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TRACY HELENTHAL

Hannibal,Missouri

Summary

Results-driven leader at BNSF with over 18 years of experience and an impeccable safety record, achieving zero incidents across multiple divisions. Proven expertise in team leadership and project management aligns with organizational goals, fostering integrity and fairness to enhance team cohesion. Committed to empowering employees through open communication, contributing significantly to overall success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SUPERVISOR SIGNAL CONSTRUCTION

BNSF RAILWAY
05.2006 - Current
  • Communicated and coordinated with operations teams to ensure on-time track windows.
  • Performed frequent operation testing to ensure commitment and compliance with BNSF and FRA requirements.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
  • Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
  • Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
  • Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.

PRODUCTION GANG ASSISTANT ROADMASTER

BNSF RAILWAY
11.2012 - 08.2014
  • Shoulder ballast Cleaner (2012) RP03 (2013) RP09 (2014)

SUPERVISOR RAILTRAINS/ RAIL RECOVERY

BNSF RAILWAY
02.2011 - 11.2012
  • Led a team of MOW and TYE employees, ensuring that high productivity and quality standards were met.
  • Implemented new operational procedures, increasing efficiency.
  • Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
  • Coordinated with Trainmasters, Roadmasters, Dispatchers, Chiefs, Division Engineers, and Planners to best utilize track time available to recover rail, allowing for record production for the assigned unit.

CONDUCTOR/BRAKEMAN/SWITCHMAN

BNSF RAILWAY
05.2006 - 02.2011
  • Familiarized on 8 subdivisions in 3 years

TRACKMAN/ MACHINE OPERATOR

BNSF RAILWAY
07.2009 - 12.2010
  • Qualified on anchor knocker, spike puller, tie plugger, pre-gauger, spiker, rail heater, and anchor applicator on RP02, RP10, and UC08.
  • Assisted in the installation of new rails and other components along railroad tracks.

Skills

  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Employee development
  • Project management
  • Public speaking
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Networking

Certification

  • Front Line Supervisor Qualified
  • Signal Front Line Supervisor certified
  • FRA Part 213 tier 1, 2, and 3 Certified
  • Signal Cutover I & II Qualified
  • Conductor and Brakeman qualified

Projects

Heartland Division Projects, Currently responsible for ensuring the success of projects on the Heartland Division by supervising multiple crews across different subdivisions, on multiple projects., Supervise multiple crews and contract employees in the construction of PTC and upgrade of CTC territories system wide., Plan and execute grade crossing upgrades throughout the Red River Division managing multiple projects and multiple crews between Houston and Lafayette simultaneously as well as on Chicago, Heartland, Kansas, Montana, and Twin Cities Divisions., Responsible for organizing, conducting tests, and verification of PTC/CTC systems and certifying construction and testing of railroad crossing warning systems., Successfully and safely supervised construction and implementation of PTC/CTC on St. Croix, River, Hannibal, Kootenai, Creek, Brookfield, Wichita Falls, and DFW (PTC/ABS/APB) subdivisions., Communicate with transportation and engineering teams and project teams, to ensure efficient utilization of track windows., Coordinate safety training for crews and lead Gold standard safety meetings to ensure that the BNSF standards are implemented and maintained.

Timeline

PRODUCTION GANG ASSISTANT ROADMASTER

BNSF RAILWAY
11.2012 - 08.2014

SUPERVISOR RAILTRAINS/ RAIL RECOVERY

BNSF RAILWAY
02.2011 - 11.2012

TRACKMAN/ MACHINE OPERATOR

BNSF RAILWAY
07.2009 - 12.2010

SUPERVISOR SIGNAL CONSTRUCTION

BNSF RAILWAY
05.2006 - Current

CONDUCTOR/BRAKEMAN/SWITCHMAN

BNSF RAILWAY
05.2006 - 02.2011
  • Front Line Supervisor Qualified
  • Signal Front Line Supervisor certified
  • FRA Part 213 tier 1, 2, and 3 Certified
  • Signal Cutover I & II Qualified
  • Conductor and Brakeman qualified
TRACY HELENTHAL