James R. Ott

• Responsible for crew safety on main line track and within terminals • UAV missions over major railroad features for the purpose of photogrammetry and hyper accurate surveys • Drone flights for faster return time on out of service tracks • Joint responsibility for the implementation and overall PTC performance on over 8009 route miles of the NS network • Mapping and track chart editing

• Implemented NS Operation Guidelines with contract personnel • Protected workers on heavily trafficked main lines adhering to NS safety standards and practices

• Leadership role providing safety adherence standards for personnel • Roadway Worker Protection and watchman lookout

• Managed operational staff of 25-80 personnel • Led inbound/outbound operations for multiple train yards, including the preparation of outbound locomotives • Directed compliance policies, HR staffing and trained associates

• FRA certification: Locomotive engineer and remote control trainer • Managed operational staff of 25-80 personnel • Data retrieval from Locomotives for trip analysis & critical incident

• Liaised between public sector officials and CSX staff • Conducted operating rule and safety compliance classes • Led remote control operator training classes

• Classified and sorted cars for on-time departure • Conducted safety briefings for all yard and road personnel

• Ensured safe and efficient operation of trains between terminals • Safe operations in the terminal inbound and building outbound trains • Performed routine inspections on Locomotives to ensure compliance and safe operation

• Performed ground duties associates with train make-up, properly securing cars, coupling and uncoupling cars • Maintaining proper emergency response guidelines when carrying hazardous materials • Riding cars during shove movements and during switching operations safely