Description

Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting before the Application Deadline.

Opening:

MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal. We provide service to over 86.5 million customers, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut. A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter railroads in the nation. MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities to its employees.

Position Objective:

This position is responsible for planning, budgeting, coordinating, and supervising first-line supervision in the performance of inspection and maintenance of way equipment, that belongs to the Track Department and Structures Department. Assist the Director Operating Capital Projects in supporting capital, special projects, and maintenance programs by procuring and maintaining work equipment to move projects forward and contribute to the effective operation of the supported departments.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and review allocation of material and equipment, develop and maintain practices to decrease equipment downtime to ensure operational efficiency and coordinate with client departments. Oversee all administration for the Maintenance of Way shops. Establish and run a Preventive and Predictive Maintenance program for all work equipment. Continuously strive to bring down maintenance costs and repair time. Track Mean Working-Time Between Failure (like Mean Distance Between Failure) for major types of equipment and develop ways to raise this figure for each type of equipment. Coordinate and support the equipment and maintenance needs of all Metro-North departments (as requested by those departments).
• Direct and review the work of personnel in the Work Equipment division to ensure efficiency of operations to meet user needs, while still minimizing negative impacts to personnel. Implement and oversee safety programs ensuring compliance with Metro-North Railroad and government safety regulations.
• Initiate requests for acquiring new Maintenance of Way equipment including preparing justification, specifications and procurement paperwork for machines and reviewing competitive bids to ensure that recommendations are for best quality and price under established standards.
• Ensure employee compliance with company and governmental regulations.
• Track and manage the Operating Capital Projects Department capital equipment procurement and operating maintenance budgets.
• Approve and maintain parts and fuel inventories.
• Work with outside concerns to procure (purchase, lease, borrow, etc) whatever work equipment is required by the supported departments.

Required Qualifications:

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledgeable of overall railroad operations.
• Must be knowledgeable of administration required in an equipment repair facility.
• Knowledge of Maintenance of Way machinery within the railroad industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of railroad procedures for maintenance of rights-of-way, track structures, etc
• Familiarity with labor agreements and their implementation.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to assemble and document a budget including labor and material costs.
• Strong motivator and self-starter with strong interpersonal people skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word and Excel) and/or comparable software applications.
• Valid Drivers license.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field of study. Demonstrated equivalent experience, education, and/or technical credentials may be considered in place of a degree.
• Minimum (5) five years of supervisory/management experience in a railroad operations environment.
• Minimum (3) years experience in a shop environment responsible for maintenance of machinery in an operations environment.

Other Information

This position is safety-sensitive and subject to toxicological testing.

According to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the Commission).

Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MNR drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.