Executive Director Communication and Signal

2 weeks ago

New York, United States Metropolitan Transportation Authority Full time

**Description**

POSTING NO.

7101

JOB TITLE:
Executive Director Communication and Signal & Positive Train Control

DEPT/DIV:
Operations/Maintenance of Way

WORK LOCATION:
420 Lexington Avenue

FULL/PART-TIME

FULL

SALARY RANGE:
Executive

DEADLINE:
Until Filled

Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting before the Application Deadline.

Opening:
MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal. We provide service to over 86.5 million customers, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut. A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter railroads in the nation. MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities to its employees.

Position Objective:
This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating Metro-North Communications and Signal systems, Operations Technology (CTC/SCADA) systems, and Positive Train Control (PTC) labor, material, equipment, third-party contracts, and design resources to effect safe, economical operations, maintenance, upgrades, installation, testing and construction of communications and signal, CTC/SCADA and PTC infrastructure at all wayside right-of-way locations, interlockings, grade crossings, yards, shops, onboard, mobile and portable radios, base stations, CCTV & security systems, back office CTC/SCADA and PTC control centers. This position is directly responsible for planning, directing, budgeting, managing, and coordinating the functions with Metro-North, MTA organizations, and workgroups. PTC program includes but is not limited to design, oversight, and coordination to ensure compatibility with Metro-North Railroads (MNR) existing fleet, wayside, and operating parameters. The position will have responsibility for the new design, manufacture, testing, maintainability (manuals, maintenance allocation charts, bills of material, etc.), and acceptance. In addition, this position is responsible for overseeing the coordination of Positive Train Control (PTC) as promulgated by the RSIA of 2008 and all stakeholders, both internal and external including Executive Management, MTA, FRA, and CDOT. PTC requirements are outlined in the Federal Register identifying the prescriptive elements including system implementation, development, and safety certification requirements. In addition, this position is responsible for executing various activities to support MTAs cybersecurity program and ensure compliance with the Federal Railroad Association (FRA), TSA (Transportation Security Administration), and New York State regulatory requirements.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide leadership, strategy, planning, and direction to the Communications and Signal (Signal Maintenance, Capital, Communications and Systems), Operations Technology (CTC/SCADA), and PTC Workgroups in the execution of the design, maintenance, upgrades, installation, and testing of systems utilized for operational and corporate functions. Ensure all applicable federal requirements of the communications and signal systems are met.
- Ensure all Communication and Signal, Operations Technology and PTC Department workgroups meet budget and schedule requirements in the execution of the work related to the systems installed and maintained.
- Provide technical and operations analysis of C&S systems and provide senior management with required reports and documentation.
- Oversee specification development, design, and procurement activities for the Positive Train Control and other Major Signal Projects. This includes oversight of the manufacturers on behalf of MNR to ensure that systems are built in compliance with the technical specifications.
- Represent MNR interests with; Long Island Railroad, CDOT, General Contractors, system suppliers, integrators regulatory agencies, and MTA.
- Coordinate both the Design and Construction phases of the Project by providing cost and schedule estimates, preparing project plans, and coordinating the project team.
- Report on the status of projects and initiate corrective action to achieve project objectives.
- Evaluate, and facilitate updates to schedule and budget along with tracking progress and cost status.
- Provide leadership, engineering, design, and support of all wayside and on-board PTC systems and interfaces.
- Review and approve design submittals, drawings, site plans, and design changes.
- Coordinate activities between the various groups (Communications and Signal, Control Systems, Operation Services, Maintenance of Equipment (MofE), and Centralized Train Control and facilitate design, construction, testing, and commissioning of the new systems.
- Direct all activities related to ensuring that all maintenance and reliability requirements are consistent with technical requirements and ensuring that all required support documentation is delivered i

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