Michael Pineau Email & Phone Number

Menlo Park, California, United States

Austin, Texas, United States

Monitors train movement and conditions affecting movements, such as weather conditions, train crew availability, and equipment availability. Coordinates responses to unplanned events and emergency situations and manages these instances to minimize passenger inconvenience and limit delays to affected trains.Ensure compliance with federal and company safety rules, policies and procedures. Respond to safety concerns and take appropriate action.

San Jose, California

Complied with all State,Federal regulations, safety and railroad policies, rules, and procedures.Supervised and coordinated the activities of train dispatchers and clerical staffEnsured timely train operations to achieve service goals and ensure high quality customer serviceDirected and coordinated the activities of the railroad in a safe and efficient mannerMonitored train movements and conditions affecting movements and apply corrective actionsProvided prudent, effective and fact-based train movement decisions in accordance with safety, train performance, and customer service goals of the ownerEnsured compliance with CFR 49 Regulation 217 and all safety policies and proceduresFormulated emergency plans consistent with department goals, standard operating procedures, and special instructionsCoordinated the implementation of emergency plans within the Operations Department and with other departments and/or agencies in accordance with the appropriate protocolWorked to sustain interdepartmental cooperation and response toward the goal of resuming scheduled service during service interruptionIdentified patterns of service failures for investigation and correctionEnsured that train crews and other necessary personnel are notified when conditions warrant safety oriented action such as speed reduction or when tracks are taken out of serviceEnsured effective communication with the incident commander on site during disruptionsResponsible for efficiency testing program for dispatchersResponsible for assuring dispatching staff is proficient in physical characteristics of territories they are qualified on

Provided day-to-day supervision and authorization of the safe and efficient movement of all trains within the assigned territory consistent with operating rules, policies, and procedures of TransitAmerica Services, Inc. and the commuter agency (JCPB). Compled with the Code of Federal Regulations, Federal Railroad Administration regulations, GCOR, STO manual etc. Managed unexpected events and emergency situations and ensured the safety of passengers, minimizing passenger inconvenience and limit delays to affected trains. Utilized electronic and written record keeping as required. Ensured accurate accounting of delays incurred by trains. Facilitated emergency responses to derailments, fatalities, vehicle strikes, etc. Performed a variety of administrative tasks related to Hours of Service requirements, hazardous materials, rule violations and other pertinent reports. Supervised five Communication Clerks to assure accurate customer information distribution. Direct and indirect supervision of all train and engine crews, Maintenance of Way employees working on or near the right of way.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Responsible for providing for the safe and efficient movement of trains over an assigned dispatching district, in accordance with BNSF's operating rules and practices. Concurrently, must also allow for the maximum utilization of maintenance forces by optimizing the time available for inspection, repair and capital improvement of the railroad track structure and signals

Ft Bliss, Tx

Collected Intel and used that information. Supervised individual during training environments also during the regular day.

Mountain Home, Id

In charge of servicing of the aircraft and removed and replaced parts. Troubleshot problems whether it be electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or structural. Also I lead individuals in training so there was no shortfalls and production could increase

Certificate Of Completion, Railroad Dispatcher

Associate'S Degree, Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician, S

High School

Activities and Societies: Football