Senior Manager, Wayside Systems (Traction Power)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Los Angeles, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Assists with the overall management of various aspects of Rail Wayside Systems areas of responsibility, including work crew management and preventive maintenance (PM) work management. The Senior Manager, Wayside Systems for Traction Power is responsible for managing capital project support, Reg4 testing, and operational activities, such as preventive maintenance and corrective repair programs. This role oversees 11 Supervisors and 137 Inspectors, represented by separate collective bargaining agreements, to ensure optimal system-wide asset performance and substation reliability across infrastructure components, such as station lighting systems, tunnel lighting and ventilation equipment, cross packages, power distribution, overhead catenary system (OCS) and contact wires.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in facilities operations, maintenance in light/heavy track, signal, traction power, or telecommunications and communications systems requiring at least two years of specialized experience in area of assignment
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising employees across varied reporting areas
Experience conducting project management functions, including project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource management, and project closure
Experience developing procurement packages for Traction Power equipment/services [i.e. scopes of work (SOW)] and related reports
Experiential knowledge of Traction Power Systems, including AC and DC high/low voltage systems, substations, rectifiers, relays, overhead catenary, and third rail systems
Knowledge of relevant standards for rail electrification, including American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-Of-Way Association (AREMA), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and National Electrical Code (NEC) regulations

Responsibilities

Manages wayside systems work crew activities
Distributes work assignments, including PM and corrective work
Assists with developing goals, establishment of plans and priorities, and monitoring operations of assigned multi-line Track, Traction Power, Signal and Train Control, or Telecommunications and Communication Systems, or multi-craft Facility Maintenance Departments, including electronic systems, equipment installation, and building and grounds maintenance
Conducts special operational and planning projects; prepares related reports, data, budgets, and work programs
Maintains records of PM work
Assists in the review of contract specifications and monitors performance and budgetary compliance by vendors; recommends amendments to and administers vendor contracts as required
Maintains training program for staff and ensures Personnel Qualification Standards are met
Assists in the administration of various union contracts for compliance; conducts disciplinary and grievance hearings
Develops Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for contractor services
Works with other departments, outside agencies, and vendors to coordinate activities
Meets with others to discuss and ensure service requirements are met
Investigates and reports on accidents and equipment failures
Prepares and submits budget proposal for assigned area, and monitors annual expenditures
Assesses and submits cost of repair estimates
Develops and prepares programs and schedules for equipment upgrades
Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees, supervisors and inspectors