Refinery Rail Loading

The Challenge
A major Canadian refinery faced serious railcar bottlenecks. Outdated infrastructure limited daily loading capacity, delaying shipments to domestic and international markets.
The Work
Led a cross-functional rail operations optimisation initiative:
Identified chokepoints across scheduling, loading, and shift handovers
Streamlined communication between rail yard teams and control rooms
Reworked planning routines to increase flow without capex
The Results
20% sustained increase in daily rail throughput
Over 1 million litres/day additional product moved
Internal recognition from senior leadership for measurable impact
Why It Matters
This work enabled more product to reach market without costly infrastructure upgrades — proving that operational excellence can outpace capital investment.