work in a fast-paced no-error environment and ability to work well under

pressure.

Excellent communication skills; effective working with both independently and as a

cooperative team member

Road Construction: operated the 773 Rock Truck, disc, packer, front end loader, holds a

class 3 driver’s license with Q air brake endorsement. Qualified in H2s, St Johns first aid,

Whimis.

Concrete mixer operator.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CN RAIL, SASKATCHEWAN 1987 – 2012

Traffic Coordinator / Conductor/ Yard Foreman / Brake Man

Yard Coordinator

Coordinated the live and efficient operations out of major rail terminal in Saskatchewan

reporting directly to the District Operations Coordinator in charge of the province.

Visually monitored the progress of trains on a display console controlling all movements of

Trains and on-track equipment by the operation of train signals and track switches.

Answered and dictated roughly 500 phone calls pe r shift and handled 100's of radio calls

each tour of duty.

Delegated duties and supervised all yard crews.

Managed engineering work on rail tracks in rail yard and determined positioning of trains;

supervised1500 individual rail car shipments in the yard and assigned outbound trains.

Routed and placed in/outbound trains depending on length, weight, and dangerous

commodities marshalling.

Coordinated transportation movements of terminal traffic to ensure safe and efficient

operations throughout the running yard.

Liaised closely with other departments including: Rail Traffic Control, Maintenance, and

Mechanical Departments.

Responsible for managing evacuation procedures in the event of a major incident such as a

dangerous commodity leak.

Oversaw all freight shipments in the yard, determined location, destination, and train

assignment.

Worked in collaboration with the Main Line Rail Traffic Controller ensuring no delays to any

train or yard engine.

Train Conductor, 1987 – 2012

In charge of operations of a specific train directing the engineer and train crew in running

the train, and coordinating the train’s movement with dispatchers and yard masters at

destinations along the route.

Observed, interpreted and relayed signals and other indications affecting tra in movement.

Communicated with crew members using specific hand signals or radio to indicate direction

of movement, stop and set or release air brakes.

Provided protection by placing warning flares and flags appropriately and communicated

with other trains in an emergency situation.

Got on and off, and ride moving equipment to effect the switching of rail equipment in yard

operations or at customer sidings.

Prepared and completed forms and documents relevant to train orders and switching lists.

Yard Foreman, 1987– 2012

Ensured crew safety according to Canadian operating rules and regulations.

Responsible for marshalling of dangerous commodities, open top loads and dimensional

loads on yard transfer movement.

Reported accidents or events and supplied reporting, responsible for train brake status report

and its disposition.

Flagged other train movements in emergency situations.

Maintained train journal, list of equipment and the order and placing of equipment in the

train or yard movement.

Commercial Pilot. 2008 - 2009

One year experience in Air Taxi 703 services (550 hours) piloting Cessna 172 charters in

northern Alberta.

Loaded/unloaded caravans assisting 208 pilots; operated forklifts while excepting freight and

moving loads.

EDUCATION & JOB RELATED TRAINING

Traffic Coordinator Training: CN Rail

CLO Conductor Locomotive Operator; Dangerous Commodities Exam

Commercial Pilot License: Canada Sea plane and multi engine endorsements

Private Pilot License.

High School Diploma

Class 3 driver’s license with q air brake endorsement

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