Los Angeles Metro
SENIOR DIRECTOR, VEHICLE ENGINEERING & ACQUISITION (RAIL VEHICLE ACQUISITION)
Los Angeles Metro, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Directs the activities for Rail Vehicle Engineering group in support of the State of Good Repair of all rail lines, which includes equipment specification development, contracts management and support, equipment testing and qualification, component design review, mainline support of new line activation, and support of new/replacement vehicle acquisitions and other capital projects in order to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable rail operations for the agency. Responsibilities
Develops, implements, and directs policies, programs, and standards for rail vehicle engineering, component acquisition, and equipment overhaul Ensures rail fleet safety and reliability Leads teams of engineers in support of rail fleet maintenance Proactively troubleshoots complex technical problems Interfaces with other departments and vendors to resolve rail vehicle, equipment engineering, and other issues which impact rail operations Designs and develops component overhaul programs Develops technical component specifications Supports Rail Fleet Services, MOW (Maintenance of Way), Construction Engineering, Vehicle Acquisitions, and other Metro groups Manages various large, complex capital projects Establishes and monitors long-range goals, budgets, and strategies; directs resource allocations Analyzes federal, state, and local regulations and legislation to determine impact on rail transportation services Coordinates with rail construction staff on the planning, design, and startup of new rail systems; provides input on design and design criteria from an operations perspective Represents department at Metro meetings and inter-agency committees Prepares and presents rail service and policy issues and recommendations to executive management and the Board of Directors; directs the preparation of supporting research Introduces new technologies into running fleets Responsible for new vendor qualification testing and validation Manages assigned staff and teams Supports and promotes training opportunities and diversity among team Minimum Qualifications
May be required to perform other related job duties. Education
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline Experience
Five years of relevant management-level experience overseeing the procurement, overhaul, systems, maintenance operations, and rail vehicle and equipment engineering activities within a transit operations environment Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions Professional Engineer License preferred Preferred Qualifications
Experience collaborating on rail capital projects with external stakeholders Experience preparing and presenting board reports Experience soliciting and managing qualifying consulting staff & rail vehicle contractors Experience developing and monitoring scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for rail vehicle projects Experience managing rail vehicle contractors on new rail vehicle procurement or overhaul project Essential Knowledge
Theories, principles, and practices of electrical and mechanical engineering, maintenance, and component functions of rail vehicles, equipment, and systems Rail car design, construction, testing, and commissioning Propulsion, ATP/ATC (automatic train protection/automatic train control), friction brake, rail door, auxiliary power, and onboard car control systems design Truck and rotating machinery design, such as traction motors, gear boxes, couplers, etc. Rail operations and Right of Way (wayside) systems Technical specifications development Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing public transportation systems Manufacturing and production techniques, processes, and methods, including quality control of rail vehicles, equipment, and systems Theories, principles, and practices of project management, budgeting, contract administration, and planning Computer software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Modern management theory Skill in
Electrical and mechanical system control theory and principles Propulsion systems design, automatic train control, automatic train protection, and friction brake systems interfaces Analyzing complex data and situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes Troubleshooting complex electrical and control problems that involve the vehicles and wayside systems Communicating effectively orally and in writing Interacting professionally with various levels of staff (internal and external) up to the COO (Chief Operations Officer) level Exercising sound judgement and fiscal responsibility when making decisions under high impact situations Ability to
Meet precision, technical, and specification requirements Understand how decisions will impact all Operations departments, other agency departments (e.g., Vendor-Contract Management (VCM), OMB (Office of Management and Budget), etc.) and Metro stakeholders Prepare accurate and comprehensive reports and correspondence Determine strategies to achieve goals Establish and implement policies and procedures Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Manage and mentor technical teams, manage consultants, assign work, and manage capital projects Maintain confidentiality at all times Represent the agency at conferences and before the public Mediate and negotiate Work independently Travel to vendor sites Read, write, speak, and understand English Special Conditions
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out Working Conditions
Typical office situation Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen Extensive safety training and/or use of protective devices and personal protective gear Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions Communicating through speech in the English language required Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances Color recognition Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices. Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
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Directs the activities for Rail Vehicle Engineering group in support of the State of Good Repair of all rail lines, which includes equipment specification development, contracts management and support, equipment testing and qualification, component design review, mainline support of new line activation, and support of new/replacement vehicle acquisitions and other capital projects in order to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable rail operations for the agency. Responsibilities
Develops, implements, and directs policies, programs, and standards for rail vehicle engineering, component acquisition, and equipment overhaul Ensures rail fleet safety and reliability Leads teams of engineers in support of rail fleet maintenance Proactively troubleshoots complex technical problems Interfaces with other departments and vendors to resolve rail vehicle, equipment engineering, and other issues which impact rail operations Designs and develops component overhaul programs Develops technical component specifications Supports Rail Fleet Services, MOW (Maintenance of Way), Construction Engineering, Vehicle Acquisitions, and other Metro groups Manages various large, complex capital projects Establishes and monitors long-range goals, budgets, and strategies; directs resource allocations Analyzes federal, state, and local regulations and legislation to determine impact on rail transportation services Coordinates with rail construction staff on the planning, design, and startup of new rail systems; provides input on design and design criteria from an operations perspective Represents department at Metro meetings and inter-agency committees Prepares and presents rail service and policy issues and recommendations to executive management and the Board of Directors; directs the preparation of supporting research Introduces new technologies into running fleets Responsible for new vendor qualification testing and validation Manages assigned staff and teams Supports and promotes training opportunities and diversity among team Minimum Qualifications
May be required to perform other related job duties. Education
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline Experience
Five years of relevant management-level experience overseeing the procurement, overhaul, systems, maintenance operations, and rail vehicle and equipment engineering activities within a transit operations environment Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions Professional Engineer License preferred Preferred Qualifications
Experience collaborating on rail capital projects with external stakeholders Experience preparing and presenting board reports Experience soliciting and managing qualifying consulting staff & rail vehicle contractors Experience developing and monitoring scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for rail vehicle projects Experience managing rail vehicle contractors on new rail vehicle procurement or overhaul project Essential Knowledge
Theories, principles, and practices of electrical and mechanical engineering, maintenance, and component functions of rail vehicles, equipment, and systems Rail car design, construction, testing, and commissioning Propulsion, ATP/ATC (automatic train protection/automatic train control), friction brake, rail door, auxiliary power, and onboard car control systems design Truck and rotating machinery design, such as traction motors, gear boxes, couplers, etc. Rail operations and Right of Way (wayside) systems Technical specifications development Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing public transportation systems Manufacturing and production techniques, processes, and methods, including quality control of rail vehicles, equipment, and systems Theories, principles, and practices of project management, budgeting, contract administration, and planning Computer software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Modern management theory Skill in
Electrical and mechanical system control theory and principles Propulsion systems design, automatic train control, automatic train protection, and friction brake systems interfaces Analyzing complex data and situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes Troubleshooting complex electrical and control problems that involve the vehicles and wayside systems Communicating effectively orally and in writing Interacting professionally with various levels of staff (internal and external) up to the COO (Chief Operations Officer) level Exercising sound judgement and fiscal responsibility when making decisions under high impact situations Ability to
Meet precision, technical, and specification requirements Understand how decisions will impact all Operations departments, other agency departments (e.g., Vendor-Contract Management (VCM), OMB (Office of Management and Budget), etc.) and Metro stakeholders Prepare accurate and comprehensive reports and correspondence Determine strategies to achieve goals Establish and implement policies and procedures Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Manage and mentor technical teams, manage consultants, assign work, and manage capital projects Maintain confidentiality at all times Represent the agency at conferences and before the public Mediate and negotiate Work independently Travel to vendor sites Read, write, speak, and understand English Special Conditions
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out Working Conditions
Typical office situation Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen Extensive safety training and/or use of protective devices and personal protective gear Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions Communicating through speech in the English language required Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances Color recognition Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices. Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
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