David Goldman
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Results-driven and safety-focused railroad professional with over a decade of experience in various roles across multiple divisions within the BNSF Network. Adept at problem-solving and making critical decisions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Proven track record in leading and managing crews, and optimizing train operations, all while maintaining a commitment to the safety and well-being of our greatest asset, our people.
Seasoned railroader with a deep understanding of railroad operations, safety regulations, and crew management. Known for leadership skills, problem-solving ability, and efficiency in resolving operational issues. Made significant impacts on previous work through effective communication and coordination between departments resulting in smooth functioning of railway services.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager Locomotive Utlization
BNSF Railway
Fort Worth, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Locomotive Scheduling: Oversee the daily assignment of locomotives to trains based on numerous factors and variables. These include sufficient HPT, training makeup requirements, territory restrictions, and repositioning of assets based on needs. This also includes leading and facilitating locomotive planning calls with division leadership.
- Network Knowledge - Assigned to work on multiple desks to include the Southern and Northern Transcon, as well as seven divisions.
- Maintenance Coordination: Coordinate with mechanical to ensure defective locos are shopped in a timely manner at the correct locations.
- Safety and Compliance: ensuring locos are being assigned with local and federal restrictions in mind.
Division Trainmaster
BNSF Railway
Newton, KS
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Lead and effectively manage a crew base that is responsible for over 500 rail miles, five subdivisions, and multiple yards, including Newton, Wichita, Hutchinson, and Abilene.
- Collaborate with customers to understand their needs, address service-related issues, and ensure timely and reliable service.
- Implement operational improvements and best practices to streamline processes and enhance overall performance.
- Consistently worked with members from the NOC (Chiefs, Dispatchers, AMLU, and the Service design team to ensure the Newton Complex remained fluid.
Terminal Trainmaster
BNSF Railway
Tulsa, OK
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Oversaw the general safety and rule compliance of all crew and team members at the fifth-largest hump terminal on the BNSF network.
- One of two bi-directional hump yards.
- Coordinate and execute daily operations that would include handling over 1,300 cars, arriving between 1,000 and 1,300 cars, and departing between 1,200 and 1,400 cars daily.
- Schedule incoming and outgoing traffic in order to manage car dwell and terminal velocity.
- Conduct monthly operations testing on TYE employees.
- Field presence involves talking with employees, providing positive and negative feedback.
Conductor and Foreman
BNSF Railway
Houston, TX
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Qualified conductor
- Built and transported trains from one location to the next, all within the context of the rules and regulations set forth by the FRA.
- Experience with operating on foreign railroads (KCS and the UP).
- Knowledgeable of working in multiple yards, including Dayton Yard, South Yard, Pearland Yard, Galveston Yard, Casey Yard, Beaumont, Silsbee, and many other outlying terminals.
Temp Trainmaster
BNSF Railway
Houston, TX
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed locomotive resources using LISS to support daily interchange plan as well as originating trains
- Utilized the internal alert process for all of the trains in the Houston Complex producing effective communications between yards and the Union Pacific Railroad
- Worked with local union officials to ensure local and national agreements were being adhered to
- Worked with multiple BNSF and UP dispatchers to ensure the timely arrival and departure of trains within the complex to limit the need for extra starts
- Oversaw train configuration functions and guided personnel in coordinating movement of cars.
Trainmen
BNSF Railway
Houston, TX
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Various locations
- Same duties as listed above
Yardmaster
BNSF Railway
Dayton, TX
10.2012 - 04.2019
- Managed the daily switching operations in the largest plastic SIT yard on the BNSF network
- Planned and conducted safety briefings with yard jobs as well as MOW while working in the yard
- Utilized Yardviz to make switch lists, ensuring trains were built in compliance
- Utilized the IPT function within the Yardviz program to ensure industries were getting the cars they needed spotted and pulled with 100 percent accuracy
- Effectively managed up to 9-yard crews per shift ensuring that their work was done in a timely fashion, with minimal double handling of inventory.
Trainmen
BNSF Railway
Ft Worth, TX
02.2012 - 10.2012
- Hired out in Ft Worth, moved to Houston shortly thereafter due to the possibility of getting furloughed.
- Four months after initial training, was selected to be a Yardmaster.
- RCO qualified.
Master-at-Arms
United States Navy Reserves
Tampa, FL
08.2009 - 02.2012
- Recalled to active duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom- did back-to-back deployments.
- Attached to MSRON 4, as a unit we provided embarked security on MSC vessels that were crossing the Mediterranean Sea as well as the coast of Africa. Our mission was solely focused on preventing acts of piracy.
- Attached to MSRON 10 and deployed to the Middle East to provide security for US high valued assets that entered and departed the Persian Gulf.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Logistic and Supply Chain Management
Colorado Christian University
06.2026
Associate of Science -
St Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL01.1999
High School Diploma -
Dunedin High School
Dunedin, FL06.1996
Skills
- Coordinate and optimize terminal operations
- Team leadership and management
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- TSS/TSS EXPRESS/ TPP/ YV and IPT Proficient
- Operations analysis
- Operational Efficiency
- Safety compliant (FRA) (OSHA)
Timeline
Assistant Manager Locomotive Utlization
BNSF Railway
08.2024 - Current
Division Trainmaster
BNSF Railway
02.2023 - 08.2024
Terminal Trainmaster
BNSF Railway
02.2021 - 02.2023
Conductor and Foreman
BNSF Railway
04.2020 - 01.2021
Temp Trainmaster
BNSF Railway
12.2019 - 04.2020
Trainmen
BNSF Railway
04.2019 - 12.2019
Yardmaster
BNSF Railway
10.2012 - 04.2019
Trainmen
BNSF Railway
02.2012 - 10.2012
Master-at-Arms
United States Navy Reserves
08.2009 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Logistic and Supply Chain Management
Colorado Christian University
Associate of Science -
St Petersburg College
High School Diploma -
Dunedin High School
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