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Kirk Russell

Elkhorn,NE

Summary

Motivated crew as a Trainmaster with experience in freight, passenger and commuter train operations. Demonstrated ability to work safely, communicated clearly and made sound decisions.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Trainmaster

BNSF Railroad
Omaha, NE
02.1994 - 08.2021

Managed daily Division & Terminal plans to accommodate service requirements

  • Controlled traffic to and from interline and interchange points
  • Managed utilization of Locomotives (Freight, Coal, & Grain Trains
  • Provided Merchandise, Coal, and Grain train reports, and other documents for daily review by Superintendent of Operations and General Manager
  • Investigated and resolved service problems involving internal and external customers
  • Conferred with engineers regarding train routes, timetables and cargoes and discussed alternative routes in response to rail defects or obstructions.

Aircraft Maintenance Tech. US Airways Denver, C0 2/87 - 1/92

  • Performed line maintenance checks, also intermediate (B & C checks) maintenance on 767-32A, 737-100s, 727-200's, DC-9 & Fokker 100's

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
05.1992

Skills

  • Daily complex problem solving
  • Daily Time Management
  • Confidential records Management
  • Working daily, weekly, and monthly schedules
  • Team Management
  • Operational Procedures

Timeline

Trainmaster

BNSF Railroad
02.1994 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Kirk Russell