Superintendent of Signals

Herzog Contracting Corp•Menlo Park, CA

66d•$135,000 - $150,000

About The Position

TransitAmerica Services, Inc. is currently seeking Superintendents of Signals in Menlo Park, CA to join our team. The pay range for this position is $135,000 - $150,000 annually.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
3-5 years of previous management and supervision experience from a Class 1 railroad or Heavy Rail/Commuter Rail transportation system with experience in:
Performing railroad signal maintenance and right of way signal work projects.
Coordinating and assisting with the maintenance of railroad signals and communications.
Oversight of contracts for construction and/or maintenance, reading and understanding prints and technical specifications, rules and regulations.
Inspecting signal and communications associated with railroad maintenance.
Review of track safety and quality assurance.
OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong organizational skills.
Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
Maintain a valid driver's license and endorsements as required per position.
Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of GCOR rules and regulations preferred.
Understanding of MOW on-track rules and regulations-preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage FRA inspections, maintenance and repair of the company's signal and communications infrastructure.
Manage material acquisition, inventory and production costs.
Coordinate engineering activities with transportation operations.
Supervise work crews, including signal Foremen, Inspectors and signal technicians.
Execute action plans to achieve quality business objectives.
Coordinate and plan daily activities with respective functional areas.
Monitor work force levels to ensure all jobs are covered, including day, night, weekend, vacation, and holidays.
Be able to respond to signal related trouble calls as needed, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Create and implement processes including the monitoring and follow up on those processes with the goal of making the system function at a higher quality level.
Knowledge in railroad signal/communication practices.
Knowledgeable in FRA rules and regulations, especially signal systems part 234, part 236, 214-Safety, 219 D&A, and part 228- Hours of service.
Knowledge of CPUC General Orders.
Ability to address any safety-related issue to verify a safe work environment.
Assist with creation of detailed technical records of proposed and completed work.
Ability to read, understand and direct work based on signal plans.
Assisting in developing, training and mentoring signal employees.
Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog's Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
Other duties as assigned.