Don Crawford

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ABOUT DON CRAWFORD

I have extensive experience in the heavy haul freight railway industry in Canada, the USA and overseas. I am currently a Regional Senior Investigator for the Transportation Safety Board of Canada - Railway/Pipeline Investigations Branch. SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS • Senior Investigator – Transportation Safety Board of Canada • Canadian Registered Safety Professional • Bachelor of Science - Railway Operations Management • Experienced classroom instructor • Extensive background in staff training and development • Superb written and oral communication skills • Highly organized and strategic In 2015 I earned a professional diploma in Safety, Health and Environmental Management from the University of Fredericton in Canada. In 2017 I successfully earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Railway Operations Management from Glasgow Caledonia University, Glasgow, UK. Most recently, in 2019 I completed Train the Trainer Certification from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s School of Business, located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I was in Saudi Arabia in 2013 working for the Saudi Railway Company as a Locomotive Traction Instructor on the new north south railway line. At CN Rail, I delivered the Student Locomotive Engineer training course. I managed their on-job training and certified them as locomotive engineers. I was also responsible for overseeing train handling policy compliance in my territory. Prior to CN Rail, I was working as a contractor for the Union Pacific Railroad to provide classroom and on-job training in Remote Control Locomotive operation in the USA. In December 2001 I went to Kosovo for sixteen months. My position was an United Nations Volunteer - Railway Specialist, participating as a team leader managing the daily activities of the UNV Train Drivers, assisting in the day-to-day operation of the “Freedom of Movement Train”, and helping to rebuild the railway system in a post war environment which had many duties, including, planning, training and implementation of key strategies. Working as a volunteer with the United Nations gave me valuable leadership skills. Specialties: Classroom Instructor, On-Job Training, Health & Safety, Accident Investigation