Claude R. Barhorst

113 Traders Alley

Kansas City, MO 64106

(816) 421-9725

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, MAINTENANCE OF WAY DEPARTMENT

·       Experienced maintenance supervisor with two decades of management experience in the railroad industry.

·       Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

·       Motivation leader with ability to direct teams.

·       Able to negotiate favorable labor contracts and schedule personnel to reduce downtime.

EMPLOYMENT

Western RR – Kansas City, MO

1978 – Present

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

STRUCTURES INSPECTOR

CARPENTER

ASST. STRUCTURES INSPECTOR

LABORER 

·       Oversee daily operations and 35 personnel in theconstruction and maintenance of main tracks, branches and yard tracks. 

·       Manage the construction and maintenance of buildings, bridges and other facilities.

·       Leader of committe to ensure safety compliance.

·       Highly organized with ability to effectively and efficiently schedule labor, equipment, and materials.

·       Provide accurate cost estimates for labor and materials.

·       Coordinate schedules with other departments and outside contractors to maintain effective schedule and finish work ahead of deadline.

·       Make changes to schedule as needed to ensure completion of projects with 100% safety record.

TRAINING / CERTIFICATION

Bridge Safety Inspection and Certification

Track Foreman Training

Derailment / Accident Investigation Course

Mobile Crane Safety

OSHA Safety and Health of the Construction Industry

Industrial Electricity

Roadway Worker Protection Training

EDUCATION

A.S., Civil Engineer Tech, Kansas State University – Manhattan, KS

A.S., Architectural Engineer Tech, Kansas State University – Manhattan, KS