Barry Glass
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Top-notch Safety Investigator with solid background in evaluating, investigating and inspecting wide range of Rail Incidents. Offers strong understanding of industry standards and regulations. Collaborative and committed to accurate and efficient work.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Inspector
WSP USA
2023.11 - Current
- Manage a team of Video Operator Analyst, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) in the MICC
- Provide direction to WSP Video Operations Personnel regarding protocol, ensure personnel is following WMATA policy and procedures
- Video Monitoring real-time viewing and analysis of video cameras in support of regular operations, Unmanned Stations, special events and incidents
- Report unusual activities, criminal activities and patrons needing assistance
- Manage the day-to-day Video Operation to ensure WSP provide exceptional service to the Client per the Contact Agreement
- Monitoring Safe Performance of operations through use of video technologies
- Ensuring that safety regulations and protocols are observed by personnel at all sites through observation of operating practices
- Ensure that patrons are provided continuously safe environments for performing their travel through observation of conditions and traffic flows
- Completing records of observations, noting the existence of proper conditions or problematic conditions requiring attention from safety and operations management
- Alerting management of potential or apparent observed conditions that present adverse impacts to safe operations
- Monitoring Procedural Compliance during Emergency Incidents
- Provide assistance to management and personnel in observing conditions in the event of Emergency Conditions.
Manager of Train Operation
CSX Corp
2021.08 - 2023.11
- Manage for steady improvement in safety of all T&E employees
- Perform safety observations, collect safety performance data, conduct safety, and operating rules classes
- Perform quality efficiency and operational tests on a regular basis, document performance, and submit data promptly and accurately
- Investigate train accidents and injuries
- Accountable for deliverables and results of safety, service, productivity, financial metrics and adherence to corporate values, which includes compliance with regulatory environment
- Build and lead an agile high performing team including determination of optimal numbers, recruitment, and development
- Lead the execution and implementation of the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan in a safe, cost effectiveness manner which maximizes fluidity and Trip Plan Compliance
- Grow yard/road fluidity and productivity as result of identifying and applying innovative ideas
- Develop and communicate the plan for managing local resources
- Maximize asset utilization and cost control by providing results aligning with performance and financial metrics
- Coordinate activities related to derailments and other service disruptions
- Investigate and determine cause to ensure future train accident prevention
- Accountable for full understanding of business requirements and service commitments.
Rail Compliance Safety Officer
WSP USA
2020.09 - 2021.08
- Transformation Team Member: Third Party Safety Officer (TPSO) at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) at the Rail Operation Control Center (ROCC)
- Provide oversight within the Rail Operation Control Center to ensure compliance with safety related procedures for electrical control and Emergency situations are being followed per the SOP
- Monitor and observed Rail Traffic Controllers actions and decision making with regards to the process for restoration of third rail power to ensure the safety of Roadway Workers
- Acts as final authority to restore power before enabling close prohibits are removed by signing off on the PRVR form before Rail Traffic Controllers proceed to restoring power to the third rail.
Senior Operation Manager/ Trainmaster
Norfolk Southern Corporation
2006.01 - 2020.01
- Investigate train incidents to find root cause, implement new procedures to prevent future incidents, completed detailed incidents and investigation reports
- Manage over 200 Train and Engine Employees, Responsible for their Safety and Performance
- Monitor Operating Procedure for compliance, handle discipline and review performance evaluations
- Manage day to day train operation
- On time performance, Crew Management, Budget, Inventory Control, Precision Scheduling Rail Operation
- Enforced Federal Railroad Administration Regulations CFR 49, Company policies and procedures through coaching and development
- Conduct training for Engineers and Conductors and new hire employees.
Terminal Manager
Horizon Tank Lines Inc
2004.01 - 2006.01
- Manage day to day operation, dispatch all route planning, for deliveries and pickups, Customer Service, Cost control to reduce cost in fuel and overtime
- Driver Safety and Compliance, Customer complaints and resolution
- Performed Employee performance evaluations, Coach and development, DOT and Company policy and procedures
- Manage equipment for daily and monthly maintenance.
Shipping and Receiving Manager
DARRAN Furniture
1998.01 - 2004.01
- Manage day to day operation in the shipping and receiving department for an Office Manufacturing Company
- Negotiated carrier rates, which resulted in new contracts that reduced overall shipping cost
- Coached and developed staff in Safety and Handling of product and equipment to reduce injuries
- Manage Inventory of raw material and finish product
- Maintained accurate shipping/receiving orders.
Truck Driver
Royal Transport
1997.01 - 1998.01
- Operated forklift, load, and unload trailer, professional over the road truck driver delivering furniture to the Eastern and southern part on the US.
Law Enforcement Officer
Lexington Police Department
1988.01 - 1997.01
- Patrolled designated districts, by vehicle and bicycle patrol, investigated vehicle accidents, property damage, burglaries, homicides, enforced all local, State and Federal laws
- Special Operation Unit, investigating illegal drug activities in target communities, going under cover to apprehend illegal street drug offender, worked with community leaders to develop community watch programs, worked in the local schools with the DARE Officer to reduce criminal activities on school grounds
- K-9 Officer Trained in illegal drugs and tracking
- Instructor for the State of North Carolina at the Basic Law Enforcement Academy training new police cadets.
Education
Incident Investigation -
Norfolk Southern Training Facility
McDonough, GA01.2006
Associate degree Applied Science (Criminal Justice) -
Davidson County Community College
Thomasville, NC01.1995
Power Generator Mechanic -
United States Army Engineer Training School
Fort Belvoir, VA01.1986
High School Diploma -
North Rowan High School
Spencer, NC01.1986
Skills
- Data entry
- Microsoft
- Spread sheet
- Excel
- Word
- Power point presentation
- Conductor Certification
- Knowledge of FRA, DOT, Rail Operation Procedures rules, OSHA regulations
- Instructor for Basic Law Enforcement Training
- Instructor for Rail Operating Procedure (Conduct Rule Classes, Training New Conductors)
- Private Pilot Certificate
- Class A CDL
- Police K-9 Dog Handling Training
- Accident Investigation & Reconstruction
- Investigative Techniques Criminal/Transportation
References
- Brandon Robinson, (252) 673-6262, nbrarobi@amazon.com
- Robert Kessler, (814) 243-3923, rwk5159@gmail.com
- Maceo Toney, (540) 420-47244, maceo.toney@wsp.com
Timeline
Senior Inspector
WSP USA
2023.11 - Current
Manager of Train Operation
CSX Corp
2021.08 - 2023.11
Rail Compliance Safety Officer
WSP USA
2020.09 - 2021.08
Senior Operation Manager/ Trainmaster
Norfolk Southern Corporation
2006.01 - 2020.01
Terminal Manager
Horizon Tank Lines Inc
2004.01 - 2006.01
Shipping and Receiving Manager
DARRAN Furniture
1998.01 - 2004.01
Truck Driver
Royal Transport
1997.01 - 1998.01
Law Enforcement Officer
Lexington Police Department
1988.01 - 1997.01
Incident Investigation -
Norfolk Southern Training Facility
Associate degree Applied Science (Criminal Justice) -
Davidson County Community College
Power Generator Mechanic -
United States Army Engineer Training School
High School Diploma -
North Rowan High School
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