Mark Lambert
About Mark Lambert
Mark Lambert serves as the Manager of Locomotive Utilization at The Kansas City Southern Railway Company, where he has worked since 2017. He possesses extensive experience in railroad operations, focusing on crisis resolution and optimizing locomotive efficiency.
Work at Kansas City Southern
Mark Lambert has served as the Manager of Locomotive Utilization at The Kansas City Southern Railway Company since 2017. In this role, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiency through crisis and issue resolution within railroad operations. His strategies aim to optimize locomotive utilization, which contributes to improved service capability and cost reduction. Lambert's position requires strong communication and collaborative skills, allowing him to translate complex business issues into actionable strategies.
Previous Experience at BNSF Railway
Prior to his current role, Mark Lambert held various positions at BNSF Railway. He worked as a Division Trainmaster from 2001 to 2003 in West Quincy, MO, and as an Assistant Manager of Locomotive Utilization from 2003 to 2006 in Fort Worth, TX. Additionally, he served as a Terminal Trainmaster from 1999 to 2001 in Vancouver, WA, and as a Terminal Manager from 2006 to 2017 in Barstow, CA. His extensive experience at BNSF Railway provided him with a solid foundation in railroad operations.
Early Career at Amtrak and Norfolk Southern Railroad
Mark Lambert began his career in the railroad industry at Norfolk Southern Railroad, where he worked as a Conductor/Locomotive Engineer from 1994 to 1997 in Manassas, VA. He later joined Amtrak as a Locomotive Engineer for 11 months in the Washington D.C. Metro Area from 1997 to 1998. These early roles contributed to his understanding of locomotive operations and safety compliance.
Education and Expertise
Mark Lambert earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Shepherd University, where he studied from 1985 to 1988. His education has equipped him with expertise in financial auditing and analysis, which supports effective resource allocation and asset management in his current and previous roles within the railroad industry.
Safety Initiatives in Railroad Operations
Throughout his career, Mark Lambert has played a key role in implementing safety initiatives and ensuring compliance with safety regulations in railroad operations. His commitment to safety has been a significant aspect of his professional responsibilities, contributing to the overall safety culture within the organizations he has worked for.