Deputy General Manager, Equipment

Deputy General Manager, Equipment

Rail Operations

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Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time and we're looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

We are looking for a Deputy General Manager, Equipment to join our team!

Summary: Directs the planning, Maintenance, acquisition and quality assurance of new or overhauled rolling stock. Monitors design, construction and budget of all capital programs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the Line Operations Mechanical staff, Meadow Maintenance Complex (MMC), as well as all equipment projects.
• Directs the day-to-day equipment availability for daily train service by ensuring that all Rail rolling stock receives the appropriate tests and necessary field repairs while at the outlying locations.
• Directs all Rail equipment engineering, including preventative maintenance standards, vendor repair specifications, inspection procedures and equipment modifications.
• Directs the development, modification and updating of fleet maintenance standards. Responsible for ensuring compliance with all Federally mandated and NJ TRANSIT requirements and standards at all NJ TRANSIT maintenance locations.
• Directs the quality assurance audit of NJ TRANSIT maintenance facilities, as well as vendor repair locations to ensure compliance to FRA and NJ TRANSIT regulations.
• Directs the preparation, administration and monitoring of the annual capital budget.
• Interfaces with various departments throughout the NJ TRANSIT, labor organizations and Rail line management.
• Implements EEO goals and provides development and training for assigned employees and provides craft training in new and existing equipment.
• Develops and monitors a comprehensive safety plan that meets or exceeds department goals.
• Develops annual budget and ensures operating within budget parameters. Supports implementation and use of automated information gathering and reporting systems.
• Promotes effective labor/management relationship to ensure full compliance with NJ TRANSIT policy in an effort to develop harmony in the workplace and to increase productivity and cost effectiveness.

Supervision Given to:

• Gen Supt Equipment
• Gen Supt Field Operations
• Manager Equipment Administration
• Sr Dir Technical Services QA QC

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Transportation or related field
• Ten (10) or more years of progressive managerial experience with a Class I Railroad, including maintenance of railroad equipment.
• One year of closely related experience can be substituted for each year of education required.

Working Environment:

• Office/Field

At NJ Transit, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance - Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave 3 YEAR VESTED: Retirement Plan Options:
  • 401(a) is a 6% employer contribution.
  • 401(k) at least 6% with an additional 3% company match.
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Transportation Expense Plan (QTE)

Please be advised that this position is subject to the requirements of Executive Order No. 2 (Murphy, Jan. 17, 2018). If you are selected for this position and accept the offer of employment, you will be required to file a Financial Disclosure Statement ("FDS") annually and your FDS will be posted online. Additional information is available online at https://www.nj.gov/ethics/disclosure/financial/.

At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as are committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our team.

Job Details

City: Newark
State: NJ