Head of Rail Operations

4 weeks ago


Austin, Texas, United States CapMetro Full time

Job Summary:

The Head of Rail Programme is responsible for overseeing the management of rail vehicle engineering, procurement, and maintenance contracts. This position works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serves as the Program Manager for rail vehicle engineering, procurement, and maintenance contracts for rail vehicle systems and subsystems.
  • Provides internal and external project management and subject matter expert support.
  • Manages and oversees the development and implementation of a comprehensive program for the commissioning of new rail vehicles and rehabilitation of existing rail vehicles.
  • Ensures that rail vehicle systems and subsystems are designed, manufactured, installed, modified, and tested in accordance with all applicable regulations.
  • Monitors contractor compliance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal regulations.
  • Serves as a resource and liaison, and attends internal/external meetings, including regulatory agencies at the municipal, state, and federal levels.
  • Manages the rail vehicle preventive maintenance programs: evaluates and improves effectiveness; develops policy; manages contracts; conducts cost analysis; prepares reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and project designs.
  • Supports Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by following safety and security policies, considering safety in every action, and reporting safety and security concerns.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Transportation, or a related field.
  • Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible management experience in rail vehicle or locomotive maintenance.
  • Five (5) years directing staff in passenger rail vehicle maintenance operations functions.
  • Five (5) years in project management of rail transit or railroad vehicle maintenance transportation is preferred.

Working Conditions:

The work is performed in an office and outside environment with exposure to inclement weather and adverse weather conditions. This position works with multiple project timelines and is responsible for managing employees performing work of a complex nature.

Physical Demands:

The incumbent must have the ability to stand, walk, and travel 90% throughout the workday. This position will need to have the ability to work varying shifts, days, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts, to meet the department's needs.



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