RICHARD MADAMOMBE
LOCOMOTIVE/TRAIN DRIVER /SENIOR ENGINEMAN INSPECTOR
Harare,HA
Summary
I am a responsible locomotive/train driver with more than 14 years experience in train driving. As a safety conscious and focused person, I can work efficiently under stressful situations to operate freight or passenger trains. I believe in safe and efficient movement of trains to provide a reliable and punctual transport service. Punctual and focused on driving safely with greatest vigilance and care all times. Regularly inspect trains before departure to manage wear and tear thus result and safety orientated. Check my train in transit for irregularities to avoid unnecessary derailments and damage to property or fellow employees.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Inspector/Drivers Supervisor
NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE
01.2018 - Current
- Monitoring of train crews and supervising them up to current
Mainline Train Driver
NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE
01.2010 - Current
- Driving/operating freight, mixed trains and passenger trains (inter city passenger trains)
Trainee Train Driver/Shunt Driver
NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Assist Train Driver with locomotive pre-start checks and safe shunting operations
- Relay fixed signals and hand signals according to train working regulations
Shunt Train Driver
NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Checking defects on the locomotive, refuelling of locomotive and shunting in traffic yards
Mainline Assistant
NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Assist Train Driver with locomotive pre-start checks running repairs, observance of train proceeding authority, fixed signals and hand signals
Education
Ordinary Level Certificate - undefined
National Certificate - undefined
In Laboratory Science and Technology
First Aid Certificate - undefined
Customer Care Certificate - undefined
Skills
Drive freight, mixed trains and intercity passenger trains, keeping the train under control and at the appropriate speed at all times
Ensure safe movement of train to avoid damage to equipment, environment and injury to people and fellow employees
Check locomotive/train prior to each shift or journey and highlight defects to be repaired timeously
Record incidents like equipment faults and problems encountered on route or train delays
Train the train assistant/s to carry out their duties to set standards
Follow strict timetables to operate trains from station and depots to specific destinations
Monitor and moderate train speed to guarantee safe travel
Uphold passenger safety by observing signals, nearby traffic and track conditions
Absorb and retain knowledge of rules, regulation and operating notices for maintaining smooth train operations
Typesoftrainsdriven
- Freight Trains
- Mixed Trains
- Passenger Trains
- Electric Locomotive
Typesoflocomotiveexperiencedon
- GT26CU-2
- GT22LC-2
- GL26C
- 43-000GE
- 2600&2200
- C30
Systemsofworking
- Centralized Train Control System (CTC)
- Integrated Trains Control (ITC)
- Paper Order System (station to station)
Awards
- 25 year Service
- Worker of the year 2015
References
- JOMO MWAIBASA, SENIOR LOCOMOTIVE INSTRUCTOR, NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE, +263712047159
- MS KAGURU, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE, +263772104107
Attributes
- Ability to work odd and excessive hours, including weekends or public holidays.
- Adaptable, very compliant and quick learner.
- Attention to detail and accurate.
- Ability to operate hand and foot controls (hand-eye, foot coordination).
- Awareness of safety and security.
- Good communication skills.
Timeline
Locomotive Inspector/Drivers Supervisor
NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE
01.2018 - Current
Mainline Train Driver
NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE
01.2010 - Current
Trainee Train Driver/Shunt Driver
NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE
01.2009 - 01.2010
Mainline Assistant
NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE
01.2008 - 01.2009
Shunt Train Driver
NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE
01.2007 - 01.2010
Ordinary Level Certificate - undefined
National Certificate - undefined
In Laboratory Science and Technology