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Metra Commuter Rail · 2 days ago

Sr Director, Mech Operations

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Metra Commuter Rail is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving communities in Northeastern Illinois. The Senior Director of Mechanical Operations will plan, oversee, and lead mechanical operations and regulatory compliance across multiple districts, ensuring safe and reliable service while maintaining the fleet to regulatory standards.

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Responsibilities

Oversee mechanical operations and regulatory compliance of Metra's Milwaukee, Rock Island, and Metra Electric Districts and the purchase-of-service districts of Burlington Northern/Santa Fe, and Union Pacific

Providing leadership to director-level staff managing mechanical operations

Establishing work priorities and assigning projects

Monitoring on-time performance, resolving problems, and identifying opportunities for improvement

Ensuring that all shops, yards, and equipment are following current regulations and standards

Direct the administration of corporate policy and departmental initiatives

Set district level goals for safety, on-time performance, state-of-good repair, and rolling stock utilization, including identifying key performance indicators to determine goal attainment

Overseeing the development, implementation, and enforcement of maintenance standards and procedures

Ensuring quality standards are met through proper cleaning and maintenance of cars, high-liners, and locomotives

Oversee and participate in the development of the division's budget for equipment, manpower, and supplies

Manage budget administration functions including approving or denying overtime requests, authorizing expenditures, and prioritizing budgetary adjustments

Direct analytical studies of car and locomotive maintenance practices and equipment reliability

Review reports of findings, alternatives, and recommendations

Oversee the development of programs and practices to ensure rolling stock is reliable, sufficient, and cost efficient

Participate in contract negotiations and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements including matters of discipline

Approve time off, coordinate staff schedules, fill vacancies as necessary, and ensure compliance with departmental and company policies and objectives

Decide/implement staffing decisions, performance evaluations, and performance improvement, disciplinary, and/or termination procedures

Make recommendations regarding hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary and/or termination procedures

Responsible for the safety objectives, goals, and program of the organization ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations

Works under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow

Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Qualification

Mechanical Operations ManagementRegulatory ComplianceBudget AdministrationPerformance ImprovementSafety ManagementAnalytical SkillsContract NegotiationLeadership

Required

8 years or more of required experience

Experience in mechanical operations and regulatory compliance

Leadership experience managing director-level staff

Ability to establish work priorities and assign projects

Experience monitoring on-time performance and resolving problems

Knowledge of current regulations and standards for mechanical operations

Experience in budget administration functions including approving or denying overtime requests

Ability to direct analytical studies of car and locomotive maintenance practices

Experience in contract negotiations and compliance with collective bargaining agreements

Ability to make staffing decisions and performance evaluations

Knowledge of safety rules and regulations applicable to the organization

Company

Metra Commuter Rail

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Metra is more than just a rail system. We are a team of professionals who help connect our community members to the people and places that matter most.

Founded in 1984

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees