Senior Director of Power Systems Maintenance (PSM

Job Title

This position will provide oversight to 200+ employees, consultants, and contractors responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, modification, design, installation, and all other activities associated with the Authority's power systems.

The duties and responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the ongoing enhancement of the customer experience through the oversight and direction of all activities associated with the repair, maintenance, and modification of all power infrastructure.
• Provide the Chief of E&M Infrastructure with ongoing leadership, direction, and information relating to the current state of PSM and capital improvement projects.
• Provide support to the three other functional areas of Engineering & Maintenance (E&M);
  Signals & Communications Maintenance (SCM), Maintenance of Way (MOW), and Stations, Facilities, and Structures (SFS). As a key leader, be prepared to lead E&M in the absence of E&M department leadership.
• Supervise in a heavily unionized environment and through a Director, Deputy Director, Superintendents, Supervisors and Forepersons, and other maintenance, engineering and administrative staff responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, modification, design, installation and all other activities associated with the Authority's power systems, including various high and low voltage power systems, power generation systems, Alternating Current (AC)/Direct Current (DC) transmission and distribution systems, traction substations, unit substations and a 115kV yard.
• Lead and monitor resource allocation decision making, including operation and capital budget requests and implementation, alignment with strategic goals, and resource priorities, and establish a strategy for defining key performance indicators (KPIs) for the department with clear definitions, milestones, and metrics.
• E&M strives to shift from primarily reactive-based maintenance to predominantly preventative and ultimately predictive maintenance. Through process development, data analytics, and strategic planning, the director will provide the structure and support needed to drive the modernization of maintenance through data analytics, as it applies to Preventive Maintenance and Inspections (PMIs), and to ensure system safety.
• Establish and monitor preventative maintenance schedules to be implemented by field staff.
• Develop and maintain procedures, manuals, specifications, etc. for all required testing, preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, etc. associated with power infrastructure.
• Develop and implement production schedules for renewal, replacement, upgrades, and programmatic maintenance of power assets.
• Review all specifications and RFPs associated with the selection of consultants and/or vendors for services and materials related to power systems maintenance, repairs, and modifications. Review all submittals from contractors and/or vendors and participate in the selection process.
• Ensure all inventory, equipment, facilities, and materials under their control are protected, maintained, and stored in a safe operating condition.
• Participate in the development and management of the department's annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring sound fiscal oversight of all resources.
• Work with the Office of Administration to review and assess current and future staffing needs. Participate in all phases of employee recruitment and the selection of employees for the department.
• Ensure all crews have received the proper training to perform maintenance tasks, operate equipment and vehicles, and comply with authority policies and procedures.
• Monitor and oversee any investigations into system failures and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure the department's compliance with Authority policies and procedures, including compliance with all applicable safety standards, discipline processes, and mandated trainings.
• Establish and maintain sound union/management relations while upholding the rights and interests of management and adhering to collective bargaining agreements.
• Respond to each inquiry, whether from a customer, vendor, or co­worker in a courteous and…