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Amy Tucker

South Melbourne

Summary

Motivated and hyper vigilant train controller L2 with a drive to excel and perform to an extremely high standard. Safe and efficient train controller that will navigate and manage the team environment in a respectful and positive manner. Creative problem solver that thrives under pressure.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Train Controller L2

Metrol
06.2023 - Current
  • Provide extra support and backup to train controllers on shift.
  • Ensuring all relevant stakeholders internally and externally are promptly advised of accidents and incidents which occur within the network affecting the operations of train running.
  • Liaise with emergency services in regards to accidents and disruptions involving the public.
  • Operate a trunked radio system enabling direct communication with train crews and other Operations personnel ensuring security for customers and staff.
  • Operate the communications console that permits line conversation with station and signalling staff as well as emergency services.
  • Receive and transmit status messages in relation to fleet and service delivery.
  • Compile 'items of information' and other reporting as needed
  • Appraise requirements and make recommendations in respect to work methods and techniques.
  • Develop a train working graph and docking sheets as a record of late running incidents.

Train Controller L3

Metrol
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Ensuring all relevant stakeholders internally and externally are promptly advised of accidents and incidents which occur within the network affecting the operations of train running.
  • Liaise with emergency services in regards to accidents and disruptions involving the public.
  • Operate a trunked radio system enabling direct communication with train crews and other Operations personnel ensuring security for customers and staff.
  • Operate the communications console that permits line conversation with station and signalling staff as well as emergency services.
  • Receive and transmit status messages in relation to fleet and service delivery.
  • Compile 'items of information' and other reporting as needed.
  • Appraise requirements and make recommendations in respect to work methods and techniques.
  • Develop a train working graph and docking sheets as a record of late running incidents.

Train Controller L4

Metrol
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Monitor the functions of the TCMS Signal Control panels and electronic train program (ETP) & other systems as required.
  • Override the systems in response to any emergency or unplanned activity, involving the timetabling or operation of a scheduled service or movement.
  • Liaise with train/fleet controllers regarding the necessary train running, operational and train maintenance requirements.
  • Liaise with maintenance staff regarding equipment failures & regular maintenance.
  • Contribute to the achievement of on-time running, by adhering to the working timetable, and all special train timetable circulars.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including Metrol & V/Line train controllers, infrastructure and safety teams.
  • Record in the signals control panel log book information such as reports on all unusual incidents and failures initializing times on and off and breaks taken from screen based equipment.

Relieving Signaller

Metro Trains Melbourne
09.2019 - 07.2021
  • Managing and mitigating late running for safe and ideal train service conditions in CORE and GUIDO TCMS with the electronic train program (ETP).
  • Manually routing trains using various safe-working interlocking systems (WESTCAD, Westrace, UGL, lever frame and switch panels).
  • Using safety critical communications when speaking with Metrol train controllers and train drivers.
  • Quick and safe decision making under high pressure situations.
  • Liaising with station staff, infrastructure personnel, fleet controllers.
  • Using my ABS and ATC safe-working qualifications to implement the necessary procedures during failures, incidents and emergencies.
  • Working at various signal box locations across Melbourne.

Osteopath

Berwick Osteopathy & Yarra Osteo
07.2017 - 09.2019
  • Structural Musculoskeletal Manual Therapist educating and endorsing health.

Animal Osteopath

East West Vet
05.2017 - 09.2019
  • Treating canines and felines with osteopathic techniques.

Osteopath

Beyond
01.2017 - 07.2017
  • Structural Musculoskeletal Manual Therapist educating and endorsing health.

Education

Master's in Health Science (Osteopathy) - Osteopathy

Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC
12.2016

Bachelor of Clinical Science - Clinical Science

Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC
12.2014

Year 12 VCE -

Beaconhills College
Melbourne, VIC
12.2008

Skills

  • Metrol Train Controller L2 2023
  • Metrol Train Controller L3 2022-2023
  • Metrol Train Controller L4 2021-2022
  • Core TCMS (Caulfield) qualified Feb 2021
  • GUIDO TCMS (Dandenong) qualified Aug 2020
  • ABS & ATC safe working qualified Oct 2019
  • Updated First Aid and CPR 2017
  • First Aid Level 1 and CPR Nov 2014
  • Full Driver's License, 2011

Timeline

Train Controller L2

Metrol
06.2023 - Current

Train Controller L3

Metrol
06.2022 - 06.2023

Train Controller L4

Metrol
07.2021 - 06.2022

Relieving Signaller

Metro Trains Melbourne
09.2019 - 07.2021

Osteopath

Berwick Osteopathy & Yarra Osteo
07.2017 - 09.2019

Animal Osteopath

East West Vet
05.2017 - 09.2019

Osteopath

Beyond
01.2017 - 07.2017

Master's in Health Science (Osteopathy) - Osteopathy

Victoria University

Bachelor of Clinical Science - Clinical Science

Victoria University

Year 12 VCE -

Beaconhills College
Amy Tucker