Assistant Deputy Director- Signal Maintenance, NHL

Overview

Job Title:

Assistant Deputy Director
- Signal Maintenance, NHL

Organization:
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro-North Railroad)

Primary

Location:

Springdale, CT

Salary Range: $107,570-$148,595

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

Union Affiliation:
Non-agreement

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Note:

This posting is for the Assistant Deputy Director
- Signal Maintenance, NHL role and responsibilities as described below.

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 New Haven Mainline, New Canaan Branch, Danbury Branch, Waterbury Branch, Danbury Secondary, New Haven Yard and Stamford Yard. Ensure that all work complies with CFR Part 234, 235 and 236;
Metro-North C&S 1, 2, and 3;
Metro-North Priority 1 Program and all relevant safety practices.

• Provide leadership and technical direction to the New Haven Line Signal Maintenance Workgroup in the execution of safe and efficient maintenance, testing, and inspection practices for interlockings, intermediate territory, grade crossings, yards, and all other wayside apparatus and systems used by the Metro-North wayside signal system.
• Coordinate the functions of the wayside signal workgroup with the requirements of Operations, Track and Structures, Power, Mechanical, Communications, Signal Construction, 3rd Party Contractors, Safety Departments, and others to ensure safe operation and protection of the signal system.
• Direct and manage daily functions of the wayside workgroup, ensuring activities are performed efficiently within labor and material budget parameters.
• Analyze and monitor overall wayside signal system performance to meet operational needs and safety parameters.
• Evaluate alternative solutions, system upgrades, and revisions from technical and economic perspectives and propose efficient solutions that meet mission parameters for communications services.
• Develop staff and support the workgroup in expanding system knowledge, increasing safety, reducing operational costs, and supporting new requirements for communications systems.
• Support Metro-North Safety Program through required activities and policies for personnel working along or on railroad right-of-way and other locations.
• Select, develop, and motivate staff; provide career development, coaching, and counseling. Manage team and individual performance; create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables staff to reach their 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 to analyze new and existing products, equipment, and procedures.
• Ability to recommend improvements or replacements to better support the wayside signal systems.
• Ability to work in a high-profile/high-pressure environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with internal departments and outside agencies.
• Ability to implement and participate in Metro-North Railroad’s Priority One Safety Program.
• Broad background in technology used in signal systems.
• Strong knowledge of FRA testing requirements for wayside signal systems.
• Strong knowledge of federal Hours of Service regulations and Drug and Alcohol testing.
• Knowledge of electric snow melter operation and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC traction return system and maintenance.
• Knowledge of vital and non-vital electronic processors used on railroad wayside systems.
• 24-hours 7 days availability required.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related curriculum. Demonstrated equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree (four additional years of related experience).
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience, including:
• Experience in management of signal systems work groups (labor, material, and equipment) AND
• Experience in wayside signal systems testing compliant…