Assistant Director - Equipment

This position is eligible for teleworking which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting before the Application Deadline.

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MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal.  We provide service to over 86.5 million customers, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut.  A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter railroads in the nation.  MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities to its employees.

Position Objective:

Manage, lead, and participate in all efforts associated with the procurement of Electric Multiple Unit (EMU), Locomotive, and Coach programs.  Provide a single point of contact with other MTA Agencies, Car builders (and subcontractors), and Consulting Engineers to ensure that Metro-North’s requirements regarding rolling stock equipment procurements are fulfilled.

Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight, project management, and direction for direct reports, consultants, and contractors involved in rolling stock equipment procurement contracts.
• Participate in procurement program execution in all areas to include design and commercial aspects.
• Coordinate all efforts of Mechanical, Transportation, and support departments regarding design and development for Rolling Stock procurement and overhaul/rebuilt programs.
• Manage and provide technical advice, guidance, and supervision to both Sr. and Equipment Engineers,
• Direct administration of projects regarding payment, compliance, and completion.
• Review consultant-prepared plans and specifications.
• Work with the Procurement & Material Management department on the resolution of extra work, claims, and other contract matters.

Required Qualifications:

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Working knowledge of state, federal, and industry codes as they relate to rolling stock.
• Working Knowledge of transportation operations.
• Competent understanding of rolling stock design principles.
• Strong management and coordination skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster teamwork and build business relationships.
• Personal abilities of motivation, self-starter, and persistence while motivating others.
• Solid working knowledge of Program Management, Safety, QA/QC.
• Ability to present technical material to executives, public officials and/or community groups.
• Ability to interact with internal departments and City, State, and Federal Agencies.
• Working Knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling, including Primavera.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support program activities as needed.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a Minimum of 7 years experience in passenger railcar/locomotive design and/or maintenance environment or completion of Metro-North Railroad Associate Engineer Program, or

Master’s degree in Engineering with a Minimum of 5 years experience in passenger railcar/locomotive design and/or maintenance environment or completion of Metro-North Railroad Associate Engineer Program.

• Minimum of 5 years experience managing staff, processes, and/or projects. 
• Specialized technical knowledge including shop operations, methods, and procedures; equipment operations, electrical theory AC/DC; electronic theory, and electro-mechanical problem-solving.
• Experience in designing and reviewing plans and specifications.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Familiarity with Metro-North Railroad operations and its corporate structure.

Other Information

This position is safety-sensitive and subject to toxicological testing.

According to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MNR drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.