Aleksander M. Kurec

About Aleksander M. Kurec

Experienced Industrial Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in railroad industry.

Experience

1. Assistant Division Engineer

   Amtrak

   Sep 2022 — Present

   SUMMARY OF DUTIES:This position has responsibility for all aspects of managing Track and Structures infrastructure in the Central Division - Chicago Sub-Division including ensuring safe work practices, overseeing asset inspection and maintenance processes, administrative oversight, leading the non-agreement and agreement workforces, and budgetary management. The Assistant Division Engineer position requires 24/7 availability to oversee an around the clock workforce, lead the restoration of service due to railroad emergencies, and provide technical expertise to day-to-day Operations as required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:• Drive improvement in safety performance of the sub-Division(s) through effective communication, direct oversight of safety activities, administration of efficiency testing, and coaching of direct and indirect reports, as appropriate.• Maintain all infrastructure in the Chicago sub-Division in a manner that ensures a safe and dependable environment for train operations while working within the limitations of the annual operating plan.• Ensures all aspects of the infrastructure meet or exceed current Amtrak standards and comply with all relevant regulatory requirements and standards.• Assist Division leadership in the development of a Capital Program that targets investment in critical priorities and drives improvement in the safety and reliability of the sub-division infrastructure.• Plan and monitor daily/weekly work plans to ensure proper prioritization, efficient utilization of limited resources (including track usage, force account, equipment, etc.), and effective execution of the work• Oversee all administrative activities of the sub-Division including, but not limited to, accident/incident investigation, payroll and time-entry management, workforce scheduling, operating and capital budgeting, safety management, inspection scheduling and compliance, etc.

Education

• Lawrence Technological University

  BS, Industrial Management

  2000 — 2006

• Eisenhower High School

  Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program

  1997 — 2000