EnTrie Chim
Duluth,MN
Summary
Dedicated Locomotive Engineer with Canadian National Railway, skilled in railroad signals and air brake operations. Leveraged a continuous learning mindset to enhance safe train handling and reduce fuel consumption, ensuring efficient operations in complex, undulating mountain grade terrains.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
Canadian National Railway
Proctor, MN
06.2023 - Current
- Operated locomotive in compliance with company and FRA safety rules and regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip daily inspections to ensure equipment readiness and safety including verification of adequate fuel, sand, water, oil, brake shoes and operational lights.
- Monitored speed and track conditions to maintain safe operations.
- Learned CTC signaling system to enhance forward planning and train handling.
- Assisted in troubleshooting minor mechanical issues with diesle doctor, machinists and elecetricians to minimize delays
- Reduced fuel consumption with strategic train handling techniques.
Freight Conductor
Canadian National Railway
Proctor, MN
03.2018 - 06.2023
- Assisted in training new conductors on operational procedures and company rules for improved safety.
- Maintained an accident-free workplace by strictly adhering to safety guidelines and reporting potential hazards.
- Utilized radio communications, hand and lantern signals to conduct train movement.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Conducted air brake tests in compliance with FRA regulations.
- Conducted job briefings with crew members to optimize freight car switching in online and yard operations to minimize delays.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maple Grove High-school
Maple Grove, MNSkills
- Railroad signals understanding
- Continuous learning mindset
- Air brake and dynamic brake control operation
- Yard operations
- Mountain grade terrain operations
- Throttle modulation
Certification
Locomotive Engineer/Conductor Ceritification Card: CFR 240.233, CFR 242 and CFR 172.700 through 172.704 Hazardous Materials
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer
Canadian National Railway
06.2023 - Current
Freight Conductor
Canadian National Railway
03.2018 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Maple Grove High-school