Assistant Deputy Director, Signal Maintenance- GCT

Assistant Deputy Director, Signal Maintenance- GCT

Job Title:

Assistant Deputy Director , Signal Maintenance- GCT

Department:
Maintenance of Way

MTA Agency:
Metro-North Railroad

Primary Location(s):
New York , NY

Salary Range: $ 107,570 - $ 14 8,595

Regulated/Safety Sensitive:
Safety Sensitive / Non- DOT Regulated

Union Affiliation:
Non-Agreement

Shift (if applicable):
Not Applicable

Title 55-a (yes or no):
No t Applicable

Other:
Not Telework eligible

Directly responsible for planning, managing and directing the resources (labor, material and equipment) in association with the maintenance, testing and inspection of the wayside signal systems along the Hudson Mainline to CP8, Harlem Main Line to CP124/CP212, GCT and Highbridge Yard. Ensures that all work is compliant with the requirements of CFR Part 234, 235 and 236;
Metro-North C&S 1, 2, and 3;
Metro-North C&S 1, 2, and 3, and Metro-North Priority 1 Program and all relevant safety practices.

• Provide leadership and technical direction to the Hudson, Harlem, and GCT Signal Maintenance Work groups in the execution of safe and efficient maintenance, testing and inspection practices associated with interlockings, intermediate territory, grade crossings, yards and all other wayside apparatus including PTC and systems utilized by the Metro-North wayside signal system.
• Coordinate the functions of the wayside signal workgroup with the requirements and needs of the Operation, Track and Structures, Power, Mechanical, Communications, Signal Construction, 3rd Party Contractors, Safety Departments and others as necessary to ensure the safe operation of the signal system is maintained and protected.
• Direct and manage the daily functions of the wayside workgroup and ensure that all activities are being performed efficiently and within labor and material budget parameters.
• Analyze and monitor the overall wayside signal system performances to ensure that all functions and performance being provided meet the required operational needs and safety parameters.
• Evaluate alternative solutions, system upgrades and revisions from the technical and economic perspective and propose solutions that are efficient and meet the mission parameters for the systems communication services.
• Develop staff and support the workgroup in expanding system knowledge, increasing safety, reducing operational costs and supporting new requirements for the communications systems.
• Provide a lead in supporting Metro-North Safety Program through the execution of required activities and policies associated with personnel working along or on the railroad right-of-way and other locations.
• Select, develop, and motivate staff and provide career development for team members. Provide effective coaching and counseling. Manage team and individual performance. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables staff to develop and contribute to their full potential.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or comparable applications.
• Develop and manage service and equipment database inventory.
• Strong analytical skills in order to analyze new and existing products, equipment and/or procedures.
• Must be able to recommend improvements or replacements to better support the wayside signal systems.
• Must be able to work in a high-profile/high-pressure environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with internal departments and outside agencies.
• Must be able to implement and participate in a safety program, preferably Metro-North Railroad’s Priority One Safety Program.
• Broad background in technology used in signal systems.
• Strong knowledge of requirements of all applicable FRA testing of wayside signal systems.
• Strong knowledge of federal Hours of Service regulations.
• Strong knowledge of federal Drug and Alcohol testing.
• Knowledge of electric Snow Melter operation and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of AC DC traction return system and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of vital and non-vital electronic processors utilized on railroad wayside systems.
• 24-hours 7 days…