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
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