Rail transportation safety investigation R24C0147

Matt Patzer has been with the Transportation Board of Canada (TSB) in the Railway/Pipeline Investigations Branch since January 2023. He works in the Western Region based out of Calgary Alberta where he lives.

Before joining the TSB, Mr. Patzer held various mechanical positions at both a short-line and class 1 railway, and most recently worked as a Railway Safety Inspector at Transport Canada. During his time in the railway industry, he worked as a Carman/Rail Car Mechanic and progressed into management within the Car department and finished as a Senior Supervisor. Over his time in the railway industry, he became certified as a Dangerous Goods Responder. Beyond his typical duties in the Car Department, he would respond to derailments with responsibilities in determining cause and wrecking operations. After joining Transport Canada Mr. Patzer became designated as a Railway Safety Management Systems Inspector, Equipment Inspector, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Inspector as well as becoming designated as an Occupational Health and Safety Officer under the Canada Labour Code. Mr. Patzer was also a designated Minister’s Observer, a liaison position at Transport Canada that becomes assigned to TSB investigations. With his background as a Dangerous Goods Responder in the railway Industry, he was a member of the Dangerous Goods Response Team at Transport Canada in his region.