Superintendent, Oversight Maintenance of Equipment

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Superintendent, Contract Oversight Maintenance of Equipment

Reporting to the NJ Transit Director Light Rail Operations and Business Administrator, the role manages and monitors Design, Build, Operate and Maintain (DBOM) activities of the Contractor, ensuring NJ Transit’s interests are protected and that the Contractor meets or exceeds service quality management requirements to provide the customer with clean, safe, and reliable transportation.

• Review and analyze the operating policies and procedures of the contractor based upon accepted “best practices” of the industry.
• Review daily reports to ensure incidents, unusual occurrences, or accidents are recorded accurately.
• Ensure that the Contractor follows “best practices” and contractual requirements in relationships with Local, County, State and Federal Governmental entities; liaise with NJ Transit Governmental Affairs, Corporate Communications, NJTPD, and other NJ Transit departments and divisions as required.
• Coordinate with the Contractor on plan reviews to ensure compliance with NJ Transit Engineering Standards, proper issuance of permits, establishment of Temporary Access Permits, and third-party compliance.
• Supervise O&M compliance in the areas of Maintenance of Equipment – LRT Rolling Stock:
  Daily Inspections, Scheduled Inspections, Preventative Maintenance, and Overhaul activity.
• Work with the Contractor in conceptual planning and design for system‑wide enhancements and improvements in maintenance to ensure no adverse service impacts to the public.
• Monitor the Capital Asset Replacement Program and provide input to Capital Budget Preparation and Variance analysis.
• Backfill the duties and responsibilities of the NJ TRANSIT Director Light Rail Operations and Business Administrator as needed or directed. May also be deployed to perform same functions at River Line and/or Newark Light Rail as directed or needed.

• Vendors and related activities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Transportation, Industrial Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of closely related experience in LIGHT RAIL VEHICLE MAINTENANCE.
• Progressive experience in managing/supervising all facets of RAILWAY MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT (MOE) programs/systems.
• Experience in contract management.
• One year of closely related experience can be substituted for one year of education required.

• Excellent verbal and written skills with experience in the oversight of and/or the conduct of a performance/operating contract is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal governing policies and regulations as related to equipment maintenance in a Light Rail environment is strongly desired.

• Office and Field Environment

• Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, walking on ballast in a storage yard or along the Right of Way, stepping over rails; working in a shop environment.

• Year‑round outside work.

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
• Retirement Plans
  • 401(a) – 6% employer contribution
  • 401(k) – up to 3% company match
  • 457(b) – Deferred Savings Plan

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.