Jurell Chaffen
Memphis,TN
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Roadway Worker In Charge
NRSS
San Francisco, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced railroad safety by implementing strict adherence to safety protocols and regular inspections.
- Maintained high-quality work standards, enforcing strict compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
- Ensure safety measures for work groups within active railroad limits.
- Conduct comprehensive safety briefings for work groups to maintain safety in active railroad environments.
Manger Of Technical Training & Recruiting
RailPros Field Services
Grapevine, TX
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
- Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to create accurate training content.
- Delivered dynamic presentations to facilitate learning and retention among diverse audiences.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by advocating for professional development opportunities.
Roadway Worker in Charge/Railroad Utility Construction Observer
RailPros Field Services
Grapevine, TX
07.2016 - 08.2022
- Provide Roadway Worker protection for various work groups that duties require occupying the limits of an active railroad system
- Provide thorough safety briefing to work groups to ensure a safe work environment when duties require occupying on and or near an active railroad system
- Responsible for the observation of utility installations across railroad property
- Perform on-site observation of trenchless construction within railroad right-of-way providing support for 3rd-party on and around live railroad tracks
- Responsible for documentation of pre and post-construction site conditions, verification of materials and layout, observation and documentation of daily construction activities and maintain an active dialog with on and off-site personnel
- Inspect temporary soil retaining shoring system in accordance with approved design plans
- Attend both railroad and contractor daily job briefings
- Submit daily observation reports using a tablet that accurately depict what occurred on the work progress, adherence to the railroad utility agreement
- Complete other reports and duties as required
System Track Foreman
BNSF Railroad
Alliance, NE
01.1998 - 07.2016
- Safely and efficiently inspected, repaired, constructed, and maintained railroad track infrastructure to insure safe and efficient service to BNSF customers
- Unloaded, loaded, distributed, picked-up, installed cross ties, switch ties, other track material and ballast
- Inspected, unloaded, loaded, picked-up, installed, grinded and transposed rail
- Inspected, unloaded, loaded, picked-up, distributed, constructed, maintained and repaired turnouts
- Inspected for defects, surfaced, gauged, lined and shifted track
- Inspected, protected, flagged, constructed, installed and repaired road crossings
- Accurately and timely reporting of employee payroll, gang production, processing state and railroad dig permits, requirements, reviewing and processing contractors Daily Work Reports
- Accurately interpreted company documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and federal and state regulations
- Operated, maintained and repaired vehicles and track equipment
- Inspected completed work to insure quality and compliance with established track standards
- Completed Federal Railroad Administration (FRA Certification) 213.7 and 213.9 Certification
Education
Bachelor Of Engineering - Project Management
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.2000
Skills
- Communicates professionally and effectively
- Comprehensive understanding of track authority
- Practice safe work habits
- Follows company and industry policies
- Follows procedures and regulations
Licensescertificationsawards
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC CARD)
- ERailSafe System Safety Certification
- Various Military Awards, Medals and Decorations
Timeline
Roadway Worker In Charge
NRSS
08.2022 - Current
Manger Of Technical Training & Recruiting
RailPros Field Services
07.2019 - 08.2022
Roadway Worker in Charge/Railroad Utility Construction Observer
RailPros Field Services
07.2016 - 08.2022
System Track Foreman
BNSF Railroad
01.1998 - 07.2016
Bachelor Of Engineering - Project Management
University of Memphis