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Thomas Allen

Toowoomba,QLD

Summary

With a robust background at Aurizon and Rattler Railway Company, I excel in equipment troubleshooting and safety awareness, ensuring operational excellence and risk mitigation. My expertise in brake system inspection, operation, and adeptness in team collaboration have significantly enhanced efficiency and safety in high-stakes railway environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Shunter

Aurizon
Toowoomba, QLD
01.2024 - Current
  • Checked and monitored the shunting operations and ensured that all safety regulations are followed.
  • Moved freight cars in accordance with the railway's switching plan, using hand signals or radios to communicate with other crew members.
  • Coupled and uncoupled locomotives and railcars to form trains for transportation.
  • Positioned, coupled, and uncoupled cars according to switch lists and train orders.
  • Inspected tracks, switches, couplings, brakes, drawbars, journals, wheels, trucks, air hoses and other equipment for defects.
  • Inspected rolling stock for damages before coupling them together into a train formation.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
  • Worked well as a team with the Operations Coordinator to solve issues and work on new plans when issues arrise.

Steam Loco Driver

Rattler Railway Company
Gympie, QLD
11.2021 - Current
  • Performed pre-trip inspections to ensure the safety and operability of trains.
  • Operated trains in a safe and efficient manner, adhering to all relevant rules and regulations.
  • Assisted passengers with boarding and exiting the train while ensuring that they had valid tickets.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks such as oil levels, brakes, windows and doors.
  • Responded quickly to any issues that arose during trips such as mechanical failures or medical emergencies.
  • Adhered strictly to railway operating procedures regarding speed limits and braking distances.
  • Reported any irregularities or discrepancies encountered during trips to supervisors.
  • Operated airbrake system safely and efficiently.
  • Extensive knowledge on proper train handling for passenger comfort.

General Farm Hand

Functional Operations Therapy and Support
Glastonbury, Gympie, QLD
01.2021 - 11.2023
  • Conducted routine maintenance on farm equipment and machinery.
  • Monitored livestock health and nutrition.
  • Performed daily animal husbandry duties, such as milking cows, feeding animals and cleaning pens.
  • Maintained fences, gates, barns and other farm structures.
  • Organized storage areas for feed, hay, straw and other supplies.
  • Weeded gardens or crop areas by hand or with hoes.
  • Sprayed fertilizers or herbicides on plants according to instructions.

Education

QLD Certificate of Education -

James Nash SHS
Gympie, QLD
11-2023

Skills

  • Equipment troubleshooting - I know all components of carriages and wagons, and how to repair minor defects before the rolling stock enters traffic
  • Brake system inspection - Experienced in examining brake cylinder travel, triple valve condition, auxiliary and main reservoir condition, and main reservoir/brake pipe condition
  • Track Inspection - Conducted many track inspections, ensuring trains are permitted to run safely into and out of yards
  • Safety awareness - I am aware of the dozens of risks found in a railway environment, and I have the experience to avoid these hazardous environments while still completing work in a safe manner
  • Route knowledge: I am competent to drive the entire route at Rattler Railway Company due to months of committed study of route books, videos, and maps
  • Brake control operation - Experienced in operating A6ET and A7 locomotive airbrake equipment in a way that permits professional train handling, and passenger comfort
  • Engine repair - Performed pre-run and post-run inspections, and minor maintenance on locomotive and airbrake equipment where it is required
  • Yard operations – Competent in completing both simple and complex shunts in a safe and efficient manner, according to instructions by OiCs and Yard Coordinators

Affiliations

  • I attended an event held in Brisbane, recognised as one of Queenslands' top student musicians.
  • Currently completing an Advanced Boiler and Reciprocating Steam operation degree through DTW Designs.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Shunter

Aurizon
01.2024 - Current

Steam Loco Driver

Rattler Railway Company
11.2021 - Current

General Farm Hand

Functional Operations Therapy and Support
01.2021 - 11.2023

QLD Certificate of Education -

James Nash SHS

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