Keolis Commuter Services
Manager Service Design Special Projects
Keolis Commuter Services, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Role Title: Manager of Service Design - Special Projects
Manager: Sr Manager- Schedules, Service Design, and Strategy
Manager-once-Removed: Chief of Performance, Planning, and Operational Transformation
Role purpose: Assist the Sr Manager of Schedules, Service Design, & Strategy in the development of resilient train schedules and operating plans for long term diversions and future service proposals.
Minimum Knowledge and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution, -OR-
Five (5) years of experience in the railroad, transportation, civil engineering or related fields, -OR-
Two (2) years working as a Train Dispatcher, Terminal Operations Manager, or in a role directly interfacing with HASTUS and/or Rail Traffic Controller software
Experience with railway operations, signals, and/or dispatching preferred
Skills:
Knowledge of or ability to learn and retain specific technical terminology, physical characteristics, and operating practices for a complex and expansive rail network
Ability to work on multiple assignments at the same time, ensuring proper prioritization, adherence to deadlines, and extreme accuracy in work
Ability to present complex operational problems and trade-offs to different levels of management
Relentless drive to solve problems and provide optimal service for our customers
Key Accountabilities:
Demonstrates understanding and adheres to the KCS principles of Employee Engagement, Operational Excellence, Safety & Security, and Economic Performance
Schedule Development:
Assists the Sr Manager of Schedules, Service Design & Strategy in the development of train schedules for schedule changes, special events, and future service concepts
Determines required operational changes to support long-term outages and service expansions
Maintains list of times and blocks where track and infrastructure maintenance can occur throughout the network and liaises with Engineering Department to ensure proper utilization of windows
Translate schedules and operating plans into a format that is easily understandable by dispatchers and other Transportation personnel
Assists in development of master track assignment plan, including all planned routings and platform assignments for line blocks and terminal areas throughout the network
Conducts field visits to analyze service plans and makes suggestions for improvements
Reviews schedule proposals to ensure resiliency, identifying potential performance risks in operating plans and proposing solutions to mitigate
Ridership, Crewing, and Equipment Analysis:
Assists the Senior Manager of Schedules, Service Design & Strategy in the development of base equipment and crew plans for schedule changes, special events, and future service concepts
Observes ridership trends and identifies areas where increased size capacity may be needed
Participate in good faith negotiations with Train and Engine Service Crew Unions to finalize crew assignments
Updates and inputs schedules, equipment cycles, and crew runs into HASTUS software
Collaborate with Mechanical Department to establish equipment maintenance windows and assist with long-term fleet allocation planning
Performance Enhancement:
Analyze delay and overcrowding data to right size journey times, consistent length, and crew size as needed
Develop network knowledge to diagnose operational challenges and provide solutions
Assist with development of run and dwell times included in train schedules
Working Conditions (including Physical Demands):
Environment: Primarily office with frequent field visits
Exposures: When in field there will be potential for loud noise, weather, or rough terrain
Essential Physical Requirements: Typing, ladder climbing
Physical Effort/Lifting Requirement v. Sedentary position: Minimal
Travel Requirements: Minimal, with the potential for visits to other Keolis properties as needed
Additional Statements:
Drug and alcohol screening:
Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination. Safety commitment:
Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world. Environmental commitment:
Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations on our people and the communities in which we operate. EEO statement:
Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Equal Opportunity Employer
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Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination. Safety commitment:
Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world. Environmental commitment:
Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations on our people and the communities in which we operate. EEO statement:
Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Equal Opportunity Employer
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