George Conohan

** ******* *****

Albert Bridge, Nova Scotia

B1K2N4

902-***-****(cell)

add24c@r.postjobfree.com

Relevant Experience

1.24 years railway experience in coal transportation

1.Eleven years experience as a Railway Engineer

1.Thirteen years experience as a Railway Conductor

1.Certified under “Canadian Railway Operating Regulations”

1.Certified to carry out “Locomotive Air Brake Tests”

1.Contentious, reliable individual with an excellent work record

1.Familiar with all aspects of the coal railway transportation system

Employment History

Warehouse Relief May 2009-Present

Sydney, Nova Scotia

•• Operate Forklift, frontend rider and pallet jacks for picking orders and wrapping.

•• Safety checks of operating equipment.

•• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Hudson Bay Railroad July 2007-October 2007

Thompson, Manitoba

AFI International Group Inc.

Private Investigator and Security June 2004-August 2004

•• Duties performed include: Audio-video surveillance, photography and written evidence reports.

Cape Breton Development Corporation 1977 - 2002

Railway Engineer TMRC 1977 -2002

•Responsible for safe operation of a Railway Diesel Locomotive

•Operates within “Canadian Railway Operating Regulations”

•Transport trains consisting of up to 42 – 100 ton capacity coal cars to Power Corporation and to and from International Pier facility

•Works closely with independent railway operators to deliver and receive cars from interchange

•Excellent communication skills required as all instructions are done by remote radio & hand signals

•Inspects locomotive and train prior to and during shift to ensure safe condition

•Worked as Hostler moving trains within maintenance facility

•Cleaner responsible for cleaning and maintaining engines

•Safety is a priority as train intersects several communities

•Worked with no direct supervision

Conductor – TMRC 1977 – 1990

•Responsible under “Canadian Railway Operating Regulations” for safe operation of train and crew safety

•Worked as part of a 4 man crew originally, reduced to 2 as railway modernized

•Ensured crew was in place especially during shunting and interchanges

•Responsible for locomotive operator and all communication with dispatch office

•Completed daily reports on activities for senior managers

•Worked as site security guard as requested

Sydney Steel Corporation 1974 - 1976

Rail MillTrainee/Labourer

•Trained in the production of rails, tie plates and mine arches

•Worked in all areas of production including furnace checker, rail mill stamper, drop test steel quality checks, cam machine operator and hot bed inspector

•Recorded all pertinent information regarding rail mill production

•Carried out labourer duties throughout Plant

Ron Saka Construction 1984 - 1985

Part Time – Labourer

Children’s Aid Society 1986 - 1987

Youth Worker/Counsellor

Education and Training

•Holland College Diploma

•High School

•Canadian Railway Operating Rules Certificate

•Locomotive Air Brake Test Certificate

•Locomotive Operators Certificate

•Microsoft Office 6 in 1 Training

•Certified Youth Worker

•WHMIS

Other Information

•Avid Golfer, Hockey & Baseball Player

•Former Minor Hockey Coach

•Enjoys traveling and camping

•Certified Scuba Diver

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