Shannon Robinson

Seasoned Track Supervisor with background in overseeing all aspects of track maintenance and repair. Demonstrated ability to manage teams, coordinate work schedules, and ensure safety standards are met at all times. Strengths include leadership, decision-making skills and problem-solving abilities. Previous roles resulted in improved efficiency, reduced downtime, and enhanced safety measures.

Assistant Track Supervisor at Canadian National Railway (2022-02 – Present) • Supervised track maintenance crews across Canadian National Railway right-of-way, promoting safety compliance through active engagement.

• Inspected track conditions, switches, and crossings for safety compliance.
• Coordinated maintenance windows with dispatchers and train operations staff.
• Managed budgeted capital projects to ensure adherence to financial goals.
• Oversaw fleet vehicles and ensured compliance with scheduled maintenance requirements.

Program

Supervisor at Canadian National Railway (2021-06 – 2022-02) • Supervised Canadian National Railway program operations, ensuring efficient daily staff assignments.

• Enforced safety procedures and ensured regulatory compliance across all rail work activities to maintain operational integrity.
• Maintained safety standards to protect personnel and equipment in rail activities.
• Planned work schedules to ensure seamless coordination with other departments and maintain efficient train operations.
• Monitored service requests and resolved operational issues with field teams.
• Liaised with dispatch, maintenance, and operations partners on workflow needs.

Assistant Track

Supervisor at Canadian National Railway (2016-05 – 2021-06) • Inspected track conditions, switches, and crossings for safety compliance.

• Supervised track maintenance crews across Canadian National Railway right-of-way.
• Coordinated maintenance windows with dispatchers and train operations staff.
• Enforced railway operating rules and safe work procedures.
• Delegated daily responsibilities to team members for effective track management to track workers and equipment operators.
• Reviewed track defects and directed required repairs.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations involving railroad accidents or derailments.
• Assisted in the development of long-term plans for capital improvement projects along the railway lines.
• Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.

Railroad

Conductor at Canadian National Railway (2012-04 – 2014-04) • Reviewed budgetary data for accuracy and consistency with goals and objectives.

• Monitored project costs against approved budgets throughout the fiscal year.
• Inspected brakes, couplers, and running gear before departure and movement.
• Applied Canadian National Railway safety rules during yard and mainline train operations.
• Monitored train movement and followed Canadian National Railway operating instructions and timetables.
• Communicated with engineers, yard crews, and dispatchers using railroad radio protocols.
• Coupled and uncoupled railcars during switching, spotting, and train assembly.
• Performed yard switching operations as needed to ensure efficient movement of cars within yards.
• Received and followed directions from train dispatchers.

Associate of Arts in Sociology – Mount Allison University

– Moncton High School