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Jake Dooley

Dubbo,NSW

Summary

Seasoned Rail Protection Officer with background in leading teams to complete railroad construction and maintenance tasks efficiently. Strengths include solid understanding of railway system operations, exceptional leadership skills, and adeptness in safety protocols. Demonstrated track record in improving operational efficiency and ensuring train schedules are met without compromising safety standards.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Rail Protection Officer

UGL REGIONAL LINX
DUBBO, NSW
01.2022 - Current
  • Provided training sessions for new protection officers on protection protocols and procedures.
  • Responded calmly and promptly to emergency conditions, safety hazards, and threats to life or property.
  • Directed and coordinated activities of workers engaged in track maintenance, construction, and repair.
  • Monitored crew performance to ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures.
  • Inspected tracks, ties, switches, crossings, bridges and other railroad structures for defects or damage.
  • Supervised the loading and unloading of materials at job sites.
  • Maintained records of work performed by crews on daily basis.
  • Planned work schedules based on available resources, weather conditions, and train movements.
  • Identified potential hazards associated with railroad construction sites.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
  • Compiling worksite paperwork, such as safe working method statements, hot works permit, worksite protection plans, and diary.
  • Plan and participate in LPA position meetings.
  • Manage work with contractors.
  • Coordinate with the leading hand and other workers to complete work that needs to be delivered in a timely manner, in between rail traffic movements throughout the day, under TOA's.

Railroad Track Laborer / Protection Officer

John holland
DUBBO, NSW
05.2012 - 12.2022
  • Inspected railroad track and components for defects, such as broken ties, misaligned rails, and deteriorated ballast.
  • Installed new rail sections with the help of a consist involving heavy machinery and ensured proper alignment with adjacent sections.
  • Maintained work area cleanliness while performing various tasks on the tracks.
  • Operated equipment including hydraulic jacks, drills, grinders, saws and impact wrenches to repair track beds and structures safely.
  • Loaded and unloaded supplies from trucks onto the railroad tracks using forklifts or cranes.
  • Performed routine maintenance on all types of mechanical devices used in track construction projects.
  • Measured distances between railroad ties accurately with tape measurer or laser leveler.
  • Cleared debris from railroad tracks using shovels, rakes and brooms.
  • Removed vegetation along sides of tracks using weed whackers or sickles.
  • Conducted visual inspections on various parts of the train system such as switches, signals and crossings.
  • Adjusted switch points according to instructions provided by supervisor.
  • Completed maintenance and repairs on tracks and adjacent equipment.
  • Adjusted previously laid track parts to promote long-term maintenance objectives and maintain safety targets.
  • Identified and reported damaged track following patrol of designated track sections.
  • Welded newly laid track parts to existing parts and verified proper joining and work quality.

Education

Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure -

Training Services NSW
07-2024

High School Certificate -

Dubbo College Senior Campus
Dubbo, NSW
10-2010

Skills

  • Goal Setting
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time management abilities
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Team leadership abilities
  • Dependable and Hardworking
  • Worker Supervision
  • Multi-Project Coordination
  • Site Measuring and Marking
  • Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Site preparation
  • Construction safety
  • Job Planning

Timeline

Rail Protection Officer

UGL REGIONAL LINX
01.2022 - Current

Railroad Track Laborer / Protection Officer

John holland
05.2012 - 12.2022

Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure -

Training Services NSW

High School Certificate -

Dubbo College Senior Campus

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