Roscoe2801

Safety-focused operations and project management professional with extensive experience leading transportation, pipeline, construction, and emergency response operations across highly regulated industries. Proven track record of improving safety performance, managing multi-site projects, and leading large operational teams in fast-paced environments. Skilled in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), natural gas transmission and distribution, railroad operations, incident investigation, regulatory compliance, and workforce development.

Recognized for strong leadership, operational oversight, and the ability to drive continuous improvement while maintaining exceptional safety standards.

Project Manager - Allegheny Contracting - Eastern United States

(2019-04)

Manage multiple large-scale natural gas infrastructure and construction projects throughout the eastern United States, ensuring safe, on-time, and cost-effective execution.

• Coordinate directly with utility providers, contractors, inspectors, and stakeholders on maintenance, repair, and new construction projects involving gas stations, transmission/distribution pipelines, buildings, and data centers.
• Develop and manage project budgets, scopes, schedules, and cost-tracking reports to maintain financial accountability and operational efficiency.
• Lead site safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation to strengthen regulatory compliance and reduce operational risk.
• Conduct daily job safety briefings and hazard assessments to reinforce safe work practices and maintain OSHA and DOT compliance.
• Enforce pipeline excavation safety standards by proactively identifying hazards, correcting unsafe behaviors, and ensuring adherence to company and federal regulations.
• Mentor and develop Transmission Foremen through hands-on leadership training, performance coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interpret site plans, topographical surveys, and utility mapping to accurately plan excavation activities and prevent utility conflicts.

Road Manager - Norfolk Southern Railway

(2012-01 - 2019-04)

Directed railroad operations for more than 150 locomotive engineers across 200+ route miles for a Class I railroad while maintaining operational efficiency and safety compliance.

• Responded to service disruptions, emergencies, and operational incidents on a 24/7 on-call basis to minimize downtime and maintain continuity of operations.
• Conducted operational audits, field inspections, and employee observations to ensure compliance with FRA, DOT, AAR, and company operating regulations.
• Served as a technical safety advisor to senior leadership by recommending operational improvements and advancing railroad safety initiatives.
• Delivered internal and external hazardous materials training focused on incident prevention, emergency response, and regulatory compliance.
• Promoted a strong safety culture through operating rules instruction, field coaching, safety meetings, and one-on-one employee mentoring.
• Led accident and injury investigations in coordination with government agencies, preparing detailed reports and corrective action recommendations to improve operational safety.
• Conducted formal investigations involving derailments, injuries, and operating rule violations while ensuring procedural integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Managed emergency response activities involving hazardous material releases and environmental incidents to protect personnel, the public, and surrounding communities.

Qualified Locomotive Engineer - Ohio Central Railroad

(2005-09 - 2012-01)

Operated diesel-electric freight locomotives in compliance with federal regulations and company operating procedures.

• Safely transported consumer products and hazardous materials while maintaining strict adherence to safety and operational standards.
• Applied General Code of Operating Rules, company policies, and federal regulations to ensure safe rail operations and public safety.
• Performed locomotive inspections and operational testing to verify equipment reliability and compliance with safety requirements.

Senior Airman (E-4) - United States Air Force

(1999-09 - 2004-10)

Bachelor's Degree - Organizational Leadership/Occupational Safety and Health - Waldorf University (2019)