Thomas Wilson
Mackay
Summary
A highly energetic, safety-focused Train Driver who has acquired over nine years of experience driving diesel and electric locomotives. Demonstrated confidence driving various freight and passenger trains in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner, including loading and shunting trains around the yard. Proven track record of inspecting trains, reporting defects, and carrying out minor repairs, including refuelling. Enjoys building strong relationships with people and creating an enjoyable working environment. Displays a commitment to continuous improvement, learning, and safety by providing recommendations, completing training, and reporting hazards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Train Driver – Coal
BHP
05.2024 - Current
- Operate a Siemens E40 AG-V1 heavy haulage electric locomotive, with multiple remote locomotives throughout the train for completing mainline, shunting, and yard operations.
- Conduct inspections of electric locomotives prior to departure and record any equipment faults/failures.
- Apply best practices to manage incline/decline situations by applying sound knowledge of distributed power and pneumatic brakes.
- Ensure the safety, reliability, and punctuality movement of trains by adhering to relevant policies, procedures, and industry guidelines.
- Maintain regular communication with staff members in regards to operations, changes, and emerging issues.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge and proficiency in operating distributed power trains and electronically controlled pneumatic brakes.
- Driver only Operation and heavy haulage experience
Train Driver – Coal
Aurizon
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Operate a Siemens E40 AG-V1 heavy haulage electric locomotive, with multiple remote locomotives throughout the train for completing mainline, shunting, and yard operations.
- Conduct inspections of electric locomotives prior to departure and record any equipment faults/failures.
- Apply best practices to manage incline/decline situations by applying sound knowledge of distributed power and pneumatic brakes.
- Ensure the safety, reliability, and punctuality movement of trains by adhering to relevant policies, procedures, and industry guidelines.
- Maintain regular communication with staff members in regards to operations, changes, and emerging issues.
- Provide recommendations to the management team on ways to improve train operations, including efficiencies and safety outcomes.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge and proficiency in operating distributed power trains.
- Currently learning about the European Train Control System (ETCS).
Train Driver – Passenger
Vline
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Operated locomotives hauled pneumatic passenger trains with a focus on delivering a safe, efficient, and comfortable experience.
- Observed signals, track conditions, nearby traffic, prescribed speed, and train timetable.
- Operate an EMD N and Y class locomotive with a 26L brake handle.
- Built strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders, including train operators, management teams and passengers.
- Developed hands-on experience with Victorian ABS, ATC, CTC, Track Block, and Train Orders.
- Performed inspections prior to departure, including testing brakes and preparing rollingstock for Velocity, sprinters, Y- and N-Class locomotives.
- Maintained competency by completing training online (organisational intranet) and filling out feedback forms.
- Worked in accordance with Vline’s safety and operational standards and procedures.
- Experience running on routes from Melbourne to bendigo, Ballarat, geelong, shepparton, Albury and bairnsdale.
- Driver only experience
Train Driver – Coal
Aurizon
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Promoted to mentor driver.
- Occupational health and safety representative, managed workplace hazards and new developed workplace procedures.
- Heavy haulage experience
- Performed locomotive brake valve tests and startup/shutdown of locomotives in distributed power mode and electronically controlled pneumatic brakes.
- Managed prior departure activities such as loading/securing wagons, fuelling, inspecting oil/water levels, and completing minor repairs.
- Supported freight haulage tasks in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
- Undertook maintenance tasks and assisted rolling-stock maintainers to validate the integrity of rolling stock including brakes.
- Conducted all activities in a professional manner while maintaining a safety record of zero incidents.
- Demonstrated sound knowledge and proficiency in operating electronically controlled pneumatic brakes trains and distributed power trains.
- Operated trains from Newcastle to Muswellbrook and to quirinidi / mudgee routes.
- Yard operations, shunting and marshalling of trains
Train Driver – Freight
Aurizon
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Shunted interstate trains on arrival and departure, including shunting wagons and locomotives around the yard.
- Promoted to mentor driver.
- OHS representative, managed workplace hazards and developed new workplace procedures.
- Performed locomotive brake valve tests.
- Provision locomotives, topped up fuel, oil and provisions.
- Operated trains on routes from Melbourne to junee / dimboola.
Education
Distributed Power Modules - Train Driving
Aurizon
Certificate IV - Train Driving
Aurizon
Certificate IV - Workplace, Health & Safety
Aurizon
Certificate III - Heavy Fabrication Boiler-Making
TAFE
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Communication (Verbal/Written)
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Planning Organisational
- Time Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cultural Awareness
Timeline
Train Driver – Coal
BHP
05.2024 - Current
Train Driver – Coal
Aurizon
09.2023 - 03.2024
Train Driver – Passenger
Vline
08.2021 - 04.2023
Train Driver – Coal
Aurizon
01.2018 - 07.2021
Train Driver – Freight
Aurizon
10.2015 - 12.2017
Certificate IV - Train Driving
Aurizon
Certificate IV - Workplace, Health & Safety
Aurizon
Certificate III - Heavy Fabrication Boiler-Making
TAFE
Distributed Power Modules - Train Driving
Aurizon
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