Manager Engineer

Andrew Melville

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Edmonton, AB T*E 6G1

H- 780-***-****

C- 780-***-****

******@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS

. Highly Motivated

. Able to work on my own or part of a team

. Excellent communication skills

. Superb organizational skills

. Can readily adapt to changing situations

WORK HISTORY AND SKILLS

LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER/CONDUCTOR

May 2004 to July2011

Canadian Pacific Railway- South Edmonton Yard, AB

Duties Include:

. Ensure all work carried out in a safe and efficient manner

. Operate Conventional and Pitch and Catch Locomotives in a safe manner

. Switch tracks in accordance with Operation Manager's instructions

. Correctly identify and interpret all signals, signs and flags

. Ensure all work done in accordance with rules/regulations

. Confirm that all required documents are in possession before

commencing work

. Proper use of communication equipment and hand signals

. Daily Locomotive inspections

. Operate locomotive in accordance with posted speed signs and

restrictions

OPERATIONS MANAGER/SUPERVISOR OPERATIONS

Feb 2007 to Sept 2008/July 2011 to January 2013

Canadian Pacific Railway - South Edmonton Yard, AB

Developed, organized and managed the execution of the daily yards/terminal

operation in a safe and cost effective manner which maximizes fluidity and

achieves LSOP & BIOP service plans and compliance on a daily basis.

Managed, controlled and coordinated switching and train operations in

Edmonton area to ensure that switching priorities and daily operating

objectives are met in a safe and efficient manner while ensuring fluidity

within Edmonton area.

. Ensured compliance with company safety policies for all union and non-

union employees.

. Managed all crews, switching and inventory at all satellite yard

operations within area of responsibility.

. Ensured requirements for the Integrated Operating Plan and proper

train marshalling are met on a daily basis.

. Develop plans with other Alberta Service Area terminals to regulate

the flow of inbound and outbound traffic for Edmonton area.

. Work in partnership with Mechanical Services, Engineering Services and

NMC peers to build and foster an improved working relationship to the

benefit of all parties within the Edmonton area.

. Identify opportunities of cost saving measures (yard assignment

reductions, workload opportunities, etc.) to achieve yard expense

targets.

INFANTRY SOLDIER/NCM

Sept 1990 to March 2007

Department of National Defense

Duties Included:

. Supervise and train up to 20 individuals at a time

. Operate and maintain a variety of weapon systems in use by CF

. Operate and maintain communication equipment

. Perform quarterly personnel evaluations on subordinates

. Conduct safe weapons range practices

. Safely operate and maintain military vehicles

. Organize and supervise move to new building in 2000

. Oversea tour to Bosnia 2002-03

MILITARY TRAINING AND COURSES

Qualification Level 2 - Basic Training, Oct 1990-Dec 1990

3 - Infantryman, April 1991-July 1991

4 - Machine Gun Course, June-July 1992

4 - Basic Reconnaissance Course April-June 1991

Basic Mountain Operations Course, May 1992

Basic Military Driver Course, Sept-Dec 1992

Canadian Forces Junior Leadership Course

Canadian Force Primary Leadership Qualification Mods 1-5

WHMIS Training - Through out career

EDUCATION

Alberta High School Diploma 1990

EMR Certificate, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology 2004

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