Senior Manager, Wayside Systems (Traction Power)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Wayside Systems for Traction Power manages capital project support, Reg4 testing, and operational activities, including preventive maintenance and corrective repair programs. The role oversees 11 Supervisors and 137 Inspectors represented by separate collective bargaining agreements, supporting system-wide asset performance and substation reliability across station and tunnel lighting, ventilation equipment, cross packages, power distribution, overhead catenary systems, and contact wires. The position assists with management of Rail Wayside Systems responsibilities, including work crew management and preventive maintenance work management. It also supports planning, budgeting, procurement, vendor contract administration, staff training, labor agreement compliance, safety, and coordination with internal departments, outside agencies, and vendors. The position may require travel to offsite locations and work under varied and potentially hazardous field conditions and irregular schedules.

Requirements

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions; additional experience may substitute for required education year for year.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, or an acceptable year-for-year experience substitution.
Six years of relevant experience, or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience, in facilities operations or maintenance involving light/heavy track, signal, traction power, or telecommunications and communications systems; includes at least two years of specialized experience in the area of assignment.
Valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed for job-related essential functions.
Knowledge of facilities maintenance, general services, track, telecommunications and communications systems, traction power, or signal and train control design and maintenance.
Knowledge of CPUC and OSHA safety regulations and applicable environmental, safety, facilities, rail maintenance, and operations laws and regulations.
Knowledge of public agency procurement processes and contract administration, Microsoft Office Suite applications, and modern management theory.
Skill in procurement procedures, analysis and problem-solving, sound decision-making, safety compliance, goal setting, communication, and professional interaction with employees and outside representatives.
Ability to oversee maintenance operations; work with teams and contractors; organize and manage projects; mediate and negotiate, including contracts; prepare reports and correspondence; plan financial and staffing needs and manage a budget; analyze complex data; and interpret and apply laws, policies, contracts, budgets, and labor-management agreements.
Ability to travel to offsite locations and read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising employees across varied reporting areas.
Experience conducting project management functions, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource management, and project closure.
Experience developing procurement packages for Traction Power equipment and services, including scopes of work, and preparing related reports.
Experiential knowledge of Traction Power Systems, including AC and DC high- and low-voltage systems, substations, rectifiers, relays, overhead catenary, and third rail systems.
Knowledge of rail electrification standards, including AREMA, IEEE, and National Electrical Code regulations.

Responsibilities

Manage wayside systems work crew activities.
Distribute preventive maintenance and corrective work assignments.
Assist with developing goals, plans, priorities, and monitoring operations for assigned maintenance departments and systems.
Conduct operational and planning projects and prepare related reports, data, budgets, and work programs.
Maintain preventive maintenance work records.
Review contract specifications and monitor vendor performance and budget compliance; recommend contract amendments and administer vendor contracts as required.
Maintain staff training programs and ensure Personnel Qualification Standards are met.
Assist in administering union contracts for compliance and conduct disciplinary and grievance hearings.
Develop Requests for Proposals for contractor services.
Coordinate activities with other departments, outside agencies, and vendors, and ensure service requirements are met.
Investigate and report accidents and equipment failures.
Prepare budget proposals for the assigned area and monitor annual expenditures.
Assess and submit cost estimates for repairs.
Develop and prepare equipment upgrade programs and schedules.
Communicate and implement safety rules, policies, and procedures, and maintain accountability for the safety performance of assigned employees, supervisors, and inspectors.
Perform other related job duties as required.