Dion Parker
South Hedland
Summary
Seasoned rail superintendent and frontline manager with over two decades of expertise in heavy haul and general track construction and maintenance, including more than a decade in leadership roles. Proficient in heavy haul rail infrastructure asset maintenance and rehabilitation, encompassing reactive maintenance, re-railing, de-stressing, track infrastructure renewals, and turnouts installation and maintenance. Recent accomplishments include successful delivery of greenfield and complex brownfield track construction projects in challenging metro environments, notably the high-profile Caulfield to Dandenong Project (CD9 – Sky Rail). Recognized as a top-tier frontline leader with strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities, coupled with a consistently positive attitude and adeptness at thriving under pressure. Known for consistently achieving results, bringing valuable expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and a steadfast commitment to quality and safety to every project. Holds key qualifications such as Cert IV in Training and Assessment, Cert IV in Frontline Management, Cert IV WHS, and TLI 21311 Cert III in Rail Infrastructure.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trainer Assessor
Iron Training and Consulting
01.2025 - Current
- Developed and delivered training programs tailored to diverse learner needs.
- Assessed learner progress and provided constructive feedback to enhance performance.
- Implemented evaluation methods to measure training effectiveness and outcomes.
- Incorporated real-life scenarios into training materials, creating a more relatable and practical learning experience for participants to apply in their roles.
- Provided ongoing support for trainees even after course completion, fostering continued professional development within the organization.
Superintendent
CAT 5 Rail / FMG
02.2020 - 12.2024
- Led construction projects, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and quality standards.
- Coordinated logistics and resource allocation for multiple site operations.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and performance improvement.
- Implemented cost-reduction strategies, achieving significant budget savings across projects.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents and improved employee wellbeing.
- Conducted regular site inspections to maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards.
Supervisor
CAT 5 Rail/ BHPIO
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Mentored team members, fostering skill development and improving overall productivity.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced operational delays.
- Coordinated staff schedules, optimizing resource allocation to meet project demands.
- Resolved conflicts and addressed employee concerns, maintaining a positive work environment.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
Senior Supervisor
Monodelphous
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Led team of supervisors to optimize workflow efficiency and enhance operational performance.
- Implemented training programs, mentoring staff to improve skill sets and productivity levels.
- Developed and executed strategic plans that aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Analyzed process inefficiencies, driving continuous improvement initiatives across departments.
- Monitored compliance with industry regulations, ensuring adherence to safety standards and protocols.
- Provided feedback, training and skill development to staff to improve accuracy, productivity and quality.
Track Supervisor
CAT 5 Rail
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed day to day activities on site, supervision of employees to ensure assigned works within the area under direct supervision conforms to scope milestones of quality, time and planned budget.
- Construction of 10 turnouts, 6 kms of plain line track, 14 kms of plain line track de-stress
- Responsible for daily site reports and WHS inspections and reporting back to the Superintendent of daily production and any issues
Track Superintendent
Lendlease
08.2017 - 09.2018
- July 2018 – Sep 2018: Responsible for frontline management and project delivery of the Core Area within high profile CD9 Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Projects (Sky Rail) in a brown field environment.
- Proactively managed track related works and resources, provided frontline leadership and guidance for work crew of 95 on daily basis.
- Managed frontline project delivery and issues resolution involving complex interfaces environment between track with structures, CSR / signaling and overhead traction power disciplines present in the Sky Rail construction.
Rail Superintendent
Laing O’Rourke
04.2015 - 07.2017
- Proactively managed frontline activities and resources and achieved project objectives, ensured effective implementation of project management systems and procedures
- Involved in overall construction scheduling and project control - ongoing input into master construction planning.
- Frontline level planning and programming.
- Involved in contract reviews and improvement processes.
Superintendent - Heavy Haul Rail
Laing O’Rourke Australia
05.2011 - 04.2015
- Managed day to day operations, reporting to the Project Manager. Fully responsible in directing and managing a field workforce of 70
- Work involved heavy haul track construction and maintenance activities including turnout construction and maintenance, re-railing, mobile FBW welding, aluminothermic welding, turnout repair welding, track de-stressing, re-sleepering and full track renewals for BHPBIO.
- Provided and took on frontline leadership responsibility in health, safety and environmental management.
- Selected, trained and developed rail supervision and leading hands – ensuring the observance of safety and work standards are kept to the maximum.
- Completed progress reporting regimes for both the management and the client.
- Directed and coordinated works in the field, allocated resources as necessary to meet operational demand and changes to ensure works are delivered on time and within budget.
Supervisor – Heavy Haul Rail
Laing O’Rourke Australia
06.2007 - 05.2011
- Managed day to day activities on site, supervision of subcontractors and employees to ensure assigned works within the area under direct supervision conforms to scope milestones of quality, time and planned budget.
- Responsible to undertake and produce daily client reporting regime including progress updates, shift handover reports and parallel regular reporting to senior management.
- Managed resources to ensure availability and readiness for planned shifts, also involved in work planning including production of work packs and production and delivery of pre-start and toolbox meetings.
Leading Hand / Track Machine Operator / Track Welder
Laing O’Rourke Australia
03.1997 - 05.2007
- Lead crew and operating 09-16, Jackson 6700 track tampers and Kershaw ballast regulators.
- Responsible for daily safety inspections and reporting.
- Carried out track AT welding (aluminothermic welder) and general track maintenance works (track crew).
- Carried out general maintenance of track machines.
- Carried out general track works such as re-railing, turnout repair / maintenance and construction, re-sleepering, iron ore stacker track maintenance, track ballasting and welding / de-stressing of rails.
Skills
- Knowledge of rail infrastructure
- Hands-on rail expertise
- Flexible learning approaches
- Effective coaching methods
- Performance measurement strategies
- Understanding adult learning principles
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks
- Cross-functional collaboration
Certification
- Heavy Rigid
- High Risk Work License DG C2
- Excavator / Loader / Skid Steer
CAREER SUMMARY
- Trainer and Assessor Iron Training and Consulting
- Superintendent CAT 5 FMG
- Supervisor CAT 5 / BHPIO
- Senior Supervisor Monadelphous ( Karatha RTIO Network)
- Supervisor Cat 5 Rail – HCMT project (Downers – Melbourne, VIC)
- Track Superintendent - Rail Services VIC (Lend-lease – Melbourne, VIC)
- Rail Superintendent (Laing O’Rourke – Perth, WA)
- Superintendent – Heavy Haul Rail (Laing O’Rourke – Port Hedland,
- Supervisor – Heavy Haul Rail (Laing O’Rourke, WA)
- Leading Hand / Track Machine Operator (Laing O’Rourke – Port Hedland, WA)
RELEVANT EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS
- Cert IV Training & Assessment
- Cert IV Frontline Management
- Cert IV WHS
- Cert II & III in Rail Infrastructure
- Provide First Aid & Advance Resuscitation
- HRWL (C2, DG)
- Excavator
- Loader
Timeline
Trainer Assessor
Iron Training and Consulting
01.2025 - Current
Superintendent
CAT 5 Rail / FMG
02.2020 - 12.2024
Supervisor
CAT 5 Rail/ BHPIO
05.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Supervisor
Monodelphous
02.2019 - 06.2019
Track Supervisor
CAT 5 Rail
09.2018 - 01.2019
Track Superintendent
Lendlease
08.2017 - 09.2018
Rail Superintendent
Laing O’Rourke
04.2015 - 07.2017
Superintendent - Heavy Haul Rail
Laing O’Rourke Australia
05.2011 - 04.2015
Supervisor – Heavy Haul Rail
Laing O’Rourke Australia
06.2007 - 05.2011
Leading Hand / Track Machine Operator / Track Welder
Laing O’Rourke Australia
03.1997 - 05.2007
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