James Henderson-Smith
Leicester,Leicestershire
Summary
Experienced Rail Safety and Operations Specialist with strong multitasking abilities and signal box coordination. Skilled in safety-critical communications, hazard identification, and equipment inspection. Background includes incident reporting, data management, and team leadership. Focused on upholding rail safety standards while driving operational efficiency and team performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Railway signal operator
Network Rail
Frisby on the wreake, Leicestershire
2016.06 - Current
- Trained new members of the team, improved overall performance levels.
- Managed stressful situations calmly under pressure, ensured smooth operations.
- Worked closely with maintenance teams to resolve any technical faults swiftly.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing accurate information to authorities.
- Improved safety measures by conducting regular signal equipment checks.
- Reported incidents or accidents immediately, aided in investigations where necessary.
- Managed signal failure incidents promptly, minimised disruption to services.
Railway signal operator
Network Rail
Whissendine, Rutland
2015.07 - 2016.06
- Reported incidents or accidents immediately, aided in investigations where necessary.
- Updated logbooks consistently, kept accurate record of events during shifts.
- Maintained clean and accurate records of transport activities.
- Ensured safe and efficient train movement by operating railway signals.
- Managed stressful situations calmly under pressure, ensured smooth operations.
- Demonstrated high attention to detail during long shifts, reduced errors significantly.
Geographic information systems specialist
Fisher German
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire
2015.02 - 2015.07
- Developed and maintained spatial databases to improve data management processes.
- Managed, analysed, and visualised complex datasets for meaningful insights.
- Implemented geocoding techniques for precise location data representation on maps.
- Assisted in the development of GIS projects from conception through completion.
- Participated in strategic planning discussions by providing key insights based upon spatial analysis results.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective project coordination.
Geographic information systems specialist
Ministry of Defence
England - Germany - Spain - Djibouti - Afghanistan
2008.09 - 2015.02
- Managed, analysed, and visualised complex datasets for meaningful insights.
- Implemented geocoding techniques for precise location data representation on maps.
- Assisted in the development of GIS projects from conception through completion.
- Interpreted aerial photographs and satellite images to generate accurate maps.
- Trained team members on GIS concepts and software, enhancing their technical skills.
- Participated in strategic planning discussions by providing key insights based upon spatial analysis results.
Education
Railway Signalling
Network Rail
England 2015.07 - 2015.09
Sig Ops - TCB/AB
Network Rail
EnglandFoundation Degree in Science - Defence Geographic Information System
Royal School of Military Engineering
England 2009.03 - 2010.03
Skills
- Signal box coordination
- Signal equipment operation
- Rail safety protocol
- Safety critical communications
- Hazard identification
- Equipment inspection
- Incident reporting
- Report-writing
- Operational knowledge
- Data analysis
- Database management
- Data entry proficiency
- Multitasking capacity
- Team Leadership
- Safety consciousness
- Working in shifts
Affiliations
- Passionate about all aspects of computing technology.
- Avid fitness enthusiast, enjoy curating training programs and maintaining a routine training schedule.
Timeline
Railway signal operator
Network Rail
2016.06 - Current
Railway signal operator
Network Rail
2015.07 - 2016.06
Railway Signalling
Network Rail
2015.07 - 2015.09
Geographic information systems specialist
Fisher German
2015.02 - 2015.07
Foundation Degree in Science - Defence Geographic Information System
Royal School of Military Engineering
2009.03 - 2010.03
Geographic information systems specialist
Ministry of Defence
2008.09 - 2015.02
Sig Ops - TCB/AB
Network Rail