Manager of Rail Systems Maintenance; Signals and Communications

Job Overview

Hampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. We offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating and rewarding environment.

Salary Range: $87,939 - $114,321

• Works to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Monitor progress towards established goals and reports results to the Director of Maintenance – Facilities and Rail.
• Takes corrective action to achieve goals.
• Ensure equipment is operational, serviced, and ready to meet daily service requirements.
• Implements quality control measures.
• Develops and monitors systems for compliance to maintenance procedures and safety rules.
• Monitors maintenance of HRT assets maintained by external contractors.
• Ensures that quality and safety are integrated into all aspects of subordinate responsibilities.
• Communicates effectively with the Director about the results of LRT systems and/or LRV maintenance activities, and other relative information and to other Hampton Roads Transit personnel as necessary.
• Assists in Ferry boat maintenance at the discretion of the Director.
• Takes on the overall responsibility for the maintenance and repair of essential HRT equipment, including but not limited to the following:
  Rail Data Communications, Rail Power, and Train Control Systems.
• Evaluates and selects external consultants, contractors, and vendors based on project needs using various project procurement methodologies for company wide technical service projects.
• Works with the Director to develop and manage the department budget.
• Provides input in the development of annual budget plans for programs, maintenance, capital project, equipment, and goals.
• Adjusts expenditure priorities as necessary.
• Assists in the coordination of project activities with other internal departments to ensure their needs and expectations are met with regards to project designs, maintenance, and construction requirements.
• Ensures that each department manager and/or supervisor has activity plans, SOPs, budgets, and test plans as required by HRT and/or local, state, or federal agencies.
• Verifies that all stakeholders are satisfied with safety certification requirements.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment, ensuring compliance with safety, security, cleanliness, environmental, and HAZMAT regulations.
• Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
• Proven ability to effectively work with others in an operating and unionized environment.
• Knowledge of Operating, Maintenance and Safety Rules and Regulations pertaining to Rail and Systems maintenance.

• Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work.
• Basic problem‑solving skills associated with software applications used.
• Microsoft Office.
• HRT’s Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software for maintenance.
• HRT’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for finance.

Safety Responsibility: Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Ensure all employees and contractors are properly trained and understand all rules, safety policies, and procedures to perform their work functions safely. Promote safety awareness by attending safety committee meetings and adhering to all safety procedures and policies.

Actively conduct workplace hazard analyses for all employees to maintain a safe work environment. Encourage employee safety reporting program and communication of hazards to the Safety Department. Responsible for the timely mitigation of all unacceptable and undesirable safety risks. Accountable for safety performance within their functional area and achieving the agency’s safety goals.

• Training and/or
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Business/Management. Technical…