Ismail Siddique
Canton,MI
Summary
Multilingual Underground Operator specializing in rail transit safety and operations. Delivered effective communication and enhanced passenger experience by providing on-board announcements in nine languages. Demonstrated strong organizational skills and a solid work ethic while conducting pre-transport inspections and managing tasks independently in high-pressure environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Rail Operator
Waterfront Petroleum
Detroit, MI
07.2025 - Current
- Operated rail systems to ensure timely and safe transport of petroleum products, meeting critical delivery schedules.
- Monitored train signals and switches, upholding safety standards and preventing accidents to maintain operational integrity.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to identify and resolve maintenance needs, improving overall reliability.
- Ensured compliance with security regulations by holding TWIC certification.
Train Assembly Worker
Road Rail
Melvindale, US
02.2013 - 06.2025
- Assembled train components with precision, ensuring high-quality standards and functionality.
- Operated heavy-load forklifts and remote cranes to efficiently transport large components.
- Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between trains.
- Operated locomotive, track mobile and forklift to support production.
- Communicated with dispatchers to coordinate timely train schedules and routes.
- Monitored and operated train systems during daily service operations to ensure smooth and timely departures.
- Inspected trains for safety hazards or issues prior to departure.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and train components for safety.
- Monitored track conditions for obstructions or signal problems along the route.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance with specifications, contributing to overall safety and reliability.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and protocols for passenger safety.
- Trained new conductors on operational procedures and safety measures, enhancing team readiness and compliance.
- Oversaw railcar switching procedures to enhance operational efficiency..
- Switched rail cars within rail yard for product offload into receiving pits.
- Secured railcars with chocks and brakes to prevent movement during loading.
- Produced daily reports, switch lists, and train orders.
- Assisted passengers with boarding, inquiries, and concerns during trips.
- Collaborated with crew members to manage on-board services effectively.
- Directed performances with creativity and in-depth understanding of each piece and strengths of performers.
- Developed recruitment strategies to attract talent for regular and special performances..
- Operated controls to activate track switches and traffic signals.
- Unloaded bulk commodities from rail cars.
- Positioned and moved loads, responding to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Heavy Lifting Operator
Advance Staffing
Southgate, US
04.2012 - 08.2012
- Operated industrial equipment for heavy lifting and transporting materials, ensuring safe and efficient movement.
- Assisted with loading materials onto trucks for transportation. onto trucks, ensuring efficient transportation. and unloading tasks, ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Maintained clean, organized work area to enhance safety and operational efficiency. Kept work area organized to enhance safety and efficiency. of work area to enhance efficiency.
Worker
Forge Staffing
Livonia, US
03.2010 - 12.2011
- Executed manual labor tasks, moving and stacking materials to support uninterrupted workflow.
- Supported team operations by coordinating tasks and communication., contributing to on-time production completion.
- Assisted team operations to ensure timely production completion.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance production processes.
Automotive Technician
Mr. Tech Auto
Detroit, US
08.2007 - 12.2009
- Diagnosed and repaired automotive systems to improve vehicle performance and reliability.
- Resolved customer issues promptly, strengthening client loyalty and satisfaction.
- Repaired engines, transmissions, and electrical systems to restore vehicle performance.
- Performed routine maintenance on automotive systems and components to ensure optimal functionality.
- Delivered customer service that resolved issues promptly, fostering client loyalty.
Production Worker
General Motors
Livonia, US
08.2003 - 11.2006
- Operated machinery to ensure efficiency in automotive production processes.
- Conducted quality control checks to maintain product standards.
- Collaborated with team members in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
U of M College
Ann Arbor, MISome College (No Degree) -
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MISkills
- Rail yard logistics
- Rail switching operations
- Track maintenance
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking and fulfillment
- Industrial equipment handling
- Safety protocol adherence
- Extreme weather adaptability
- Quality assurance and control
- Supervision and training
- Leadership relations
- Communication proficiency
- Interpersonal teamwork
- Railcar switching
- Brake inspection
- Safety compliance
Certification
- Forklift Certification, 08/01/14, 08/01/28
- Twic Card Carrier
Personal Information
Timeline
Rail Operator
Waterfront Petroleum
07.2025 - Current
Train Assembly Worker
Road Rail
02.2013 - 06.2025
Heavy Lifting Operator
Advance Staffing
04.2012 - 08.2012
Worker
Forge Staffing
03.2010 - 12.2011
Automotive Technician
Mr. Tech Auto
08.2007 - 12.2009
Production Worker
General Motors
08.2003 - 11.2006
High School Diploma -
U of M College
Some College (No Degree) -
Schoolcraft College