1. Andrew Lipman
Fleet Operations Controller - RAILCORP NSW
East Hills NSW 2213
andrew.lipman@transport.nsw.gov.au - 0408 631 468
My career objective is to accomplish the highest standards of workplace skill possible through the gaining of
knowledge and self improvement.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fleet Operations Controller
RAILCORP NSW - October 2009 to Present
Responsibilities
Supervision of staff, Planning routine and out-of-course maintenance/repairs of Electric Rolling Stock, and on-
the-go repairs of rolling stock, fleet control, fleet balancing. Receive faults via computer logs, telephone, up to
150 calls a day (12 hr shifts). Shift work, weekends. Deploy staff to monitor,repair, report back and conduct
investigations.
Assign defects to relevant parties/controlling entities ie Maintenance Centres.
Accomplishments
Each days objective is to ensure safe, reliable, on time running of Sydney Trains Electric Fleet. To keep Sydney
moving. To achieve this my role was to engage in the receiving and logging of train related issues,faults, delays
and problems which can affect the on time running of the fleet. Then deploying/acting on the experience I have
gained over 24 years in Rail Industry to decide on a course of action which will achieve the best and safest
result for the public and my employees.
Skills Used
Communication to interact with Staff, Drivers, Guards, Cleaners, Superiors, Managers,
Trade Skills acquired over 24 years as an Apprentice Electrical Mechanic and Tradesman
Planning skills acquired over 5 years as an acting Operations Planner
Written skills when recording issues/faults
Computer skills using multiple applications and programs to enter/ research items, reporting, investigating.
Acting Operations Planner (Supervisor)
RAILCORP NSW - 2005 to October 2009
Responsibilities
Operational Planning of routine and planned Rolling Stock maintenance.
Planning of Rolling stock out-of-course repairs
Planning of Rolling stock cleaning and graffiti removal.
Supervision of 50+ staff
Shift work
Reporting and investigations of in service incidents.
Accomplishments
On time arrivals and daily departures of home fleet without incident and 100% safety.
Skills Used
2. Communication to interact with Staff, Drivers, Guards, Cleaners, Superiors, Managers,
Trade Skills acquired over 24 years as an Apprentice Electrical Mechanic and Tradesman
Written skills when recording issues/faults
Computer skills using multiple applications and programs to enter/ research items, reporting, investigating.
Running Electrical Mechanic
RAILCORP NSW - 1992 to 2005
Responsibilities
Repairs and Maintenance of multiple styles of Electric Rolling Stock. Fault finding and repair with limited time
and to strict time constraints.
Supervision of Assistants and Labourers
Completed Apprenticeship and TAFE studies.
Professional Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer
BODYHEAT HEALTH AND FITNESS OATLEY NSW - 2000 to 2001
Circuit class Instructor
- Personal Trainer
- Customer assistance and instruction
Wait Staff
DIRTY DICKS THEATRE RESTAURANT - 1995 to 1997
Table service/waiting/ drink service
- Bar operations
- Responsible Service of Alcohol
Service Station Attendant
SHELL PADSTOW AUTO PORT - 1990 to 1992
Customer Service, Minor mechanical repairs, tyre replacement
EDUCATION
FITNESS LEADER / PERSONAL TRAINER
AT FITNESS INSTITUTE AUSTRALIA
2000 to 2001
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE in ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
AT BANKSTOWN TAFE
1997 to 1998
ELECTRICAL TRADE CERTIFICATE
AT BANKSTOWN TAFE
1992 to 1995
HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
AT SIR JOSEPH BANKS HIGH SCHOOL - Revesby NSW
1990 to 1991
SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
AT SIR JOSEPH BANKS HIGH SCHOOL
1986 to 1989
