AJAK DENG
Scarborough,Australia
Summary
I am committed to my personal and professional growth and I am seeking an opportunity to provide loyalty, value and a desire to succeed to a valued and progressive organisation.
Skilled in rail-track laying and maintenance with background in operating a variety of equipment for installation, repair, and maintenance tasks. Have strong technical knowledge, safety management skills, and ability to read and interpret blueprints and railway plans accurately. Demonstrated capability to lead teams in achieving project milestones through efficient work processes and high-quality standards. Contributed to enhancing operational efficiency and safety on multiple projects through innovative solutions and proactive maintenance practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Railway Track Worker
Rion Tinto, FMG
01.2021 - Current
- Displaying an understanding of the relevant legislative, regulatory and local requirements or procedures and safe working practices, including their implementation to daily work responsibilities
- Reading and interpreting relevant drawings, related specifications, quality standards and equipment manuals, as well as following work instructions and relevant plans and schedules
- Supporting operational requirements, achieving targets and maintaining records as required, thereby minimising operational backlog and downtime
- Responsible for the rerail, changing pads, and setting rollers up, cutting, grinding, resleepering and clipping up of rails
- Efficient in accomplishing general labour tasks and civil works including managing mud holes, undercutting, operating transport equipment and assisting in shutdown duties
- Exhibiting professional expertise of construction methods and various trades for the successful completion of projects on time and on budget, while maintaining a high level of quality and safety
- Demonstrating a high degree of physical fitness and endurance to complete jobs in different environment conditions
Track Worker
Resource Solutions
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted with loading and unloading of materials at construction sites.
- Reshaped worn or damaged railroad switch points with portable power grinders.
- Identified and reported damaged track following patrol of designated track sections.
Track Maintainer
Roy Hill track maintainer
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Inspected track for defects such as broken or missing rail joints, loose bolts and spikes, washouts, and deteriorated ties.
- Removed debris from the right-of-way such as rocks, trees, brush or other hazardous materials that could cause damage to the trains or tracks.
- Located in-ground cable, pulled new cable and completed wiring of crossing structures.
Track Worker
BHP track renewals Shutdown
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Verified leveling indicator arms to align tracks.
- Used hand tools like hammers and wrenches when needed during repairs or installations.
- Inspected parts of tracks to identify areas needing repair or maintenance service.
Track Maintainer
Melbourne motor PRM Rio Tinto
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Reported any issues to the supervisor in order to ensure safe operations on the tracks.
- Conducted periodic inspections of track components such as signals, switches, bridges and culverts.
- Ensured that all work was performed according to safety regulations and standards.
- Operated a variety of hand tools and power equipment to maintain track structure.
Railway Track Worker
Arc Infrastructure
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Utilising industry experience and understanding in contributing to the work output of the team by carrying out duties in a responsible manner in accordance with competency allocations
- Highly skilled in performing a variety of tasks, including spreading and tamping ballast to provide firm foundation for sleepers, cutting rails to length and grinding worn and rough rail ends, as well as placing sleepers across roadbeds, and positioning and fastening rails on sleepers
- Operating machinery and equipment to lay, maintain and repair railway tracks, align tracks, transfer, spread, level and tamp ballast around ties and rails, as well as clearing debris or hazardous materials from tracks
- Exhibiting ability in working independently with minimal supervision, displaying sound judgement and decision-making skills to ensure quality of work meets expected standards
- Ensuring safe working practices are adhered to and relevant work standards are met in accordance with the organisation policies, procedures and legislative requirements
Railway Track Worker
Level Crossing Removal Project
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Demonstrating effectiveness in accomplishing level crossing removal project including removing old track and level crossing as well as building new overpass within established project requirements
- Strictly following all applicable organisation or operation policies, working practices, and procedures, ensuring the equipment and machinery operations are carried out in a safely manner and to a high standard
- Displaying excellence in implementing and applying work procedures and practices when performing general civil work in pursuit of ensuring continuous quality improvement
- Delivering quality and professional work within appropriate timeframes, whilst ensuring a safety focus in compliance with company and industry regulation and legislation
Railway Track Worker
ARTC
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Proficient in performing physically demanding duties such as general track works, carrying out welding offside and dropping ballast according to technical manuals and safety procedures to ensure projects are carried out in a safe manner
Railway Track Worker
Melbourne Metro
01.2016 - 12.2016
Railway Track Worker
Moreton Bay Projects
01.2015 - 12.2016
Railway Track Worker
Queensland Rail
01.2013 - 12.2015
Education
Certificate III -
Surface Extraction Operations
01.2015
Certificate II -
Rail Infrastructure
01.2012
Certificate II -
Civil Construction
01.2010
Diploma -
Tourism
01.2010
Certificate I -
Building and Construction
01.2010
Skills
- Proficient in dynamic, fast-paced environments
- Strong autonomous work abilities
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Initiative in task completion
- Skillful communication
- Flexible and open nature
- Effective communication
- Loyal and understanding
- Goal setting and performance contribution
- Creative thinking
- Encouragement of initiative and continuous improvement
- Sense of urgency in meeting deadlines
- Quality results delivery
- Meeting key performance metrics
- Hand tool proficiency
References
- Jack Baker, Superintendent, John Holland, 0418 182 314
- Tremaine Katinka, CAT 5 Rail Superintendent, 0438 470 687
- Steel Viti, CAT 5 Rail Supervisor, 0499 278 125
- Joe Steel, CAT 5 Supervisor, 0456 037 146
Licensesandaccreditations
- Standard 11 Mining Course, 2013
- First Aid Certificate, 2012
- Work Zone Traffic Management Ticket, 2009
- Class C Driver's Licence
- White Card
- Ballast Train Ticket
- EWP
- Excavator
- Working at Heights
- Front End Loader
Professional Development
Rail Safety Awareness Certificate, 2013
Timeline
Track Worker
Resource Solutions
10.2024 - 11.2024
Track Maintainer
Roy Hill track maintainer
03.2024 - 09.2024
Track Worker
BHP track renewals Shutdown
01.2024 - 02.2024
Track Maintainer
Melbourne motor PRM Rio Tinto
01.2023 - 12.2023
Railway Track Worker
Rion Tinto, FMG
01.2021 - Current
Railway Track Worker
Arc Infrastructure
01.2019 - 01.2020
Railway Track Worker
Level Crossing Removal Project
01.2017 - 01.2020
Railway Track Worker
ARTC
01.2017 - 01.2018
Railway Track Worker
Melbourne Metro
01.2016 - 12.2016
Railway Track Worker
Moreton Bay Projects
01.2015 - 12.2016
Railway Track Worker
Queensland Rail
01.2013 - 12.2015
Certificate III -
Surface Extraction Operations
Certificate II -
Rail Infrastructure
Certificate II -
Civil Construction
Diploma -
Tourism
Certificate I -
Building and Construction