Michael Aaron Horn
Murfreesboro,AR
Summary
To obtain a position that will challenge my abilities and expand my knowledge in fields of interest.
1. Experienced in all functions of labor supervision 2. 25 years as equipment operator 3. 25 years of equipment maintenance 4. My teams have remained 100% injury free during my tenure 5. Committed to providing quality and professional service 6. Ability to organize and supervise the work of others 7. Good communications skills 8. Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with clients and co-workers 9. Superior ability to handle multiple tasks in a cross functional environment and to assess and make decisions under stress 10. Experienced in most electrical task Household and Industrial 11. Experienced in the functions of railroad track maintenance (213). 12. Obtain a good working knowledge of CPKC/FRA safety rules and Regulations 13. Experienced in Railroad Signal MTCE and Construction Processes 14. Maintain a good working relationship with the FRA, I have conducted many records reviews 15. Experienced in FRA, KCS, CPKC, OSHA, MSHA Safety Rules
Resourceful professional in management operations known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational improvement. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless execution of business strategies and enhancement of team performance.
Strategic Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in operational strategy, team leadership, and financial oversight. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring effective team collaboration and project success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Asst.Director S&C Operations
CPKC Railway
11.2023 - 10.2025
- Responsible for MTCE and day to day operations within the Signal and Comms department
- Ensure FRA/CPKC Rule compliance for my team
- Responsible for multiple Managers and union employees
- Responsible for Procurement negotiation's
- I help develop Safety plans that fit my team, and will benefit the company goals
- I assist the managers schedule work projects and coordinate activities with other departments
- I do weekly field visits to ensure we are doing what we say we are, in FRA/CPKC Compliance
- When necessary, I help conduct accident investigations, personal, vehicle, and train
- I am proficient in leading drill down investigations to get to the root cause of what ever the problem or case may be
- Oversee Contractors and CPKC Signal Construction gangs to ensure Railroad Standards are met
- Have negotiated several labor and materials contracts and agreements with multiple companies
- Experienced in Contract bid processes
- Conduct on-sites for new project and assist in design and scheduling of new projects
Signal Supervisor
KCS/CPKC Railway
11.2014 - 11.2023
- Oversee Signal MTCE activities for 364 miles of the Railroads main north/south corridor
- Establish MTCE testing schedules to ensure all CPKC/FRA standards are kept
- Ensure all employees on my district work in a safe manner
- Overseen contractors, so Company standards are safely met
- Have become familiar with the Union CBA, and how to use it
- I have Coordinated several major projects with several departments and outside entities to ensure a safe proficient job was completed
- Actively involved in Safety Committees for my District
- I have Maintained a greater than 99% on time FRA Testing record for my tenure as Sup
- Have led my team to a 100% Injury free workplace
- I have planned and managed budgets for my territory
- I have assisted other Sups in various locations on the network when the need arises to coordinate recovery from several Natural Disasters
- Have Worked with Senior Leadership to develop new safety, and testing procedures for the Department
Signal MTCE Inspector
KCS Railway
09.2011 - 11.2014
- Responsible for FRA and KCS Signal testing and Rules Compliance
- Assist construction gangs with install, testing and cutover of new grade crossings and wayside signal equip
- Trouble shoot and repair all signal equipment
- Assist immediate Supervisors with planning/scheduling work as needed
- Responsible for insuring work is performed in a safe efficient manner by all
- Assist Supervisors by insuring all maintainers complete task provided to them
- Record and maintain FRA/KCS test schedules
- Responsible for doing accident, false proceed indication, and activation failure investigations, reports, and testing
Signal Foreman
KCS Railway
01.2008 - 09.2011
- Responsible for the safe installation of Signal Equipment across the KCS network
- Responsible for the Safety of my self and my reports, insured all KCS and FRA rules were complied with
- I coordinated work with others to ensure deadlines were met for various projects
- Assisted Inspectors in the cutover process for a variety of signal equipment i.e., Grade Crossings, Control Points, E/Locks, SWCC, High Water Detectors, etc
Assistant Signalman/ Signalman
KCS Railway
12.2006 - 01.2008
- Experienced in the installation of various railroad signals and grade crossing warning devices
- Responsible for trouble shooting crossings and signals to keep trains running without interference
- Responsible for doing test on Signals and Crossing devices to keep them up to KCS/FRA standards and requirements
- Have worked with the KCS and Contract Production gangs for 14 months to protect all signal related devices
- Responsible for meeting and job briefing with MOW Supervisors so I can assist them in any way possible to get the max production safely possible, ties, surfacing, rail, etc
- Committed to keeping all coworkers safe while on and off the job
- Experienced in providing proper On track Protection
Parts/Sales/Mechanic Tech
Sweeden Inc.
Murfreesboro, USA
03.2005 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: Murfreesboro, AR
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining a good relationship and communication with all customers
- Responsible for operating equipment to load and unload shipments of equipment and parts
- Inventory control of all parts and equipment that is being received and shipped
- Responsible for keeping track of in-stock parts so they can be re-stocked
- Responsible for helping in shop doing Mechanic work when needed
- Murfreesboro, AR
Self Employed (Dozer Service)
Horn’s Dozer Service
Murfreesboro, USA
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Company Overview: Murfreesboro, AR
- Owner and operator of Horns Dozer Service
- Responsible for the maintenance and up keep of my equipment
- Maintained a good working relationship and provided quality service to my clients
- Complied with all state and local codes
- Experienced in building and maintaining different types of road beds
- Murfreesboro, AR
Logistics Coordinator
Brown & Root Services
07.2003 - 01.2004
- Responsible for ordering supplies for Compound
- Responsible for giving forklift support to client as needed
- Responsible for the billeting for all Brown & Root employees at our location
- Responsible for overseeing Sub-Contractors while working on Kabul Compound, insured that all contract agreements were completed
- Coordinated and drove all convoys out of Kabul Compound through Afghan territories in support of the U.S
- Government Operation Enduring Freedom
Human Resources
Brown & Root Services
04.2003 - 07.2003
- Responsible for the housing of all Brown & Root expatriates
- Responsible for all expatriates entering and exiting project
- Responsible for assessing clients’ ongoing housing needs and for arranging flights out of the projects
Service Dispatcher
Brown & Root Services
02.2003 - 04.2003
- Responsible for coordinating all service order dispatches for trouble calls and new work requests
- Review of all completed and open trouble calls for compliance with BRS/ US GOVT standards
Labor Lead
Brown & Root Services
12.2002 - 02.2003
- Supervised/Responsible for 2 Expats and 10 HCN
- Responsible for the labor support for the Base Camp Maintenance
- Responsible for 10 host country national workers and 2 base camps within Bagram Airbase
- Ensured all LOGCAP MTCE agreements were met daily
Prairie Creek Cattle/Gravel Company
Murfreesboro, USA
05.1997 - 12.2002
- Company Overview: Murfreesboro, AR
- Operated Drill Press and Metal Breaks
- Experienced in Mig, Tig and Stick Welding
- Fabricated and fitted a variety of metals
- Operated and maintained various farm equipment to include heavy machinery
- Experienced in all types of landscape including major dirt excavation
- Experienced in building various types of fences and structures
- Responsible for all service and maintenance calls at hotel and restaurant that were owned by the same company
- Murfreesboro, AR
Fireman
National Forestry Service
Hot Springs, USA
07.2001 - 09.2002
- Company Overview: Hot Springs, AR
- Responsible for quick emergency response to National Wild fires within the continental US
- Certified on Wild-Land Fire Engines and The Incident Command System
- Maintained a 'Superior' incident personnel performance rating
- Experienced several details in extreme living and working conditions
- Hot Springs, AR
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Computer Operator
- MS Office Suite
- Excel
- Word
- FM Pro
- FRA compliance
- Safety planning
- Project management
- Accident investigation
- Contract negotiation
- Signal testing
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Cross-department coordination
- Union relations
- Root cause analysis
- Natural disaster recovery
- Performance monitoring
- Financial management
References
Available upon request
Professional Certifications Affiliations
- Certified Fire Fighter (Structure & Land)
- Class A CDL
- Roadway Worker Protection
- GCOR
- OTS
- Backhoe
- Dupont Stop Training
- Fall Arrest
- Respiratory
- Boom truck
- KCS Safety
- CPKC Safety
- Security
- Hazmat
- Equipment Operator - bulldozer, track-hoe, back-hoe, front-end loader, forklift, drag line, small hydraulic crane, box scraper, all types of tractors, dump trucks, welding machines, skid steer loader, boom truck, basic electric
Timeline
Asst.Director S&C Operations
CPKC Railway
11.2023 - 10.2025
Signal Supervisor
KCS/CPKC Railway
11.2014 - 11.2023
Signal MTCE Inspector
KCS Railway
09.2011 - 11.2014
Signal Foreman
KCS Railway
01.2008 - 09.2011
Assistant Signalman/ Signalman
KCS Railway
12.2006 - 01.2008
Parts/Sales/Mechanic Tech
Sweeden Inc.
03.2005 - 12.2006
Self Employed (Dozer Service)
Horn’s Dozer Service
01.2004 - 12.2005
Logistics Coordinator
Brown & Root Services
07.2003 - 01.2004
Human Resources
Brown & Root Services
04.2003 - 07.2003
Service Dispatcher
Brown & Root Services
02.2003 - 04.2003
Labor Lead
Brown & Root Services
12.2002 - 02.2003
Fireman
National Forestry Service
07.2001 - 09.2002
Prairie Creek Cattle/Gravel Company
05.1997 - 12.2002