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ROBERT BUNCE

ROBERT BUNCE

Summary

Robert is a seasoned railroad professional with over fourteen years of experience in the rail industry. He brings extensive expertise in heavy equipment operations, project supervision, and regulatory compliance. Robert is committed to safety, efficiency, and operational excellence. Since joining RailPros, he has served as a SCRRA Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Safety Trainer, training over 1,000 contractors to date. He actively participates in the annual RailPros "Train the Trainer" program. He currently oversees Flagging, Inspection, and Right of Encroachment Applications on behalf of SCRRA for all Third Party projects.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Project Manager

SCRRA
01.2019 - Current
  • Coordinates directly with SCRRA Project Managers to ensure compliance with safety regulations, operational standards, and project timelines.
  • Supports workforce scheduling, resource allocation, and contract deliverables to maintain efficient project execution.
  • Overseeing 30 Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) personnel.
  • The contract provides critical rail support services including flagging, safety training, inspections, and processing of Right of Encroachment (ROE) applications.

Foreman/Track Inspector/Track Supervisor

BNSF Railway
01.2012 - 01.2019

Track Inspector

  • Led crews on major production and maintenance projects, including production tie gang operations replacing up to 5,000 ties per day.
  • Production rail gang operations installing up to 6,000 feet of rail per day.
  • Surfacing gang supporting new switch installations, crossing rehabilitation, new panel installations, and routine track maintenance.
  • Conducted inspections on up to 45 miles of mainline track across multiple territories.

Track Supervisor

  • Responsibilities included inspecting 63 switches per month, performing track inspections as frequently as three times per week, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and identifying maintenance needs.
  • Supervised installation of new mainline track and yard switches, as well as new crossing installations and rehabilitation projects.
  • Worked closely with the UTT Rail Detector program, managing scheduling, reporting, and monitoring of rail defects to ensure timely corrective action and track integrity.

SCRRA Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Safety Trainer

RailPros
  • Training over 1,000 contractors to date.
  • Actively participates in the annual RailPros 'Train the Trainer' program.

Education

Transportation Safety Institute -

Transit Safety & Security Program

General Education

Skills

  • Project management
  • Safety compliance
  • Resource allocation
  • Workforce scheduling
  • Employee training
  • Contract negotiation
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Client interfacing
  • Client relations
  • Billing management

Personal Information

Title: Assistant Project Manager

Timeline

Assistant Project Manager

SCRRA
01.2019 - Current

Foreman/Track Inspector/Track Supervisor

BNSF Railway
01.2012 - 01.2019

SCRRA Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Safety Trainer

RailPros

Transportation Safety Institute -

Transit Safety & Security Program

General Education
ROBERT BUNCE