Ben Ortegon

Ben Ortegon has extensive experience in railway engineering and maintenance, currently serving as Chief Engineer - MOW at Florida East Coast Railway since September 2015, following a role as Assistant Chief Engineer - MOW. Prior experience includes positions such as Assistant Superintendent - Maintenance Of Way at Gary Railway, Maintenance Supervisor III at Transtar - Gary Railway, and various roles at Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway, where responsibilities ranged from Track Supervisor II to Trackman. Ben Ortegon's educational background includes certifications in Non-Destructive Testing from Sperry Rail Services and Project Management Essentials from Provil & Associates, along with specialized training in track construction and maintenance principles.