Superintendent-Link Maintenance-Track

Description

• Performs a variety of administrative functions such as data collection, filing, and report preparation; creates and works with data bases and spread sheets used for a variety of analysis and reports; produces and drafts reports, plans, and presentations as necessary/assigned; and reviews all invoices and expenditures for accuracy and authorizations.
• Applying advanced principles and practices of maintenance operations.
• Procurement of goods and services.
• Provides support to the division/department and others on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of committees as assigned; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment; incorporates new developments as appropriate; ensures processes, policies, and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations.
• Administers and coordinates multiple budgets and projects concurrently while ensuring that costs are controlled by utilizing the competitive bid process; researches multiple avenues such as government surplus, utilizing state contracts for procurement; procures tools and equipment necessary for operating the Central Link light rail; serves as procurement point of contact for the operating company that the Agency has hired to run the light rail system; and researches and coordinates with contracts and finance to ensure that procurement protocol is followed.Responsible for keeping all of the system maintenance plans current and up to date, which involves working with numerous departments for input and data gathering; assists in developing maintenance procedures, reviewing them for content, and ensures they are implemented on schedule; reviews or drafts agreements, scopes, and work plans both internally for our operating company and externally with other municipalities as necessary and requested.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public.
• Developing and monitoring operating budgets, costs, and schedules.
• Position includes 24-hour on call program and weekend/night shifts; position is responsible for providing supervision and inspections for maintenance and system failure roles.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Coordinates with resident engineers, external vendors, operating/maintenance contractor, and Agency staff to ensure that all spare parts are identified, inspected, counted, and entered in to the maintenance system; ensures that all assets are tracked, protected, and maintained to a level consistent with Agency agreements and internal policies.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, priorities, and budgets for assigned projects, services, and functional area within the Division; and makes recommendations and forecasts for future funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Interpreting and applying applicable standard operation procedures, standard maintenance procedures, operating rules, federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations related to the area of assignment; maintains awareness of federal, state, and local regulations and impact of changes on the Agency.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
• Contract management including sole source procurement.
• Works with resident engineers, consultants, and vendors to approve and review all training programs, operations and maintenance (O&M) and O&M manuals for accuracy; provides comments and ensures manuals are corrected and distributed; coordinates all systems and equipment training necessary for maintenance; and ensures that all employee certifications and annual training is completed and evaluates for any necessary updates or improvements.
• Reviews all systems as they are modified or turned over from construction to ensure they are safe, completed, function as designed, and any necessary tools or equipment are supplied or procured; reviews future extensions and construction activities; reviews and comments on all designs for construction and coordinates all activities directly or indirectly involving operating/maintenance contractor.
• Interpreting and using all types of operating manuals related to a light rail system, including part manuals, tooling, and equipment manuals.
• Developing solutions to maintenance operations problems.
• Monitors all craft employees to ensure safe work performance and ensures work is completed according to APTA, AREMA, NFPA, SMP's, Manufacturer's Recommendations, and company policies or industry standards.
• Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.
• Position is responsible for system failures in the field that are outside of working hours. Some field/constructions sites have no public access or public transport available. May be subject to standing, walking, and seeing.
• Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies.

Requirements

• Contract procurement strategies and management principles.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Working knowledge of an asset management program.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Methods and complex principles and practices of rail safety requirements in maintenance and operations.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• Advanced knowledge in one of the following infrastructure areas: Signals, SCADA, Track, Traction Power, or Bridge and Tunnel structures.
• Work is performed in a standard hybrid office and field environments.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
• Valid state driver’s license. Position is responsible for system failures in the field that are outside of working hours. Some field/constructions sites have no public access or public transport available
• Techniques to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities.
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• General familiarity with all areas of rail infrastructure; to include wayside, traction power, vehicle, facilities, and operations.
• Principles and practices of governmental budget preparation and administration.
• Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication.

Benefits

• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Pet Insurance.
• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance