Russell Earls

Experience

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  Canadian Armed Forces

  May 1975 - Aug 1976

  Aircraft Engine Technician
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  Canadian Pacific Railway

  Mar 1979 - Feb 2003

  Rail Car Technician
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  Canadian Pacific Railway

  Sept 2003 - Sept 2013

  Plan the daily shop workload for 20 to 30 Trades persons.Plan and arrange movements within the shop area to ensure a first in first out production plan.Ensure all Trades People work safely and ensure their work environment is safe and free of hazards.Ensure the repairs of the equipment are validated and ready for service.Support the Locomotive Servicing department to ensure there are no delays to outbound consists. Coordinate all training for Diesel Mechanic Apprentices, Trainees and New Hires.Ensure all Apprentices and Trainees fulfill all job placement rotations.Ensure all on floor Peer Trainers meet the requirements for the Apprentice and Trainee on floor training.Audit and document all on floor training for Apprentices and Trainees. Generate qualification documentation for entire Toronto Locomotive Reliability Center staff and ensure training and recertification is provided as required.

  • Process Coordinator - Shop Supervisor

    Feb 2013 - Sept 2013

  • Field placement Coordinator

    Mar 2011 - Feb 2013

  • Locomotive Servicing - Planner

    Sept 2003 - Feb 2011
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  Bombardier

  Apr 2015 - Sept 2018

  Monitor GO Transit's fleet of Locomotives, coaches and DMU's for wheel defects. Schedule in stand alone equipment and consists that require attention.Ensure all wheel truing is performed within Specifications.Ensure all wheel change outs are performed as per procedures and in a timely manner.Ensure all staff attend scheduled training. Supervise the daily maintenance requirements for the DMU fleet.Ensure Progressive Maintenance requirements are performed and procedures are followed.Plan Dispatch and servicing of the in service DMU fleet to ensure no delays due to mechanical failures.

  • Maintenance Supervisor - Wheel Bay

    Feb 2016 - Sept 2018

  • Maintenance Supervisor - Union Pearson Express

    Apr 2015 - Feb 2016
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  Alstom

  Apr 2015 - now

  Wheel Bay SupervisorQualified Hegenscheidt wheel lathe trainer/operator.

  • Depot Equipment Manager

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Wheel Bay Supervisor

    Sept 2018 - Jan 2024

  • Maintenance Supervisor

    Apr 2015 - Dec 2023