Jeremy Bruman

Locomotive Engineer

Canadian National Railway

08.2006 - Current

Prepared incident reports to explain accidents, unscheduled stops, or other events
Notified proper authorities regarding delays or accidents
Reviewed locomotive consist detailing train weights, lengths, location of loads and empties and cars requiring special handling
Performed FRA-required checks and tests and observed all regulatory and company guidelines
Utilized knowledge of territory, including terrain, grades, curves and grade crossings to provide prescribed warning signals
Conferred with conductors and rail traffic-control personnel to exchange information concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains
Complied with train orders, radio communications and railroad rules and regulations
Inspected locomotive for operational readiness
Monitored track for obstructions and to anticipate operating problems
Operated switches via controls or manually and performed steps necessary to restore effective and safe movement by troubleshooting problem conditions
Monitored track carefully and removed, replaced and repaired track components, including ties, rails, bars and switches
Learned and complied with all local and Federal Railroad Administration rules and regulations for safety and operations
Drove detector cars to travel across tracks and identify flaws in need of immediate repair
Reduced fuel consumption with strategic train handling techniques, resulting in significant cost savings.
Strengthened communication between crew members through regular briefings and debriefings, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Stayed current on railroad rules and regulations to comply with standards and maximize safety
Interpreted orders and signals to move along tracks efficiently and meet scheduling demands without unnecessary risks
Examined and tested brakes and other emergency systems regularly to verify operations
Monitored readings to track current operations and make adjustments to areas such as speed and pressure
Headed up Safety Committees to enforce both FRA and company regulations to improve the commitment to safety
Investigated train accidents and incidents, both visually and by computer downloads.