reese benson

* Worked directly under Asst. Chief Engineer of Structures and aided with daily/routine tasks * Aided in the redesign of railroad bridge tie decks as recommended by the Division Engineer * Utilized AREMA to produce and update standards for timber trestle bridges and rail supports * Created tunnel/culvert drawings (AutoCAD) later published in CSX Field Safety Handbook * Referenced steel manual for several tasks

* Partake in a culture of safety driven work in which employee and public safety are paramount * Lead efficient bridge inspection requirements for 9 subdivisions across 4 southeastern states * Demonstrate concrete, steel and timber railroad bridge aptitude in order to identify defects * resulting in solution recommendations to associated bridge managers * Responsible for 480+ annual railroad bridge inspections as well as 200+ cursory requiring extreme attention to detail so as to effectively identify defects * Assist bridge managers with various tasks, learning and developing as a railroad bridge engineer, including filling in as bridge manager (Montgomery) for 1 week

* Trained with bridge inspectors week to week across the CSX system * Traveled as needed to aid in the operation of inspection truck on various inspector divisions * Trained in Management Program at CSX REDI acquiring management skills, learning FRA safety specifics, bridge engineering standards and track safety standards to apply in the field * Worked as temporary moveable bridge manager guiding employees in safe and efficient field practices as well as performing any duties conducted by previous manager

* Implement safety policies and responsible for the safety and training of 25-30 employees * Aid in inspection bridges, culverts, and tunnels on my territory and perform annual inventory * Determine bridge maintenance, inspection, and construction requirements on assigned territory * Develop routine maintenance plans, as well as long range plans, to include requirements for manpower, materials and equipment, logistics, and labor agreements under the direction of the Assistant Division Engineer of Structures * Manage operating and capital budgets for bridges on assigned territory * Manage bridge teams and contractors. assigning tasks and scheduling personnel * Coordinate activities with other operating departments