Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
Accomplishments
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages
Timeline
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Mark Robertson

Beverley,Australia

Summary

  • Professional driver with strong focus on safety, punctuality, and adherence to schedules. Adept at navigating complex routes and managing unexpected challenges.
  • An experienced supervisor with excellent communication skills who adapts to changing needs and prioritizes collaboration and efficiency. Skilled in supporting and mentoring drivers to operate and maintain trains, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills, able to juggle multiple responsibilities and work under high pressure to meet demanding and changing deadlines.
  • Outstanding interpersonal communication skills complimenting the ability to establish rapport and build effective relationships with people across all levels.
  • Honest and open, with strong sense of integrity and an exceptional work ethic.
  • Determined and persistent, with a ‘can do’ attitude and high levels of initiative and flexibility. Strong ability to oversee and monitor competency standards and policies and take appropriate action when needed.
  • Caring, honest and reliable with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
  • Results and quality focused with the ability to work within changing environments and adapt work practices to suit.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Suburban Train Driver

Department for Infrastructure and Transport
01.2012 - Current
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively while prioritizing passenger safety above all else.
  • Consistently met company performance targets for punctuality, safety, and customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Collaborated with maintenance teams to address mechanical issues, minimizing downtime and disruptions to service.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers and other team members, supporting seamless coordination of rail traffic across the network.
  • Operated trains according to established guidelines while adjusting speed based on weather conditions or other external factors that could impact safety.
  • Assisted in the training of new train drivers, sharing expertise on best practices for safe, efficient operation.
  • Minimized disruptions caused by track work or other external factors through effective communication with relevant personnel and quick decision-making abilities.
  • Improved train punctuality by consistently adhering to schedules and promptly addressing any delays.

Senior Crew Brine Operator

Cheetham Salt
01.2003 - 12.2011
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.

Laboratory Technician

Top Coat Asphalt
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Managed asphalt production and conducted quality testing.
  • Performed inspections during shifts.

Divisional Machinery Operator

Dampier Salt
01.1996 - 01.2002
  • Oversaw salt production and performed lab testing.
  • Assisted with process improvements.

Education

Level 1 and 2 Safety Representative -

Business SA
01.2009

Certificate IV Business - Frontline Management

Business SA
01.2008

Risk Assessment Workshop - undefined

Practical Solutions Group
01.2008

Hazardous Materials - undefined

Australian Fire Services College
01.1998

Confined Space Rescue - undefined

Australian Fire Services College
01.1998

Associated Diploma - Engineering

TAFE SA
01.1996

Plumber - undefined

Trade Certificate
01.1992

Skills

  • Rail operations and safety compliance
  • Critical thinking for problem-solving
  • Customer support and communication
  • Staff training and mentoring
  • Equipment evaluation
  • Skilled in technical problem-solving
  • Crisis management protocols
  • Uphold safety compliance standards
  • Effective time management

Certification

  • Certifcate IV Train Driving
  • Frontend Loader
  • Bulldozer
  • Forklift
  • Dredge
  • Excavator
  • Multi-Combination SA Drivers Licence

Hobbies and Interests

Fishing, boating, scuba and skin diving, supporting son in wheelchair rugby

Accomplishments

  • Provided responsive machinery operation throughout a range of monotonous and repetitive shift based duties whilst remaining alert for safety hazards and environmental impacts.
  • Delivered exceptional and diligent safety representation with an outstanding safety and operator record.
  • Assisted with management and implementation of all safety policies and procedures achieving “no lost time injuries” and other important safety milestones.
  • Provided on-call and after hour’s production alarm monitoring and response utilising industry specific software to monitor brine levels and pump operation.
  • Provided detailed written reports and information logs for alarms answered and safety hazards identified and removed.
  • Provided supportive change management throughout shift changeovers ensuring smooth transitions.
  • Provided technical advice and knowledge on equipment repair and replacement including development of the overall costing projection.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Status: Australian Citizen
  • Computer Skills: MS Office, Windows, Syteck Brine and pump monitoring software, Email, Internet
  • Interests: Squash, fishing, boating, scuba and skin diving
  • Community: Junior squash assistance and Squash Club working bees and fundraising support
  • Referees: Available on request

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Suburban Train Driver

Department for Infrastructure and Transport
01.2012 - Current

Senior Crew Brine Operator

Cheetham Salt
01.2003 - 12.2011

Laboratory Technician

Top Coat Asphalt
01.2002 - 01.2003

Divisional Machinery Operator

Dampier Salt
01.1996 - 01.2002

Certificate IV Business - Frontline Management

Business SA

Risk Assessment Workshop - undefined

Practical Solutions Group

Hazardous Materials - undefined

Australian Fire Services College

Confined Space Rescue - undefined

Australian Fire Services College

Associated Diploma - Engineering

TAFE SA

Plumber - undefined

Trade Certificate

Level 1 and 2 Safety Representative -

Business SA
Mark Robertson