Paul Grant is an experienced locomotive driver seeking a position utilizing his 30+ years of experience driving trains. He has extensive experience driving freight trains for various companies in Australia and New Zealand. He is proficient in electronically controlled pneumatic brake systems and fuel management strategies. Paul is safety-focused, committed to eliminating risks, and understands fatigue management for shift work.

1. PAUL GRANT
Ph: 04 3921 5619
email: paulsbike100@hotmail.com
PERSONAL DATA:
Australian permanent resident.
LICENCES:
Drivers Licence Class C Car
Drivers Licence Class R Motorcycle
OBJECTIVE: Position as a Locomotive Driver. Seeking a role that will enable
me to utilize my relevant skills, extensive experience as a
Locomotive Driver and commitment.
Personal Summary:
I have been a locomotive operator for over 30 years. Currently a train driver for Tas
Rail. I have a wide range of experience as a Train Driver as worked previously for
Pacific National Coal, Pacific National Queensland Freight, Rio Tinto Iron Ore and
Tranz Rail (now called Kiwi rail)
I have Heavy Haul experience with remote locomotives in the train consist. Proficient
in Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) brake systems. Driving trains safely
using fuel management - saving fuel.
Banker locomotive operations.
I have a strong belief and commitment to safety. My motto is to work safe, stay
safe, go home safe and if anything, is not safe to make it safe by eliminating the
risk.
I have been employed in rotating shift work for over 30 years. I understand health
and safety risks associated with shift work arrangements, and I am experienced in
fatigue management.
I am an enthusiastic self-starter able to work in any situation. I have initiative,
commitment, flexibility, and a strong ethics for working hard. I have good
communication and writing skills.
Working independently or part of a team, I am always willing to go the extra mile,
and I am excited about continuing to grow and develop my skills.
I am in the process of doing Certificate IV in Training & Assessment.
Key Performance Indicators:
1. I have brought a freight train to a stop when observing an over gage loaded
container, which was overhanging. I organised the container to be
repositioned on the train correctly, preventing a major disaster to the
infrastructure, rolling stock and the customers freight.

2. 2. While working with Pacific national I implemented a system to have all speed
restrictions be put in a folder available to all staff as required and up dated
daily.
3. In the interest of saving fuel, I always use train management strategies to
save fuel, thus using gradients and easements to my advantage.
4. While at work several times I have gone without my meal break to get the
train in on time.
5. More recent due to flooding, trains did not run for a few weeks. I advised
management that there needs to be protection on public level crossings for
the first train to run, which they did. This may have prevented a level crossing
accident, with possible crossing alarm failure due to rusty rail conditions.
EXPERIENCE:
 August 2012 – present
 Tas Rail
 Locomotive Driver
 Launceston and Burnie, Tasmania
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Driving locomotive and transporting coal, Iron O re & freight trains
 Fuelling of Locomotives & checking of locomotives for service
 Shunting duties as a Rail Operator
 Shunting duties as a driver
 Train inspection & Roll by inspections.
 November 2009 – August 2012
 Pacific National Queensland Coal
 Locomotive Driver Class 2
 Rockhampton QLD
RESPONSIBILITIES
− Driving locomotive and transporting coal to Gladstone Port
− Providing training to trainee drivers
− Fuelling and provisioning locomotives
− Shunting and re-marshalling of wagons on the train
− Proficient in using electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) brake system.
 June 2008 – September 2009
 Pilbara Iron Rio Tinto
 Locomotive Driver
 Karratha WA
The locomotive required a single man operation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
− Driving locomotive and transporting iron ore
− Shunting and re-marshalling of wagons on the train
 April 2005 – June 2008
 Pacific National Queensland Freight
 Locomotive Driver Class 2
 Rockhampton QLD
The locomotive required a single man operation.
RESPONSIBILITIES

3. − Driving locomotives and transporting freight from Rockhampton to Maryborough and
Rockhampton to Mackay
− Providing training for trainee drivers
− Servicing locomotives
− Fueling and provisioning locomotives
− Shunting and re-marshalling of wagons on to a train
 1987 – 2005
 Toll NZ (Tranz Rail & New Zealand Rail)
 Locomotive Driver First Grade
 Palmerston North, New Plymouth and Wellington, New Zealand
Initially commenced working at NZ Rail. Subsequently the name changed to Wisconsin Rail,
Tranz Rail and Toll NZ.
Operated freight, passenger trains and Unit Bulk Milk Trains.
Single driver operation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
− Transporting general container goods between various locations throughout New
Zealand
− Fueling and provisioning locomotives
− Shunting and re-marshalling of wagons on the train
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
 Locomotive Assistant
New Zealand Rail (Shunts & Slow Freight Trains)
1975 - 1983
 Locomotive Driver Second Grade
New Zealand Rail (Shunts & Slow Freight Trains)
1983 – 1987
 Locomotive Driver First Grade
 New Zealand Rail (Express Intermodal Freight Trains)
 1987 - 2005
DEMONSTRATED SKILLS:
• Has skills as a heavy haul locomotive driver with remote locomotives with distributor
power in the consist.
• Has experience with Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) brake system.
• Can Drive a train keeping with in the speed profiles.
• Ability to manage a train in such a way to save fuel with minimum time loss.
• Has computer skills with Microsoft word, spread sheets, other various programs and
internet.
• Well-developed communication skills.
• Teaching other new trainees practical train driving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and work processes.
• Problem solving and decision making skills.
• Computing skills and knowledge of modern technology.
• Ability to learn quickly and effectively.
• Sound understanding of compliance issues with a very high regard and commitment to
workplace safety.
• An understanding of compliance issues regarding workplace safety.
• Ability to accept responsibility and work unsupervised.
• Capacity to adapt to changing work demands and priorities.
• Flexibility and availability to work overtime and weekends.
EDUCATION/ TRAINING:
 Locomotive Driver Second Class (Shunts & slow freight trains)

4.  Locomotive Driver First Class (Express freight & Passenger Trains)
 Certificate I in Transport and Distribution (Rail Operations)
 Certificate II in Transport and Distribution (Rail Operations)
 Certificate III in Transport and Logistics (Rail Operations)
 Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics (Rail Operations)
 Fuel Management and Conservation Strategies
 GX Train Inspection Procedures
 Roll by Inspections
 Dangerous Goods Procedures
 Load and Secure Freight
 Shunting Procedures
 Fatigue Management
 Radio Procedure Protocol
 Defensive Driving Course
 Locomotive Training Courses (update - number of times)
 Diesel, Electrical & Mechanical Locomotive
COMPUTING SKILLS:
MS Word - MS Excel - MS Outlook Express - Internet
STRENGTHS:
Focus on accuracy - Safety conscious - Keen learner - Honesty - Committed
INTERESTS:
Outdoor activities - Motorbike riding – Movies – Gardening – Travelling – hiking
References available on request below
Phil Gilchrist:
Train Driver at Rio Tinto
On Job Trainer
Former (NZ Rail) Train Driver
Ph: 04 3952 9485
pggilchrist59@outlook.com
Andrew Hall:
Train driver at Pacific National
Ph: 04 1977 7873
hallbags1@gmail.com
Marcus McAuliffe:
Project Director and GM, Qld
Pacific National
March 2004 – April 2008
Ph: 04 2823 0985
Dmitri Davies:
Training & Assessor co-ordinator
SKILLED Group
Ph: 04 2860 0154
Wally Robinson:
Train Driver at Rio Tinto
On Job Trainer
Former (NZ Rail) Train Driver & Training
Manager
ph: 08 9185 1670 Home
ph: 04 5850 7385