Jason Cooper
Gladstone Central
Summary
Expert in train operations and project management within the transport sector, demonstrating strong leadership capabilities. Proven track record of achieving business objectives through effective team collaboration and problem-solving. Highly organized with a focus on optimizing scheduling processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Key strengths include adaptability, time management, and conflict resolution.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Scheduling Coordinator
Centurion Transport
12.2024 - Current
- Scheduled Dangerous Goods services to fulfill customer requirements efficiently.
- Rostering of Dangerous Goods Drivers aligned with daily schedules.
- Managed driver fatigue to ensure safety and compliance.
- Assisted with customer inquiries to enhance service quality.
- Supported day-of-operations team for seamless execution of tasks.
- Coordinated booking of prime movers and trailers for servicing needs.
- Identified scheduling issues, implementing solutions to boost efficiency and profitability.
- Communicated staff scheduling changes, ensuring receipt confirmation to minimize errors.
Operations Support Coordinator
Watco Australia
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed resource program and allocated traincrew to daily work plans.
- Consulted with stakeholders to align traincrew allocation with operational needs.
- Updated working rosters and managed variations, circulating daily updates to traincrew and management.
- Identified process improvement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency.
- Approved leave requests while ensuring adequate crew coverage.
- Communicated with WOC Operations for seamless operational flow in Queensland.
- Attended daily meetings to review operations and address future rostering conflicts.
- Coordinated with maintenance team for locomotive and wagon upkeep planning.
Planning and Scheduling Coordinator
Watco Australia
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed resource program and allocated traincrew to daily work plans.
- Consulted with stakeholders to ensure task allocation met operational requirements.
- Updated working rosters and managed traincrew schedule variations for daily circulation.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements to drive operational innovation.
- Approved leave requests while ensuring minimal impact on operations.
- Communicated with WOC Operations to maintain seamless operations in Queensland.
- Attended daily meetings to review previous operations and advise on future rostering conflicts.
- Coordinated with maintenance team for planning locomotive and wagon maintenance.
Resource Scheduling Specialist
Pacific National
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Filled roster vacancies across Intermodal depots in Melbourne, Dimboola, Adelaide, Port Augusta, Alice Springs, Kalgoorlie, Merredin, Esperance, and Perth.
- Updated operational rosters and managed traincrew schedule variations with daily updates.
- Consulted management to ensure optimal traincrew allocation based on operational demands.
- Coordinated travel, accommodation, and flights for regional traincrew on operational days.
- Provided wake-up calls for traincrew to secure punctual attendance.
- Issued laybacks and lifts as per traincrew agreements.
- Ensured compliance with workplace health and safety standards.
Short Term Planning Officer
Queensland Rail
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Created quality 58-hour rosters for Drivers and Guards across Brisbane suburban depots.
- Published daily Brisbane Suburban and Regional Queensland rosters by 1400 hours.
- Monitored traincrew fatigue levels using daily FAID reports.
- Executed traincrew swaps and processed requests efficiently.
- Supported roster allocation coordinator in various tasks.
- Planned training, competency maintenance, and reaccreditation for traincrew members.
- Developed resource programs to allocate traincrew and assets effectively.
- Consulted with management to align traincrew allocation with operational needs.
Shift Resource Allocation Officer
Queensland Rail
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Filled roster vacancies for Brisbane suburban and regional depots efficiently.
- Monitored traincrew fatigue levels through daily FAID reports to ensure safety.
- Provided wake-up calls to regional traincrew to enhance punctuality.
- Executed traincrew swaps and processed requests promptly.
- Supported roster allocation coordinator in maintaining operational flow.
- Created and modified job cards to reflect current staffing needs.
- Arranged spare travel, accommodation, and flights for regional traincrew on operational days.
- Consulted with train operations inspectors and drive-in charge for optimal crew allocation.
Train Monitoring Officer
Queensland Rail
07.2012 - 06.2015
- Monitored on-time performance of trains on Queensland Rail’s Citytrain Network and investigated delays.
- Prepared written reports detailing incidents within network operations.
- Distributed Form 42’s and 103’s to managers and stakeholders regarding major network disruptions.
- Supported Network Controllers in daily operational tasks.
- Consulted with Day of Operations Coordinators and Train Control Leaders to enhance communication.
- Trained and mentored new team members to ensure competency.
- Exhibited strong leadership qualities throughout all responsibilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mackay State High School - 1987
Mackay, QLDSkills
- Train operations and rostering
- Verbal and written communication
- Leadership and planning
- Customer and colleague relations
- Computer proficiency
- Problem solving
- Work ethic
- Data entry
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Schedule management
- Strategic planning
- Staff coordination
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
Affiliations
- President Gladstone Bowls Club 2023-2024.
- Treasurer Gayndah Heritage Railway 2020-current.
- Secretary Gayndah Heritage Railway 2020-2022.
- President Gayndah Heritage Railway 2016-2019.
- Secretary Gayndah Heritage Railway 2014-2015.
- District Secretary Fraser Coast District Bowls Association 2004-2008.
- Secretary The Albert Bowls Club 2004-2007.
- Board of Management Member Mary Valley Heritage Railway 2000-2004.
- Secretary/Treasurer Central and Upper Burnett Bowls Past Presidents Association of Queensland 1997-2004.
- Treasurer Gayndah Bowls Club 1996/1997.
- President Central and Upper Burnett Bowls Past Presidents Association of Queensland 1996.
- Senior Vice President Central and Upper Burnett Bowls Past Presidents Association of Queensland 1995.
- Junior Vice President Central and Upper Burnett Bowls Past Presidents Association of Queensland 1994.
- President Gayndah Bowls Club 1993/1994.
- Senior Vice President Gayndah Bowls Club 1992.
- Junior Vice President Gayndah Bowls Club 1991.
Timeline
Scheduling Coordinator
Centurion Transport
12.2024 - Current
Operations Support Coordinator
Watco Australia
06.2024 - 11.2024
Planning and Scheduling Coordinator
Watco Australia
07.2022 - 11.2022
Resource Scheduling Specialist
Pacific National
01.2022 - 06.2022
Short Term Planning Officer
Queensland Rail
07.2017 - 06.2018
Shift Resource Allocation Officer
Queensland Rail
07.2015 - 06.2017
Train Monitoring Officer
Queensland Rail
07.2012 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Mackay State High School - 1987
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