Steven Koch
Brownsburg
Summary
Experienced manager with expertise in team leadership and project execution. Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and operational coordination to boost efficiency. Proven success in driving process improvements and implementing innovative solutions. Skilled in fostering relationships across organizational levels to achieve business objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of signals II
CSX
Lafayette
06.2020 - Current
- Led team of 16 signal and communication maintainers across multiple subdivisions to ensure effective operations.
- Ensured FRA compliance through scheduled mandatory asset testing.
- Facilitated ongoing employee development and training initiatives.
- Cultivated a safety culture, achieving zero injuries and zero vehicle accidents.
- Managed payroll and material budgets to enhance resource allocation and control costs.
Manager of electronics engineering
CSX
Avon
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Oversaw hump yard improvement projects, implementing retarder upgrades that enhanced operational efficiency.
- Managed signal department at Indianapolis terminal, ensuring compliance with mandatory FRA testing.
- Cultivated safety culture by addressing employee feedback on hump yard safety practices, leading to improved compliance.
- Directed process control systems for hump yard management, streamlining operational workflows for better performance.
Manager of Communications
csx
Cincinnati
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Oversaw communications for the Cincinnati terminal.
- managed all MAX projects and collaborated with the Verizon Group to ensure effective communication across departments.
- cultivated a safety culture to ensure employee safety.
C&S Manager in Training
CSX
Worthville
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Led team of 7 maintainers across multiple subdivisions to ensure effective operations.
- Ensured FRA compliance through scheduled mandatory asset testing.
- Facilitated ongoing employee development and training initiatives.
- Cultivated a safety culture, achieving zero injuries and zero vehicle accidents.
- Managed payroll and material budgets to enhance resource allocation.
Communications Maintainer
CSX
Louisville
02.2013 - 08.2015
- Maintained yard communication equipment and wayside assets to support reliable communication.
- Installed dispatcher radio locations and intermediates to facilitate PTC implementation.
- Serviced EOT devices in Osborne Yard to ensure operational readiness.
Education
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN05-1994
Skills
- Signal testing
- Compliance auditing
- Risk assessment
- Project management
- Budget oversight
- Team leadership
Timeline
Manager of signals II
CSX
06.2020 - Current
Manager of electronics engineering
CSX
12.2018 - 06.2020
Manager of Communications
csx
12.2017 - 12.2018
C&S Manager in Training
CSX
08.2016 - 12.2017
Communications Maintainer
CSX
02.2013 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Vincennes University