Deputy Director of Heavy Rail Maintenance

The Deputy Director of Heavy Rail Maintenance will assist the Director of Rail Maintenance in overseeing all engineering, maintenance and repair activities required by the Authority's active heavy rail fleet.

• Assist in developing and implementing a maintenance philosophy that enhances the Authority's commitment to a state of good repair for all heavy rail vehicles.
• Work with the Director of Rail Maintenance to develop and implement corrective actions that will improve fleet reliability.
• Work with the Director of Rail Maintenance to develop maintenance plans, maintenance procedures, and needs requests for the entire heavy rail vehicle fleet.
• Oversee all aspects of the Heavy Rail carhouses and establish maintenance objectives based on the performance of personnel, vehicles, and facilities, taking corrective action to improve the operation as necessary.
• Work with Director of Rail Maintenance to develop and implement preventive maintenance programs and procedures for Heavy Rail vehicles in order to improve service through failure reductions and enforcement of the facility security plan.
• Work in the rotation of weekend/holiday on-call duty lists.
• Assist in the preparation, administration, monitoring and/or auditing of the annual Heavy Rail Maintenance Division budget.
• Assume the duties of the Director of Rail Maintenance during periods of absence.
• Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures relative to safety, environmental and engineering.
• Prepare and edit reports and responses for external regulatory agencies.
• Drive a company or personal vehicle to visit work sites and/or assist at emergencies and special events as needed.
• Respond either directly or through subordinates to emergencies twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
• Respond to each inquiry, whether from a customer, vendor, or co-worker in a courteous and professional manner.
• Uphold the rights and interests of the Authority while building and maintaining an effective relationship with employees.
• Assist in the management of a workforce by ensuring the fair and consistent application and strict adherence to the rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the Authority including the EEO, Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment and Anti-Retaliation policies.
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• Five (5) years of experience in transportation equipment repair and maintenance.
• Two (2) years leadership people management or large projects.
• Effective organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to use Word, Excel, database, or People Soft applications.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with a courteous and professional experience.
• Ability to work any and all shifts and/or locations as assigned or directed.
• Ability to work twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
• Ability to supervise and work effectively with a diverse workforce.
• Valid driver's license in accordance with MBTA policy.

• A High School Diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor's degree requirement.
• An associate degree from an accredited institution with an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor's degree requirement.
• A master's degree in a related subject substitute for two (2) years of general experience.
• A nationally recognized certification or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one year of experience.

• Experience in the repair, maintenance and/or engineering of rail vehicles.
• Experience as a transportation equipment repair/maintenance Superintendent or equivalent position.
• Additional related experience in a supervisory capacity.