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Jordan Barnett

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Dynamic Chief Signal Officer with extensive experience within railroad operations, excelling in project organization and safety compliance. Proven track record in managing complex signal operations and fostering positive employee relationships. Skilled in FRA and MUTCD standards. Analytical troubleshooting, ensuring timely project completion and enhanced safety measures across all operations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Signal Officer

Minnesota Commercial Railway
08.2024 - Current
  • Solely responsible for all Signal department operations
  • Give weekly updates to the president of the company
  • Responsible for the entirety of our section 130 program
  • All responsibilities from previous two positions

Manager of Signals

Minnesota Commercial Railway
12.2021 - 08.2024
  • Planned daily, weekly, and monthly projects for my department
  • In charge of all aspects of crossing projects from permits, road/lane closures, scheduling contractors, and meeting deadlines laid out by myself or outside entities
  • Submitted Section 130 projects and other various crossing upgrades for the DOT
  • Worked on various grant funded projects
  • Responsible for capital expensing all projects
  • Met with FRA and DOT inspectors to go over our recordkeeping for testing and hours of service and in-field practices as well as follow up conversations pertaining to any reports
  • Carried out safety compliance inspections on employees
  • Oversaw our Gopher State One Call program

Signal Maintainer

Minnesota Commercial Railway
02.2018 - 12.2021
  • Performed all levels of testing for railroad crossings to meet FRA standards
  • Performed installations and conducted repair work on railroad crossing signals and components to bolster safety
  • Performed diagnostics and troubleshooting on structures, equipment, and devices to determine appropriate repair work.
  • Documented repairs and maintenance performed and provided supervisor with regular reports.
  • On-site lead during construction projects

Signal Maintainer

Canadian Pacific
12.2016 - 02.2018
  • Performed inspections, diagnostics, and troubleshooting on structures, equipment, and devices to determine appropriate repair work
  • Read and interpreted circuit prints, blueprints, schematics and drawings to efficiently complete job tasks and projects

Signalman

Canadian Pacific
02.2013 - 12.2016
  • Performed installations and conducted repair work on railroad crossing signals and components across the midwest
  • Operated an assortment of heavy equipment, cranes, and aerial lifts
  • Filled in for foremen when needed
  • Oversaw MOW crews across the midwest to ensure proper protection was kept for public safety at railroad crossings

Conductor

Canadian Pacific
09.2012 - 02.2013
  • Maintained strict schedules for freight trains
  • Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust track limits
  • Cut and switched rail cars
  • Prepared forms, switch lists and train orders
  • Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications, and lantern
  • Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality

Education

Hinckley-Finlayson High School
Hinckley, MN
01-2010

Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of FRA and MUTCD standards
  • Documentation and project organization
  • Resilient in challenging situations
  • Being able to prioritize responsibilities
  • Effective cross-department collaboration
  • Positive employee relationship management
  • Reliability in maintaining schedules and deadlines
  • Analytical troubleshooting skills
  • Proactive safety awareness

Timeline

Chief Signal Officer

Minnesota Commercial Railway
08.2024 - Current

Manager of Signals

Minnesota Commercial Railway
12.2021 - 08.2024

Signal Maintainer

Minnesota Commercial Railway
02.2018 - 12.2021

Signal Maintainer

Canadian Pacific
12.2016 - 02.2018

Signalman

Canadian Pacific
02.2013 - 12.2016

Conductor

Canadian Pacific
09.2012 - 02.2013

Hinckley-Finlayson High School

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