Oversee mechanical operations in rail terminal to support maximum traffic flow which provides customers with timely shipments and deliveries. Lead mechanical team in performing required services and repairs according to AAR and FRA standards to support operational and transportation service plans. Develop employees and provide feedback to consistently drive improvement.

Managed large, multi-state territory supporting overall rail operations for mechanical division. Interfaced with Customer Support liaisons and directly with customers to provide support services at their facilities involving rail fleet. Collaborated with operating department to ensure defective equipment was returned to service promptly and maximum velocity was achieved for terminal. Responded to service interruptions to assist other departments in returning main line to normal operation as safely and quickly as possible. Coached a team of managers reporting directly to me to ensure that their individual short and long-term goals augmented the business objectives for the team, terminal, department and corporation.

Began railroad career here by learning the extensive operation, function and responsibility of mechanical department in supporting the overall operation of rail transportation. Became familiar with AAR and FRA maintenance standards. Managed mechanical forces within terminal to achieve the goals of the operating plan and ensured that rail equipment was repaired safely and efficiently.

• Perform power factor correction studies on plant systems • Draft single-line diagram for plant and power distribution prints • Monitor power performance of 15 substations supplying the plant through plant software • Manage engineering projects • Program and maintain PLC's for plant automation

• Worked with electricians completing work orders for maintenance of plant equipment• Managed engineering projects• Updated daily coal consumption data to monitor discrepancies between the two scale systems of the plant