Barbara Hooker Email & Phone Number

Menlo Park, California, United States

• Review and write daily reports and post incident reports checking for accuracy and completeness using strong analytical skills.
• Comply with Federal regulations 49 CFR Parts 217, 219, 225, 228, 234, and 236 as well as railroad policies, procedures and safety rules while supervising daily operations.
• Direct supervision of the Caltrain Control Center Train Dispatchers (CCTD) and Communication Clerks/PIDS/Crew Callers in accordance with Company policies, procedures, contractual requirements and applicable laws and.
• Provide prudent and efficient train movement decisions in accordance with with CFR 49 Regulation 217 and all safety policies and Hazmat procedures ensuring compliance and timely execution of Standard Operating.
• Coordinate the implementation of emergency plans while administering emergency phone calls within the Operations Department and with other departments and/or agencies in accordance with the appropriate protocol to.
• Responsible for conducting Operational Efficiency Testing for dispatchers and other employees assuring dispatching staff is proficient in physical characteristics of territories they are qualified on.

San Bernardino, California, United States

• Provide safe and efficient movement of trains over assigned subdivisions in coordination with train crews, train-masters and fellow dispatchers using written and oral communication.
• Allowed maintenance and engineering forces optimum time available for inspection, repair, and capital improvement of railroad track, structures and signals
• Complied with company and federal (FRA) safety rules (GCOR), policies, and procedures
• Schedule the movement of trains to provide safe meets and passes for passenger and freight trains.
• Managed unexpected events and emergency situations to protect the public, railroad employees, and railroad property in a timely fashion using strong analytical and communication skills in coordination with emergency.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records and reports of train movement and track maintenance schedules using a variety of manual processes and computerized software applications such as TSS and TMDS, and providing.