Manager of Rail System

Hampton Roads TransitNorfolk, VA
$87,939

About The Position

Hampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. We offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating and rewarding environment.

Requirements

  • Minimum salary: $87,939.00
  • Exempt position

Responsibilities

  • Works to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
  • Monitor progress towards established goals and reports results to the Director of Maintenance – Facilities and Rail.
  • Takes corrective action to achieve goals.
  • Ensure equipment is operational, serviced, and ready to meet daily service requirements.
  • Implements quality control measures.
  • Develops and monitors systems for compliance to maintenance procedures and safety rules.
  • Monitors maintenance of HRT assets maintained by external contractors.
  • Ensures that quality and safety are integrated into all aspects of subordinate responsibilities.
  • Communicates effectively with the Director the results of LRT systems and/or LRV maintenance activities, and other relative information and to other Hampton Roads Transit personnel as necessary.
  • Assists in Ferry boat maintenance at the discretion of the Director.
  • Takes on the overall responsibility for the maintenance and repair of essential HRT equipment. This includes but is not limited to the following: Rail Data Communications, Rail Power, and Train Control Systems.
  • Evaluates and selects external consultants, contractors, and vendors based on project needs using various project procurement methodologies for companywide technical service projects.
  • Works with the Director to develop and manage the department budget.
  • Provides input in the development of annual budget plans for programs, maintenance, capital project, equipment, and goals.
  • Adjusts expenditure priorities as necessary.
  • Assists in the coordination of project activities with other internal departments to ensure their needs and expectations are met with regards to project designs, maintenance, and construction requirements.
  • Ensures that each department manager and/or supervisor has activity plans, SOPs, budgets, and test plans as required by HRT and/or local, state, or federal agencies.
  • Verifies that all stakeholders are satisfied with safety certification requirements.
  • Ensures that quality and safety are integrated into all aspects of their responsibilities.
  • Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.
  • Maintains a safe and healthy work environment, ensuring compliance with safety, security, cleanliness, environmental, and HAZMAT regulations.

Benefits

  • Unmatched benefits
  • Competitive wages
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