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George C. Hartman

Stanley,NC

Summary

Over 30 years of leadership and managerial experience as a supervisor with proven administrative, organizational, and supervisory skills. Over 30 years of expertise in the railroad industry with specialties in railroad signaling, Positive Train Control, highway-rail grade crossings, and moveable bridges, along with a working knowledge of intercity passenger rail, catenary and third-rail propulsion systems, and on-board equipment. Accomplished professional experienced in railroad consulting. Dedicated to offering transformative and revitalizing support for ever-changing requirements. Offers strengths in relationship building, policy development and procedure optimization. Enthusiastic Independent Railroad Consultant eager to develop strong teams that drive growth. Expert in products and successful strategies. Offering 37 years of related experience. Skilled Consultant skilled in client oversight, issue resolution and business presentation. Impressive capability for juggling multiple tasks and projects within deadlines and delivering quality suggestions. Focused on helping resolve business issues and capitalize on development opportunities.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent consultant

  • FRA Regulations
  • Compliance of 49CFR Parts:Hours of Service for Signal EmployeesHighway Rail Grade Crossing SystemsSignal SystemsTraining
  • Positive Train Control Documentation and Review

Consultant

Hartman Rail Consulting
01.2023 - Current

Systems Manager

PTC, Xorail
04.2018 - 12.2022
  • Wabtec
  • Manage and coordinate Wabtec’s Positive Train control efforts on multiple PTC projects both passenger and freight nationwide according to federal requirements
  • Create and Manage multiple PTC Project PTC Implementation Plans, Safety Plans, Test Requests for submission to FRA under the requirements of 49CFR Part 236
  • Provide guidance on Wabtec’s multiple projects to ensure interoperability with the client railroad’s host and tenant requirements and responsibilities, including but not limited to multiple freight railroads, both Class 1 and Class II
  • Promote Wabtec green initiative products such as the new FLXdrive battery locomotives.
  • Recommended systems improvements to technical staff, prioritizing maximum return on investment (ROI).
  • Managed systems infrastructure, overseeing logistical movement to maintain smooth operations and prevent equipment and skill deficits.
  • Communicated with third party providers and business channel partners to maintain strong commercial alliances.
  • Created and maintained policy documentation on troubleshooting systems, detailing best practices and inherent goals.
  • Administered system controls, databases and networks.
  • Wrote and updated technical documentation covering system components.
  • Led company-wide system installation, overseeing upgrades to provide minimal interruptions to business continuity.
  • Oversaw internal reporting protocols for system malfunction incidents, designing pre-rendered incident report formats to streamline response measures.
  • Spoke at industry events and conferences, sharing systems management techniques.
  • Communicated regularly with customers concerning data exchange and technology integration.
  • Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision.

Senior Manager

Amtrak
07.2015 - 04.2018
  • Manage and coordinate Amtrak’s PTC implementation efforts of three different PTC systems across multi disciplines, Engineering, Mechanical, Operations, to ensure Amtrak’s compliance with the mandated FRA requirements on both Amtrak owned properties and freight railroad owned properties
  • Coordinate with Tenant railroads and Host railroads for interoperability of Amtrak’s PTC
  • Systems
  • Coordinate and manage Amtrak’s Positive Train Control efforts between freight and passenger operations and multiple systems along shared use corridors including wayside, onboard, and back-office systems
  • Work with Amtrak’s Grants program office on submission of grant applications for future technologies.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
  • Developed proposals and presentations for internal and external audiences.
  • Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
  • Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.

Supervisory Railroad Safety Specialist

Federal Railroad Administration
03.2013 - 07.2015
  • Serve as the Staff Director (Signal and Train Control Division) for the Federal Railroad Administration’s headquarters office
  • Lead and supervise staff within headquarters, regions, and the Positive Train Control Branch to affect full performance of the assigned functions in support of the Federal Railroad Administration’s mission and goals on America’s passenger and freight railroads
  • Direct staff in analyzing and monitoring the proper and safe development, testing, and use of Positive Train Control systems for both freight and passenger operations in the United States
  • Plan, develop, coordinate, implement, and direct national safety programs for signal and train control (including Positive Train Control) and highway-rail grade crossing systems to fulfill national plans, the Department’s strategic plan, policies, programs, and Office of Railroad Safety technical directives and guidance on the nations rail network both passenger and freight
  • Develop policies, guidance, and regulations for program performance evaluation associated with processor-based/communication-based signal and train control systems on America’s freight and passenger networks
  • Provide technical guidance and assistance for the Federal Railroad Administration’s railroad safety inspectors and specialists and state inspectors involved in compliance for the Positive Train Control program
  • Serve as the Federal Railroad Administration’s primary point of contact for the development of rules and regulations pertaining to railroad signal and train control systems
  • Coordinate with and support other Federal and state agencies in these activities, as appropriate
  • Represent the Federal Railroad Administration to the rail industry, public officials, elected politicians, media, other government agencies, unions, and other groups on Office of Railroad Safety programs and policies, grant programs and green technology and initiatives
  • Direct and coordinate all aspects of controlled correspondence, waivers, petitions, recommendations for reconsideration, special investigations and studies, regulations, technical bulletins, Congressional reports, National Transportation Safety Board recommendations, Government Accountability Office/Office of Inspector General audits and recommendations, research and technical reports, and Departmental reports
  • Led workshop and roundtable discussions as well as delivered presentations in partnership with the Secretary’s Office of Foreign Affairs for multiple foreign delegations on FRA’s procedures and policies as well as operations of Americas freight, passenger, and commuter rail systems.
  • Wrote reports outlining safety issues and potential correction options.
  • Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
  • Supported audit procedures to check all procedures, processes and work standards.
  • Led training courses for employees at all levels.
  • Escorted inspectors and answered questions about facility operations.
  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
  • Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
  • Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
  • Coordinated emergency response plans and drills to increase preparedness and address issues promptly.
  • Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
  • Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.

Signal and Train Control Specialist

Federal Railroad Administration
05.2008 - 03.2013
  • Provided oversight and recommendations to bring freight and passenger railroads into compliance with Federal safety requirements
  • Chaired and facilitated meetings with both passenger and freight railroads and other companies/suppliers on signal and grade crossing-related issues and provided technical expertise
  • Presented information on the Federal Railroad Administration’s programs, policies, and issues to senior staff members, vendors, industry personnel, and Federal Railroad Administration colleagues
  • Prepared reports and meetings with regional personnel on secure site data for trends and systemic problems, as well as areas that require specific attention
  • Responsible for timely close-outs of complaints, waivers, correspondence, and reports assigned to my jurisdiction addressing and defending the many Federal Railroad Administration policies, programs, and projects
  • Drafted technical bulletin (TB S-12-01) on procedures for testing highway traffic preemption in association with highway-rail grade crossings
  • Participated as a member of AREMA Committee 36 on Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, representing the Federal Railroad Administration at committee meetings and assisting with aligning the group’s standards with Federal Railroad Administration regulations to deliver a concise message to the industry
  • Participated as a member of AREMA Committee 39 on Positive Train Control, representing the Federal Railroad Administration at committee meetings and assisting with aligning the group’s standards with Federal Railroad Administration regulations to deliver a concise message to the industry
  • Actively involved in all phases of Positive Train Control for the signal discipline, including reviewing railroads’ Positive Train Control submissions and preparing reports for senior leadership
  • Continued to track and catalogue all Positive Train Control program progressions on freight and passenger railroads
  • Served as a key liaison between the Federal Railroad Administration and various representatives on all Positive Train Control projects
  • Served as a member of the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee’s Positive Train Control Rulemaking Committee for the new Subpart I, which, in conjunction with the Railroad Safety Improvement Act, set the rules for all ongoing and future Positive Train Control projects under Federal Railroad Administration regulation
  • Our efforts resulted in the Positive Train Control Final Rule that was published on January 15, 2010
  • Served as the designated signal discipline representative for the High-Speed Rail Division and the Passenger Rail Division, offering expert assistance on signal issues with new high-speed rail corridors and new start railroads as well as Shared Use Corridors between passenger and freight railroads
  • Represented the Federal Railroad Administration at meetings of the American Public Transportation Association’s audio frequency track circuit standards group, creating standards for audio frequency track circuits as a result of a National Transportation Safety Board recommendation following the Washington, DC, Metro accident in July 2009
  • Our meetings resulted in a new published set of standards and recommended practices for audio frequency track circuits.
  • Reviewed and approved supplier production processes, verifying outputs for quality control and documenting for archival.
  • Resolved production issues, supporting investigations of supplier and manufacturing locations and developing targeted solutions.
  • Assessed operational performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • Created and managed operational databases to store and track data and maintain accurate information.
  • Conducted data analysis to identify opportunities for streamlining client operations and improving customer satisfaction.
  • Worked with engineers and technical staff to recommend hardware and software adjustments and resolve design flaws.
  • Analyzed trend data to forecast operational needs and plan next course of action.

Supervisory Specialist

Federal Railroad Administration
04.2004 - 05.2008
  • Responsible for the full supervision of the signal discipline in Region 1, which consisted of 7 employees
  • Managed the day-to-day operation and workload of the staff, approved leave and time, delegated work requirements, evaluated performance, and trained staff
  • Oversaw mission, goals, and objectives, and translated management goals and practices into an effective work operation
  • Reviewed reports and inspection data
  • Often took corrective action to bring work efforts into compliance with Federal Railroad Administration standards, best practices, and objectives.
  • Trained, coached and motivated staff to maintain high performance levels.
  • Coordinated supplies, set schedules and delegated assignments to keep team on target and achieve productivity goals.
  • Kept files, logs and records updated with latest information.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Boosted team performance by developing customer service training materials and conducting service training.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.

Senior Project Engineer

Amtrak
04.2003 - 04.2004
  • Managed a $43 million high-density interlocking project from design to construction and final cut-in that finished on time and on budget
  • Tracked project progress and budget This project was a major partnership achievement between Amtrak and NJ Transit and crucial to their combined operations in northern New Jersey
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the Amtrak Linden Communications & Signal Construction facility, including supervision of over 70 staff members, job assignments, specification checks, material ordering, and site surveys.
  • Managed projects effectively to deliver finished work on time.
  • Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
  • Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
  • Delivered public presentations to provide plans and updates on projects.
  • Oversaw worksite construction to coordinate with supervisors and guide projects.
  • Calculated risks during project development and managed risks throughout projects.
  • Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
  • Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance.
  • Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
  • Provided technical direction of system development methodologies to improve technical performance.
  • Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
  • Delivered concise instructions to technical team to maintain quality control.
  • Delivered regular compliance reports to drive process improvement and corrective measures.
  • Identified technical risks within managed projects.
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
  • Monitored metrics during project execution to maintain compliance with planned costs.
  • Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
  • Performed constructability reviews of construction bid documents for coordination purposes.
  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.

Inspector

Amtrak
09.2001 - 04.2003
  • Wrote and implemented signal training courses for new employees
  • Provided remedial training for employees
  • Requalified entire workforce of 290 people on biannual qualification of Amtrak signal requirements.
  • Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
  • Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
  • Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
  • Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
  • Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
  • Investigated complaints to remedy buildings, equipment and safety issues.
  • Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
  • Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
  • Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
  • Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
  • Operated and maintained testing equipment.
  • Provided technical support to production personnel.

Signal Foreman

Amtrak
05.1991 - 09.2001
  • Directed workforce of 16 staff members responsible for maintenance of 12 interlockings and 4 moveable bridges, planned budgets, requisitioned materials, managed payroll
  • Built, installed, wired, and consolidated multiple interlockings, signals, lights, and other equipment.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance.
  • Conducted monthly meetings with employees to discuss safety issues, status and development.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.

Education

FRA Positive Train Control Team Award FEMA Continuity of Operations Certificate IS-00546 APTA Certificate of Appreciation from the CEO APTA PTC Institutional Approaches Panel Certificate of Appreciation US Graduate School Certificate – Managing for Results -

University of Wisconsin

Certificate – Fundamentals of Railway Train Control and Signaling Including PTC Systems US Graduate School Certificate – Introduction to Supervision Federal Railroad Administration Special Act - undefined

Railroad Methods of Operation – Operating Rules Certificate - undefined

Johnson County Community College National Academy of Railroad Sciences

Signal & Train Control Certificate - undefined

Johnson County Community College National Academy of Railroad

Railroad Sciences – Accident Investigation Fundamentals Certification - undefined

Johnson County Community College National Academy

Sciences –Investigative Skills Fundamentals Certification FRA Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate FRA Information System Security Training Certificate FRA Computer Security Training Certificate FRA Report Writing Certification FRA Part 236, Subpart H Certification FRA PTC Test Monitor Training Course Certification - undefined

Johnson County Community College National Academy of Railroad

Skills

  • Vendor Selection
  • Staff Meetings
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Information Updates
  • Troubleshoot Service Issues
  • Industry Standards
  • Operational Procedures
  • Content Management Expertise
  • Training Seminars
  • Site Visits
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Operational Standards

Additional Information

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS AND CITATIONS

· Secretary of Transportation Safety Award

· FRA Positive Train Control Team Award

· FEMA Continuity of Operations Certificate IS-00546

· APTA Certificate of Appreciation from the CEO

· APTA PTC Institutional Approaches Panel Certificate of Appreciation

· US Graduate School Certificate – Managing for Results

· University of Wisconsin Certificate – Fundamentals of Railway Train Control and Signaling Including PTC Systems

· US Graduate School Certificate – Introduction to Supervision

· Federal Railroad Administration Special Act Award – 2008

· Federal Railroad Administration Special Act Award – 2009

· Federal Railroad Administration Special Act Award – 2010

· Federal Railroad Administration Special Act Award – 2011

· Johnson County Community College National Academy of Railroad Sciences – Railroad Methods of Operation – Operating Rules Certificate

· Johnson County Community College National Academy of Railroad Sciences – Signal & Train Control Certificate

· Johnson County Community College National Academy of Railroad Sciences – Accident Investigation Fundamentals Certification

· Johnson County Community College National Academy of Railroad Sciences –Investigative Skills Fundamentals Certification

· FRA Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate

· FRA Information System Security Training Certificate

· FRA Computer Security Training Certificate

· FRA Report Writing Certification

· FRA Part 236, Subpart H Certification

· FRA PTC Test Monitor Training Course Certification

Timeline

Consultant

Hartman Rail Consulting
01.2023 - Current

Systems Manager

PTC, Xorail
04.2018 - 12.2022

Senior Manager

Amtrak
07.2015 - 04.2018

Supervisory Railroad Safety Specialist

Federal Railroad Administration
03.2013 - 07.2015

Signal and Train Control Specialist

Federal Railroad Administration
05.2008 - 03.2013

Supervisory Specialist

Federal Railroad Administration
04.2004 - 05.2008

Senior Project Engineer

Amtrak
04.2003 - 04.2004

Inspector

Amtrak
09.2001 - 04.2003

Signal Foreman

Amtrak
05.1991 - 09.2001

Independent consultant

FRA Positive Train Control Team Award FEMA Continuity of Operations Certificate IS-00546 APTA Certificate of Appreciation from the CEO APTA PTC Institutional Approaches Panel Certificate of Appreciation US Graduate School Certificate – Managing for Results -

University of Wisconsin

Certificate – Fundamentals of Railway Train Control and Signaling Including PTC Systems US Graduate School Certificate – Introduction to Supervision Federal Railroad Administration Special Act - undefined

Railroad Methods of Operation – Operating Rules Certificate - undefined

Johnson County Community College National Academy of Railroad Sciences

Signal & Train Control Certificate - undefined

Johnson County Community College National Academy of Railroad

Railroad Sciences – Accident Investigation Fundamentals Certification - undefined

Johnson County Community College National Academy

Sciences –Investigative Skills Fundamentals Certification FRA Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate FRA Information System Security Training Certificate FRA Computer Security Training Certificate FRA Report Writing Certification FRA Part 236, Subpart H Certification FRA PTC Test Monitor Training Course Certification - undefined

Johnson County Community College National Academy of Railroad

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