Stephen James Dobson
Kensington Grove,QLD
Summary
Hardworking and punctual professional works in fast-paced, physically-demanding jobs while standing and moving for long hours. Physically fit and diligent with strong commitment to team and business success. Focused on exceeding productivity and service objectives every day.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
DEPOT LEADING HAND
JBE SIGNALLING
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Processed incoming and dispatched goods, delivered and retrieved materials/orders to clients, assisted tradesmen, and maintained depot operations.
- Inspected incoming goods for quality and accuracy, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Managed stock levels to ensure adequate supply and prevent shortages.
- Maintained safety protocols and ensured cleanliness in the work environment.
- Coordinated with colleagues and communicated effectively to align efforts with project objectives.
Tunnel Protection Officer – Cross River Rail Project CBGUJV
JBE SIGNALLING
06.2022 - 02.2025
- Protected workers, contractors, and equipment in underground stations and twin tunnels while serving as Tunnel Protection Officer.
- Assessed site hazards and enforced project-specific safety rules to ensure a safe work environment.
- Coordinated with work groups and project engineers to authorise, pause, or halt work based on live conditions and safety requirements.
- Delivered safety briefings to incoming teams on known hazards, oversaw site entry/exit, and conducted formal handback and track clearance processes to ensure seamless transitions between Tunnel Protection Officers.
- Corridor Access & Lockouts: Recorded sign-ins in access register to track personnel entry., and control entry into restricted zones.
Operations Coordinator – Tunnel Protection Officers
JBE SIGNALLING
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Optimized workforce by balancing staffing levels, managing rosters, reconciling payroll timesheets, and coordinating compliance training.
- Managed staff scheduling to ensure adequate coverage for all shifts.: Focuses heavily on the scheduling, shift management.
- Oversaw daily operations logistics to enhance staff training and deployment efficiency.
- Workforce Scheduler / Planner
Rail Corridor Protection Officer (RCPO)
JBE SIGNALLING
06.2025 - Current
- Managed trackside safety, workgroup protection, and the interface between construction and maintenance crews and active rail traffic.
- Planned, assessed, and implemented trackside protection measures ensuring safety for personnel working on or near railway track
- Apply Queensland Network Rules and Procedures (QNRP) and the Queensland Rail Safety Management System
- Liaised with signallers, Network Control, and train drivers to effectively manage track blocks, signals, and movement authorities
- Conducted daily safety briefings for personnel entering rail corridor, ensuring awareness of safety protocols before work begins
Project and Training Coordinator
JBE SIGNALLING
07.2025 - Current
- Managed compliance and training for JBE Signalling workforce in Queensland, ensuring alignment with project standards.
- JBE is contracted to Queensland Rail and other Major Rail Projects, for example CPBGUJV – Cross River Rail, Fulton Hogan – Merrimac Station, UNITY RIS – Clapham and ETCS Beenleigh to Varsity Lakes.
- Align RIW Roles and Competencies to Network Requirements
- Tracked compliance across all staff and networks, facilitating adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Tracked competency expiration dates for staff
- Conducted tailored inductions for specific network requirements, enhancing onboarding experience for new employees.
- Monitored medical compliance dates for workforce
- RIW Card and Subscription expiries
Skills
- Rail corridor protection
- QNRP compliance
- Safety management
- Safety briefings
- Shift optimization
- Workforce scheduling
- Training coordination
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- QR3.10 Queensland Rail Corridor Protection Officer – expiry 20 June 2028.
- QR3.2 Safe Access to the Rail Corridor – SARC - expiry 27 June 2027
- QR3.15 Working in Electrified Territory – WET - expiry 20 June 2027
- QR3.3 Communications – Reaccreditation – expiry 08 Sep 2028
- Rail Medical Category 3 – expiry 07 July 2031
- QR EL74 – Introduction to Network Lockout – expiry 09 Jan 2028
- QR EL75 – Managing Network Lockout – expiry 07 Oct 2029
- Construction Induction - issued 28 July 2021
- CPB – Safety Essential Training - Electrical Work – 29 Nov 2022
- CPB – Safety Essential Training – Temporary Works – 28 Nov 2022
- CPB – Safety Essential Training – Working at Heights – 09 Nov 2022
- CPB – Safety Essential Training – Working Near Live Traffic – 24 Nov 2022
- CPB – Safety Essential Training – Working Near Mobile Plant – 9 Nov 2022
- CPB – Safety Essential Training – Working with Live Services – 24 Nov 2022
- CPB – Safety Essential Training – Mobile Cranes and Lifting Operations – 21 Dec 2022
- Cross River Rail – Rail safety Worker – 26 Oct 2022
- TLIF2010 – Apply Fatigue Management strategies
- TLIG0003 – Work Effectively with others in a Team
- TLIF0008 – Apply Safety Critical Communications in the Rail Environment
- TLIE1003 – Participate in basic Workplace communication
- TLIW0007 – Operate under Track Protection Rules
- TLIE2007 - Use Communications Systems
- TLIU2008 – Apply Environmental Procedures to Rail Infrastructure
- TLIG1001- Work Effectively with Others
- TLID0020 – Shift Materials Safely using Manual Handling Methods
- TLIF0023 – Conduct Track Protection Assessment
- TLIF0025 – Follow work Health and Safety Procedures
Timeline
Project and Training Coordinator
JBE SIGNALLING
07.2025 - Current
Rail Corridor Protection Officer (RCPO)
JBE SIGNALLING
06.2025 - Current
Operations Coordinator – Tunnel Protection Officers
JBE SIGNALLING
02.2025 - 07.2025
Tunnel Protection Officer – Cross River Rail Project CBGUJV
JBE SIGNALLING
06.2022 - 02.2025
DEPOT LEADING HAND
JBE SIGNALLING
07.2021 - 06.2022