Wayne Coombes
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Experienced locomotive driver with extensive experience in New Zealand Railways, Toll QRX, and Pacific National, excelling in train operation and safety compliance. Proven track record in employee training and locomotive troubleshooting, ensuring efficient and safe freight transport. Recognized for safety, exceptional problem-solving skills, and commitment to operational excellence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Driver
Toll QRX and Pacific National
Brisbane, Qld
12.2008 - Current
- Safely operate intermodal freight trains on the Queensland Rail Network, adhering strictly to all safety policies, procedures, and regulations by Pacific National and Queensland Rail.
- Conducted provisioning and pre-trip inspections of locomotives.
- Operate locomotives in the terminal to shunt and marshall wagons.
- Prepare trains and set up safety equipment before departure.
- Minder driver for new trainees.
- Assist in roster development.
Locomotive Engineer
NZ rail, Tranz Rail, Toll Rail, Kiwi Rail
Dunedin, New Zealand
06.1995 - 11.2008
- 1995, started at Hillside Railway Workshop.
- 1997, qualified for shunting and train examination.
- 1998, qualified as a remote-controlled locomotive operator.
- 2001, qualified as a locomotive engineer, operating freight trains in the South Island of New Zealand. (Intermodal, coal, bulk and mixed trains)
- 2004, I also became a minder driver, and operated several different track machines, track recording cars, ballast trains, and sleeper/rerailing equipment.
Skills
- Train operation
- Safety/Proceedure compliance
- Pre-trip inspections
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Employee training
- Locomotive troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- 2022, acknowledged by the Pacific National CEO for actively saving several wagons from flood damage
- The 2024 Pacific National Executive Award for safety, prevention of a major derailment, discovering, and removing an unbalanced load on a train
Affiliations
- Endevour Foundation Rally Team, (raising money for disability).
- NRL
- Motorsports
- Caravaning
Referee
- Errol Vaughan,
- Pacific National Operations Supervisor, Training and Development Specialist
- Errol_vaughan@pacificnational.com.au
- Ph: 0499 100 737
Timeline
Locomotive Driver
Toll QRX and Pacific National
12.2008 - Current
Locomotive Engineer
NZ rail, Tranz Rail, Toll Rail, Kiwi Rail
06.1995 - 11.2008
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