Bruce Masters Email & Phone Number

Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Directs all transportation activities to ensure safe, prompt and courteous service to potential clients in accordance with corporate policies, practices, government regulations, the potential client’s Rules and special instructions.Assesses all train performance reports and interfaces regularly with host railways rail traffic control centers as well as railway operating officers to ensure coordination and daily performance of train operations and to immediately respond and correct deviations to the operating plan.Ensures that a training/refresher program is developed and in place to upgrade and/or maintain a high level of competence for LRV operators. Provides leadership and direction to subordinate Supervisors on all train operations.Performs operational audits on the train service and the operating crews. Ensures that all crew related incidents are properly reported and investigated with appropriate action taken to prevent a recurrence with full report to the General Manager.Coordinates activities with the Operations Subcontractor in order to maintain a high level train service, customer service and employee compliance and competency.

United States

- Assists in the coordination, planning and executing of all facility operations. - Coordinate resources to conduct rail switching, loading/unloading and administrative duties in the daily operation of yard.

Canon City, Colorado, United States

Operations Superintendent Manages day to day operations of scheduled tourist trains. Directs mechanical services for railcar and locomotive equipment, running gear, and maintenance of all interior systems and finishes. Supervises Engineers, Conductors and Mechanical staff. Works within the structure of Royal Gorge Express (RGX) railroad management. Schedules crews to operate all train departures within designated Hours of Service. Work with sales/reservations and other members of the management team, coordinating changes in the consist to optimize use of equipment. Maintains department financial records for all authorized expenses. Formulates and manages a budget in the $600,000 range. Order parts/materials from vendors as needed and ensures proper handling of invoices. Conduct bi-annual/tri-annual training for all covered service employees. Continually monitor for safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance (i.e. drug and alcohol use/abuse).  Conduct accident/incident investigations from internal control plan. Maintains required records. Coordinate with rail term dispatching center about changes in operating practices and procedures. Work with dispatch center to improve efficiency and eliminate conflicts. Ensures all rolling stock and locomotives are inspected and maintained to FRA safety and mechanical standards, and RGR passenger service standards.

Waycross, Georgia, United States

 Coordinate railway traffic across the line of road and yard by executing the operating plan. Coordinate resources with engineering, mechanical and field management personnel to ensure crew safety and management of timeliness of all traffic. Perform safety observations, collect safety performance data, conduct safety and operating rules classes. Perform quality efficiency and operational tests. Conduct safety meetings and training (MSHA/OSHA/FRA) Coordinate the execution and implementation of the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan. Coordinate inbound/outbound rail car activity. Inspection of locomotive, railroad tracks, and switches. Coordinate activities related to derailment and other service disruptions, including investigation and plan for future prevention.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

SAssistant Terminal Manager▪ Coordinate production, maintenance, employee and plant safety, assisting with financial matters (budget and purchasing).▪ Coordinate resources to conduct rail switching, loading/unloading, and administrative/financial duties.▪ Maintains MSHA/OSHA/FRA regulations and compliance policies and objectives.▪ Communicates safety policies and procedures to other employees.▪ Conduct safety meetings and training (MSHA/OSHA/FRA) Transload Working Foreman▪ Coordinate rail car labeling and ensure product transport from the terminal.▪ Coordinate inbound/outbound rail car activity.▪ Rail car switching duties▪ Inspection of locomotive, railroad tracks, and switches.▪ Coordinate equipment maintenance, purchase supplies and materials

ssistant Operations Manager▪ Assists in the coordination, planning and executing of all facility operations.▪ Coordinate resources to conduct rail switching, loading/unloading, shuttle and administrative duties.▪ Assists in communication with external contacts, including manufacturer representatives, railroad representatives and maintenance/service representatives.▪ Maintain the Quality System Policies and Objectives.Yardmaster/Engineer/DSLE▪ Supervises all rail movements within the facility, coordinate with the supplying railroad of all arriving/departing trains, and supervise daily safety practices of all switching personnel.▪ Perform locomotive and vehicle safety inspections. Maintain locomotive and vehicle service logs. ▪ Participate in safety awareness observation log/preventive action log, proficiency tests and audits per manager/customer needs.▪ Handle daily calls, reports and correspondence as required by manager and customers.▪ FRA Certified Locomotive Engineer, Conductor, and DSLE▪ Proficient in current GCOR and operational safety rules and regulations. In addition, e-railsafe certified.

Proficient in current GCOR and operational safety rules and regulations.•Yard Service includes transfer jobs to all railroads in Kansas City terminal.•FRA Certified Locomotive Engineer and Conductor.•Footboard Yard Master oversees all inbound, transfer, and industry switching moves.

Supervised Crew of 10 employees•General Construction•Worked with power tools

Proficient in current GCOR and operational safety rules and regulations.•Yard Service includes transfer jobs to all railroads in Kansas City terminal.•FRA Certified Locomotive Engineer and Conductor.•Footboard Yard Master oversees all inbound, transfer, and industry switching moves.