Superintendent-Link Maintenance-Bridge & Tunnel

Description

• Coordinates with resident engineers, external vendors, operating/maintenance contractor, and Agency staff to ensure that all spare parts are identified, inspected, counted, and entered into the maintenance system; ensures that all assets are tracked, protected, and maintained to a level consistent with Agency agreements and internal policies.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
• Reviews bridge and tunnel structures 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 that impact structural integrity; reviews and comments on all designs for construction and coordinates all activities directly or indirectly involving the operating/maintenance contractor
• 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.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public.
• 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 bridge and tunnel-specific systems and equipment training necessary for maintenance; and ensures that all employee certifications and annual training are completed and evaluated for any necessary updates or improvements.Monitors all craft and contracted employees to ensure safe work performance and compliance with APTA, AREMA, NFPA, FHWA, TOMIE, SMP, manufacturer recommendations, company policies, and other industry standards.
• Responsible for keeping all Bridge and Tunnel system maintenance plans current and up to date, which involves working with numerous departments for input and data gathering; assists in developing structure-specific maintenance procedures, reviewing them for content, and ensuring 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.
• Developing solutions to maintenance operations problems
• Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Interpreting and using all types of operating manuals related to a light rail system, including part manuals, tooling, and equipment manuals.
• Applying advanced principles and practices of maintenance operations.
• Procurement of goods and services.
• Developing and monitoring operating budgets, costs, and schedules.
• Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
• 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 with a focus on structural maintenance needs for bridges and tunnels; 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Contract management including sole source procurement.
• 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.
• 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.
• Interpreting and applying applicable standard operation procedures, standard maintenance procedures, operating rules, federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• 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.
• Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.
• 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.

Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license. This role will perform inspections on construction sites, stations, and facilities, including locations that are not currently served by transit. Driving an agency vehicle will be necessary to perform inspections along our full alignment.
• Advanced knowledge in one of the following infrastructure areas: Signals, SCADA, Track, Traction Power, or Bridge and Tunnel structures.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• General familiarity with all areas of rail infrastructure; to include wayside, traction power, vehicle, facilities, and operations.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Techniques to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities.
• Work is performed in a standard hybrid office and field environments.
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication.
• Contract procurement strategies and management principles.
• Working knowledge of an asset management program.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
• Methods and complex principles and practices of rail safety requirements in maintenance and operations.
• Principles and practices of governmental budget preparation and administration.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Pet Insurance.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• 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.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance