BROOKS JORDAN PARKER
Oxford
Summary
Dynamic mechanical operations leader with extensive experience at CN Railway, adept in strategic planning and budget management. Proven track record of enhancing safety protocols and achieving over 650 days of injury-free production. Skilled in process improvement and talent acquisition, driving team performance and operational excellence across multiple facilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Chief Mechanical Officer- Southern Region
CN Railway
Memphis
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Oversaw and led a team of 897 members, including six senior managers and 71 mechanical managers.
- Managed mechanical operations across over 6,400 miles of track in the United States.
- Directed daily running repairs and preventative maintenance for 12,000 CN-owned railcars and over 13,000 third-party railcars.
- Administered $150 million annual budget for capital projects and equipment upgrades, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
- Coordinated equipment damage work plans and audited contractor costs to ensure project alignment and financial accountability.
- Streamlined project workflows through effective interdepartmental communication.
- Developed policies and procedures to enhance departmental efficiency.
- Monitored safety protocol adherence by evaluating employee behavior, contributing to a safer workplace environment.
Senior Mechanical Manager- Locomotive Gulf
CN Railway
Memphis
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Oversaw operations of three locomotive repair facilities in Memphis, TN; Jackson, MS; and Baton Rouge, LA, ensuring efficient service delivery.
- Achieved over 650 days of injury-free production from 2022 to 2023 in Gulf Division.
- Managed $22 million annual budget, aligning financial resources with operational goals.
- Directed team of 108 personnel, fostering collaboration between unionized and exempt leaders to enhance workplace culture.
- Oversaw territory across six states, including RCO production yards and mainline trackage.
- Collaborated with local and national union leaders to promote shared ownership of safety in daily operations.
General Foreman II Car
BNSF Railway
Minneapolis
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Led eight mechanical supervisors and 91 craft members to ensure safe main line fueling operations and compliance with federal train inspections.
- Oversaw 960 miles of rail across Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Iowa to ensure uninterrupted 24/7 operations.
- Managed derailment operations, traction motor replacements, and hazardous material incident analyses to enhance public safety.
- Received AAR award in 2021 for achieving 100% accurate billing and error-free material management.
- Honored with Best of the Best award in 2020 as a top 10 mechanical leader.
- Recognized as top 10 mechanical leader with Best of the Best award for 2021.
Assistant General Foreman Locomotive/Car
BNSF Railway
Memphis
11.2016 - 07.2020
- Led seven exempt locomotive supervisors and 85 craft members to achieve mechanical production goals safely.
- Oversaw federal maintenance projects and repairs for southeast fleet of 75 locomotives, ensuring operational readiness.
- Increased federally scheduled maintenance on Memphis locomotive fleet by 109% from 2016 to 2020, enhancing compliance and reliability.
- Developed structured shopping process and shop workflow, reducing dwell time by 38% from 2016 to 2020, improving turnaround time.
General Foreman I Locomotive
BNSF Railway
Lincoln
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Managed over 95 craft direct reports, emphasizing skill development and performance enhancement.
- Devised work plans for inbound shop and outbound locomotives to ensure timely release and meet production targets.
- Directed seven frontline supervisors and assistant general foreman to enhance team coordination and operational efficiency.
- Implemented best practices in Lincoln, including running maintenance line process for GE locomotives.
Assistant General Foreman Locomotive
BNSF Railway
Lincoln
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Managed projects enhancing revenue generation during locomotive maintenance in Lincoln by improving operational processes.
- Utilized LISS and TSS Xpress systems for accurate forecasting of daily train volume, optimizing manpower allocation.
- Ensured timely return of faulty parts to BNSF storehouse, recovering core costs and reducing revenue loss.
Mechanical Foreman II Locomotive
BNSF Railway
Lincoln
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Coordinated daily locomotive power builds for local and long-haul trains originating in Lincoln, optimizing resource allocation and scheduling.
- Devised and assigned locomotive power plans to ensure accurate daily operations for coal and manifest commodities.
- Managed service interruptions within a 75-mile radius of Lincoln Hobson Yard, ensuring timely responses through three rapid response crews.
- Supervised multiple crafts and numerous servicing crews, maintaining 20 to 50 locomotives daily.
- Oversaw modifications to locomotive power at Lincoln Terminal, directing rapid responders from Hobson Yard to enhance operational readiness.
- Applied FRA car and locomotive knowledge to assess and approve railway equipment compliance with federal standards.
Front Line Supervisor Locomotive
BNSF Railway
Lincoln
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Led daily safety briefings for over 150 unionized craft employees, fostering a culture of safety awareness.
- Tracked shop and yard operation metrics to ensure alignment with performance goals.
- Developed and distributed daily reports on shop production status and projections, facilitating informed decision-making.
Local Union Chairman Springfield Division
BNSF Railway
Memphis
11.2013 - 07.2014
- Successfully elected by over 150 craft employees as local union chairman in November 2013.
- Strengthened relations between craft employees and management through proactive engagement, resulting in more collaborative problem-solving.
- Represented and led coworkers during craft apprenticeship, advocating for their interests.
- Organized and conducted monthly Brotherhood of Railway Carmen meetings, fostering camaraderie and support among members.
- Conducted numerous disciplinary investigations, ensuring fair representation for craft employees.
- Improved communication and transparency within union leadership, ensuring members were well-informed and involved in decision-making.
- Created initiatives to promote teamwork and understanding among union members and management.
- Addressed employee concerns through regular feedback sessions to enhance workplace culture.
Carman/Train yard Lead Carman/AAR-FRA Billing Lead Write up Inspector
BNSF Railway
Memphis
08.2011 - 07.2014
- Directed work orders in train yard, ensuring compliance with FRA and AAR defect regulations.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of rail cars, conducting welding inspections and parts replacement.
- Supervised repairs and maintenance on service track, ensuring optimal operational velocity.
- Led repair track operations by assigning tasks and enhancing billing processes.
- Assisted in correcting minor derailments by evaluating damage and coordinating repairs on cars and locomotives.
Project Manager
Reasons Construction Company Inc.
Humboldt
01.2004 - 08.2011
- Managed and executed multi-million dollar budgets exceeding 120 million dollars per site.
- Oversaw construction and operations of state-funded schools, prisons, industrial factories, and warehouses, ensuring project alignment with regulatory standards.
- Estimated and submitted change order bills for state and private sector projects, ensuring timely financial adjustments.
- Monitored compliance with JSAs at all construction sites as senior safety officer, enhancing workplace safety protocols.
Education
Hazardous Material Responder Railcar Certified -
BNSF Railway
01-2021
Carman Apprenticeship -
Johnson County Community College
Kansas City, KS01-2014
High School -
Ripley High School
Ripley, TN01-2001
Skills
- Mechanical systems management
- Hazmat response certification
- Safety analysis
- Operations management
- Process improvement
- Strategic planning
- Budgeting and finance
- Talent acquisition
- Collective bargaining expertise
- Leadership development
- Visionary thinking
- Problem solving
Technical
- Data Warehouse and Terradata applications
- Budgeting
- Mechanical Safety Rules
- Pepa Policy
- Union Agreements
- Accident Injury Handling
- Investigations
- Payroll
- FRA and AAR regulations
- GCORE Rule book
- TSS Express
- LISS
- MOP site
- SAP
- Microsoft Windows applications
- XL spreadsheets
- OSHA 30 hour safety course certified
- FLS certified
Timeline
Assistant Chief Mechanical Officer- Southern Region
CN Railway
09.2023 - 12.2025
Senior Mechanical Manager- Locomotive Gulf
CN Railway
12.2021 - 09.2023
General Foreman II Car
BNSF Railway
07.2020 - 11.2021
Assistant General Foreman Locomotive/Car
BNSF Railway
11.2016 - 07.2020
General Foreman I Locomotive
BNSF Railway
06.2016 - 11.2016
Assistant General Foreman Locomotive
BNSF Railway
01.2016 - 06.2016
Mechanical Foreman II Locomotive
BNSF Railway
09.2015 - 12.2015
Front Line Supervisor Locomotive
BNSF Railway
07.2014 - 09.2015
Local Union Chairman Springfield Division
BNSF Railway
11.2013 - 07.2014
Carman/Train yard Lead Carman/AAR-FRA Billing Lead Write up Inspector
BNSF Railway
08.2011 - 07.2014
Project Manager
Reasons Construction Company Inc.
01.2004 - 08.2011
Hazardous Material Responder Railcar Certified -
BNSF Railway
Carman Apprenticeship -
Johnson County Community College
High School -
Ripley High School