Omer G. Champion

About Omer G. Champion

I leverage my extensive experience and expertise in the field of railroading to provide high-quality and innovative solutions to my clients. I value continuous learning, professional development, and have acquired multiple skills and certifications in leadership, team leadership, and operations management. My Mission: • Safety conscious mindset • I assist companies in navigating complex multi-stakeholder projects. o Railroads, Government Organizations and Public-Private Partnerships • Live a lifestyle of Continuous Process Improvement (CPI). • Passion for Engineering. • Vision for creating a positive impact on society and the environment.As a Senior Railway Engineer with Stantec, I assist DOT\'s and their contractors with complex submittals to multiple railroads for right of entry and construction review. Other projects include: • Plant expansions. • Hazardous chemical handling. • Track layout. • General consulting. All to help clients achieve projects on-time, on budget, with reduced risk, and enhanced safety.As the Director of Field Facilities at CSX Transportation (CSXT), I was responsible for: • Electrical Systems and Standards. • Engineering Facility Maintenance. • Enterprise Asset Management (IBM Maximo). • Leading a team of management professional in 29 states and 2 Canadian Provinces. • Multi-discipline projects such as: o Installing and maintaining signals, switches, and power supplies. o Upgrading and testing Positive Train Control Systems (PTC). o Optimizing energy efficiency and safety standards. I also collaborated with other departments and stakeholders to ensure alignment and coordination of objectives and deliverables. I hold a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky and an MBA from the University of the Cumberlands. I am a licensed professional engineer in multiple states and a veteran of the USAF.

Experience

1. Senior Railway Engineer

   Stantec

   Oct 2023 — Present · Chattanooga, TN, US

Education

• University of Kentucky

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2001 — 2006

• University of the Cumberlands

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2014 — 2016

• Unversity of Kentucky

  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc

  2001 — 2006