Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 2 hours ago
Technical Supervisor
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expMetropolitan Transportation Authority is responsible for providing technical assistance to various maintenance facilities to ensure the safety, reliability, and availability of the Metro-North Railroad rolling stock fleet. The Technical Supervisor will provide troubleshooting and analytical support, supervise technicians, and ensure compliance with federal regulations and standards.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Provide troubleshooting & analytical skills for all types of self-propelled EMU and coach equipment
Ensure that all equipment released for service meets all Federal regulations and standards set by Metro-North
Supervise test train activities to qualify and evaluate equipment performance
Protect service of revenue equipment to ensure reliability and performance standards
Maintain documentation of repairs made to and defects found on equipment
Instruct shop and field personnel in the troubleshooting and repair of equipment
Supervise non-agreement personnel and assist with administrative activities
Provide research and administrative support for the development and implementation of PPM activities
Select, develop, and motivate staff and provide career development for team members
Provide effective coaching and counseling
Manager team and individual performance
Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables staff to develop and contribute to their full potential
Qualification
Required
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills required
Excellent organizational and project management/planning skills required
Excellent mechanical skills/abilities required
Must have sufficient technical competence to diagnose electrical/electronic devices to the component level
Working knowledge of micro-processor-based systems and applicable diagnostic software/applications
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs required
Working knowledge of equipment maintenance operations, inspection forms, and inspection procedures required
Working Knowledge of test and diagnostic equipment required
Ability to work various shifts and locations as assigned to support a 24-hour day/, 7 days a week operation. Will be on call and respond to emergencies as required
Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Demonstrated equivalent experience, education and/or technical credentials to include two (2) additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Minimum of 3 years' experience in repairing/diagnosing electric EMU and/or Coach equipment
Minimum of 2 years' experience working on air brakes and related systems
Two (2) years of supervisory experience OR Completion of the Metro-North Railroad Engineer-in-Training Program and two (2) years of supervisory competencies
Benefits
CommuterAssistance – based on operating MTA agency (complimentary transportation pass within the MTA’s jurisdiction and tax-advantaged accounts)
Low Premium – High Quality Health Insurance Plans (lifetime coverage for eligible retirees and their dependents)
PensionPlans andRetirementSavingsAccounts for eligible employees
Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays provided.
Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees
Employee Assistance Programs
MTA Exclusive Employee Discount Programs
Work Life Services team
Employee Resource Groups
Managerial Benefits
Company
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Janno Lieber
Chair & CEO
Sam Tabikh, P.E.
Facilities Engineer and Projects CEO
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