Safety Manager
Resume:
Bill Batstra
Oshawa ON
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OBJECTIVE Seeking a position that will benefit from my railroad experience, positive interaction skills and industry knowledge where my twelve years’ experience can improve the results of the organization
EXPERIENCE
Assistant Trainmaster
Canadian Pacific Railway April 2013 – current
Ensure that Unionized crews attend and report to duty dressed and prepared, fit for duty
Ensure that all required paperwork is printed and crew is aware of all work assigned to them and applicable expectations
Debrief crews at the beginning and end of shift; deliver lists to crews and ensure that crews are switching in a safe, productive manner
Communicate regularly with yard coordinators, road specialist and yard manager to ensure train services are meeting the expectations of customers
Transport crews within GTA
Be present and available to crews within GTA when mainline crews are performing tasks
Monitor, ride with and preform safety efficiency tests
Perform Safety Meetings
Mechanical Yard Co-Ordinator
Canadian Pacific Railway June 2012 - April 2013
Assist with planning, scheduling and assignment of manpower to specific jobs within the shop environment ensuring that all repairs and/or servicing are affected in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with American Association of Railroads and Transport Canada regulations Responsible for the management of resources assigned to the local process to ensure consistency cost effectiveness and adherence to the plan
Assign employees (unionized) to specific jobs and ensures that the repairs or services are effected within the standard and/or estimated times in an effective manner
Ensures that shift turnover is conducted smoothly and that all stakeholders are aware of status of car supply
Provide advice, assistance and guidance to subordinates and assumes responsibility for training and development
Assists in the development and maintenance of process maps of the location
Assists in the application and implementation of accident prevention initiatives and ensures compliance with CP Safety guidelines and accident prevention codes, Canada Labour Code, OSHA and general safety principles
Toronto Yard Co-ordinator
Canadian Pacific Railway May 2008 - February 2011
Promote safe practices to avoid injury and damage and maintain the leadership role for safety matters pertaining to the operations during the work period
Participate in safety meetings and pre/post job briefings
Closely monitor train ready times and arrange for corrective actions and implement innovative ideas to ensure on time performance is achieved for most cost effective operation
Direct, Prioritize, control and co-ordinate daily switching and train operations efficiently maximizing productivity
Supervise crews (unionized employees) to ensure that all moves are in accordance with switch lists and instructions complying will all safety rules and regulations
Yard Trains, build trains and depart trains; while communicating and co-ordinating with Mechanical and Engineering Services to ensure optimal flow of yard operations
Supervise the loading/unloading operation of containers and trailers, plan car utilization and track placement to maximize slot utilization and customer satisfaction
Classification Yard Co-Ordinator – Hump Yard-master
Canadian Pacific Railway August 2006 - May 2008
Ensure compliance of all CP Rail Safety policies and practices
Assign switching work to crews (unionized employees) under assigned jurisdiction in accordance with hump lists and other instructions received from the Toronto Yard Co-ordinator
Supervisor and instruct crews (unionized employees) ensuring that moves are in accordance with switch lists and instructions complying with all safety rules and regulations
Train Conductor
Canadian Pacific Railway May 2003 - August 2006
Ensure compliance of all CP Rail Safety policies and practices
Qualified Conductor /Certified Rule Qualification
Responsible for overseeing safe movement of trains
Plan/Operate switching and marshalling of trains, coupling cars and controlling brakes
Conduct train inspections
Provide protection of train, track, equipment and crossings
Assist in the operation of passenger trains, provide quality passenger service
Communicate with other personnel (union and non-union) to provide clear concise job briefing
EDUCATION
Kennebecasis Valley High School Graduate 1995
Canadian Pacific Railway Advance Training;
Rail Security Awareness
Preventing Violence in the Workplace
“On the Right Track” – New Supervisor’s Training Course
Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR
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