1. Sean Martin | Main Line Driver
Profile
As a professional train driver, my critical decision making and problem solving abilities are exceptional. My
extensive experience and disciplined approach enable me to take responsibility and show initiative in the safety
critical and fast changing environment that is the modern railway system. I have a willingness to learn, including
adapting to new technologies to meet the benchmarks set by today’s professional rail organistions. I can
effectively contribute to the organisation’s goals, efficiencies and culture of innovation, and am committed to
continuous improvement.
Skills and Experience
A career spanning 30 years in the rail industry, all of which has been heavy haul train driving. Strong skills and
experience in driver mentoring and skills transfer schemes, enabling me to develop the skills of others and also to
continually liaise with all operations areas including Live Run, Asset Management and Repairs and Maintenance.
Through working positively in team structures I can contribute to organisational goals and to the needs of others.
My role within the NRL further enables me to build upon these skills,and viceversa.
Accreditations and Competencies/ Certificates
 NSW Gold Drivers Licence 3257BK (exp 10.10.15)
 Certificateof Competency
o Locomotive Driver - qualified in all aspects of locomotiveand train management
o I, II,III,IVin Transportand Distribution (Rail Operations)
o I, II,III,IVin Transportand Logistics (Rail Operations)
o Driver Only – Terminal Operations
o WirelineDistributed Power (WDP)
 Competency in Train Management (Heavy Haul) in all roads in theHunter Valley coal network
 Safe Working – all facets of safe working including CTC Single Line, Double Line, Track Block and Centralised
Train Control throughout the NSW Rail Network
 Qualified for all aspects of shuntingand train marshalling
 Qualified 92 ClassLocomotiveNR Dash 8 and Dash 9
 Qualified TTClass,CEY, GT46C – ACE
 Qualified ECP Brake Systems and Wagons
 Inducted into all Hunter Coal Mines (35 in total)
 Competency in Fuel Miser Reduction Management Program
 Train Radio Protocols,ConsoleOperator
 Dangerous goods handlingand awareness competency
 Computerised assistancelearning(updateof train management)
 Department of TransportRail Safety Audit
 Qualified firefightingskills
 Qualified rail track awareness
 Competency in SSR90 Breathing Apparatus (confined space)

2. Sean Martin | Main Line Driver
Experience
Pacific National
Main Lines Driver (January 1989 – Current)
 Adherence to all internal policies and procedures
 Experienced in and committed to efficient train management and service delivery whilst maintaining strong
safety systems and adhering to rail safe working standards and practices throughout a significant heavy haul
network (Hunter Valley Coal Chain =35 mines – 450 km ARA – 700+ kms track).
 Applied new rail technologies to effect positive change within the workplace, including an active involvement
in the operational commissioning and testing of new locomotives, wagons and train management systems.
Such input has involved working with and repoint back to commissioning locomotive engineers, inspectors and
driver / trainer instructors to transition to new rollingstock and advanced technologies.
 Extensive experience in mainline driving in a two-person crew, as well as driver only terminal operation,
highlighting skills in all aspects of locomotive driving, preparation, provisioning and testing, as well as the
marshalling and shunting of rolling stock, roll-bys and FX1 train inspection (including airbrake testing and
inspection and maintenance of wagons)
 Working knowledge of modern locomotive fleets fitted with laptop functions, relevant in-house computer
programs
 Rugged terrain experience and on-loan isolated area work
 Extensive heavy haul rail operations and currenttrain drivingaccreditation
 rugged terrain experience and on-loan isolated area working
 Exemplary record in safety, rail operations and train management (State Rail Authority, Freight Rail, Freight
Corp, Pacific National)
 Commitment to working safely and efficiently with proven record
NSW Government Railways
Assistant Driver Class 4 (1987 – 1988)| Assistant Driver Class 2 (1985 – 1986) | Trainee Engineman (1984)
Newcastle Knights, NRL
 Sports Trainer / Conditioner (1995 – 2014)
 Adherence to all internal policies and procedures
 Data collection / analysis
 Monitoring players’ strength programs, injury rehabilitation, body measurements, cardiovascular and speed
training,agility proprioception drills,strappingand massage
 Micro manage individual player programs / group dynamics related to stress and fatigue levels and re-adjust
their strength trainingand conditioningexercises based on these outcomes
 Adapt programmingand drills on varyingterrainsand temperatures
 Pre game preparation / postgame recovery with consideration to the elements
 Participation in community awareness programs
 NSW U/19 State of Origin Trainer / Conditioner (2003 – 2004)
 Australia Junior KangaroosTrainer / Conditioner (2004)

3. Sean Martin | Main Line Driver
Ancillary Work Related Courses
 Introduction to Driver Mentor Course
Ancillary Skills and Abilities
 Excellent team skills / communication skills
 Sports Training/ Conditioning
 Senior FirstAid Certificate
 SLSA Surf Bronze Medallion No: N42547
 MicrosoftOfficeApplications (Outlook,Word)
 Relevant internal applications
 Physically fit/ Non smoker (enjoy surfingand outdoor recreational activities in general)
Referees
Roger King, MainlineDriver
Rio Tinto Tom Price Pilbara WA
M: 0458948127
Chris Wangman,Driver Trainer
Pacific National Northern Coal
M: 0429 609 304
Mick Jones, Train Crewing Supervisor
Pacific National Northern Coal
M: 0423 657 849
Warren Smiles,Head of Football Management
Newcastle Knights, NRL
M: 0412 313 999