Assistant Deputy Director-positive Train Control

3 weeks ago


New York, United States Metropolitan Transportation Authority Full time

**Description**

POSTING NO.

7189

JOB TITLE:
Assistant Deputy Director - Positive Train Control (PTC) Office Hardware

DEPT/DIV:
Maintenance of Way (M of W)

WORK LOCATION:
420 Lexington Ave (GCT)

FULL/PART-TIME

FULL

SALARY RANGE:
$103,682.00 - $136,083.15

DEADLINE:
May 10, 2024

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:
The Assistant Deputy Director - Positive Train Control (PTC) Office will be responsible for all aspects of the design, development, and operation of the PTC Office subsystem. The Office subsystem includes the Primary Control Center (PCC), Backup Control Center (BCC), and Remote Office Workstation locations. The PTC Office is a critical component of the system designed to ensure compliance with the 2008 Rail Safety Act. This position will provide the interface between the PTC System Integrator (SI) and Metro-North during system development. It will also provide the interface between consultants/contractors and Metro-North during the design and construction of PTC Office facilities. Upon completion of the PTC project, this position will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and continued engineering development of the PTC Office.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide leadership, engineering, design, evaluation, and support for the PTC Office. Work with the System Integrator to review and approve all development of the Office components, ensuring that contract requirements are met. Gain a full understanding of the functions of the Software and Data Maintenance Facility (SDMF) used to develop, test, document, configure, maintain, and modify the system.
- Manage the design and construction phases of the Primary Control Center (PCC), Backup Control Center (BCC), Remote Office Workstations, and the PTC Lab by providing cost and schedule estimates, preparing project plans, and coordinating the project design team. Review and approve design submittals, drawings, site plans, and design changes. Coordinate with SI for the installation and commissioning of the Office equipment.
- Coordinate activities between the various groups (Control Systems, Operations Services, GCT Building Management, Communications, Networking, and Training) to facilitate the design, construction, testing, and commissioning of the new facilities and systems.
- Draft, review, and approve technical specifications, material specifications, and procurements.
- Evaluate, update, schedule, and track progress and cost status. Report on project status and initiate corrective action to achieve project objectives.
- Provide a lead in supporting the Metro-North Safety Program through the execution of required activities and policies associated with personnel working along or on the railroad right-of-way and other locations.

Required Qualifications:
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of cab signals and advanced train and traffic control technology and system configurations.
- Strong knowledge and experience in the integration of digital networks.
- Knowledge of railroad Signal Systems at both the field and office levels.
- Knowledge of SONET communications design and Ethernet and TCP/IP network design and deployment.
- Knowledge of telecommunication copper and fiber plants.
- Understanding of hardware and software development and the lifecycle process.
- Understanding of Configuration Management.
- Understanding of Network Management.
- Experience with the functions of railroad Control Center Operations.
- Knowledge of requirements for the construction of Computer Control room environments.
- Ability to implement and manage service and equipment database inventory.
- Strong analytical skills to analyze new and existing products, equipment and/or procedures.
- Must be able to recommend improvements or replacements to better support the office systems.
- Must be able to work in a high-profile/high-pressure environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with internal departments and outside agencies.
- Must be able to implement and participate in Metro-North Railroad’s Priority One Safety Program 24-hours 7 days availability required.
- Valid driver’s license.

Required Education and Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering. Demonstrated equivalent experience, education and/or technical credentials may be considered in place



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