Superintendent of Power & Mechanical Maintenance

Pay Rate
Non-Rep Pay Band N11
Annual Salary: $ (minimum) - $ (maximum)

Note:

The starting negotiable starting annual salary for this position will be $ - $ to commensurate with education and experience.

Reports To
Assistant Chief Maintenance Officer

Days Off
Variable

Who May Apply
All current BART employees and Future BART employees

Current Assignment
This position will be required to work the graveyard shift: 2200 - 0700.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is currently seeking an experienced leader for the Superintendent of Power and Mechanical Maintenance position. This role presents an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to oversee BART's comprehensive power and mechanical maintenance programs.

This Superintendent will lead and coordinate the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and restoration of traction power, electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems supporting BART's rail operations. They will also direct emergency maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of traction power substations, switch gear, power distribution equipment, and associated infrastructure.

The incumbent will provide overnight operational oversight for maintenance activities within active rail environments, responding to equipment failures, service interruptions, and emergency incidents to expedite the safe return of critical systems to service. Responsibilities include collaborating with Operations, Engineering, contractors, vendors, and other maintenance groups to plan and execute scheduled maintenance, equipment upgrades, testing, inspections, and commissioning activities; while ensuring full compliance with District policies, regulatory requirements, and industry safety standards.

Additionally, the incumbent will monitor equipment performance, evaluate asset reliability, analyze maintenance effectiveness, identify root causes of system failures, and implement corrective actions to enhance operational efficiency and system reliability. They will support capital improvement projects by reviewing technical specifications, coordinating contractor activities, and verifying quality workmanship. The Superintendent will also foster a strong safety culture through regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement while providing leadership and technical guidance to multidisciplinary maintenance teams during graveyard operations.

Work outside of regularly scheduled hours is expected and will include managerial oversight of field activities, conducting inspections and investigations, and expediting return to service for critical equipment.

The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following areas, which will be reinforced in the related work experience and will be articulated during the selection process:

• Experience developing maintenance standards, technical specifications, and equipment upgrade strategies in collaboration with engineering staff.
• Experience establishing and maintaining comprehensive safety programs that promote regulatory compliance and best maintenance practices.
• Experience managing division budgets, forecasting resource needs, and ensuring responsible stewardship of personnel, equipment, and financial resources.
• Knowledge of heavy industrial electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing capital improvements, overseeing contractor performance, and supporting organizational change while prioritizing safety, reliability, and customer service.
• Experience preparing executive reports, presenting recommendations, and supporting strategic initiatives that strengthen the District's infrastructure and long-term asset…