Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 7 hours ago
Superintendent, Chief System Operator
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $149K/yr
6+ years expMetropolitan Transportation Authority is responsible for overseeing the public transportation system in New York. They are seeking a Superintendent, Chief System Operator to provide oversight at the Power Control Center, ensuring safe and reliable power operations for train service while managing emergencies and coordinating with various stakeholders.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for providing oversight at the Power Control Center (PCC) for the IND, BMT and IRT divisions
Supervise power operations to maintain a safe, reliable, and continuous supply of traction power for train service
Ensuring that power is removed and restored only within strictly defined areas for emergency power operations and general orders
Authorize the removal of power equipment (e.g. substation rectifiers or circuit breakers) from service for maintenance, repair, or contract work
Prepare for weather events and respond to unusual occurrences and emergency power operations throughout the system
Coordinate with SCADA personnel to address issues impacting the ability of the PCC to monitor or control substations, circuit breaker houses, or hydraulic equipment assets
Reviews, plans and integrates the activities of other departments and outside agencies which affect the operation of the power system
Provides the safe, coordinated operation of power equipment in conjunction with both internal and external stakeholders
Direct and control the response to all system emergencies and power interruptions to maintain safe operations during periods of fires, floods and other contingencies and minimize their effect on Subway service by effectively distributing personnel and material and disseminating necessary information to upper management and the Operations Control Center
Act on behalf of the General Superintendent, PCC as required
Qualification
Required
A High School Diploma/Equivalent and six (6) years of related experience, and three (3) years of experience in a managerial/supervisory capacity; OR
A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Knowledge of NYCT and Subways rules, regulations, policies, and procedures with respect to electrical power maintenance and repair
Strong project management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of rapid transit operations
The ability to make sound decisions under pressure
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
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Janno Lieber
Chair & CEO
Sam Tabikh, P.E.
Facilities Engineer and Projects CEO
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