General Manager, Rail Maintenance

SALARY

$150,917.30

POSITION SUMMARY

Participates in the development of the department's programs, goals and objectives. Manages, directs and coordinates rail vehicle light maintenance activities including: inspections, repair, servicing and cleaning for all rail maintenance terminals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Oversees the daily operations of all light maintenance rail terminals.

o Ensures that light maintenance activities are performed within budget and that performance targets are met.

o Coordinates rail vehicle light maintenance activities and operations with rail vehicle heavy maintenance and other departments of the Authority.

o Ensures that equipment schedule requirements are satisfied on a daily basis.

* Analyzes labor utilization, equipment reliability, production efficiencies and other measures.

o Identifies and provides recommendations for areas of improvement.

* Ensures that the rail vehicle light maintenance organization is directed towards supporting a safe, reliable and efficient rail rapid transit operation.

o Develops plans for light maintenance programs to ensure optimum reliability of the rail car fleet.

o Develops and modifies methods, procedures, standards and schedules to be used by terminal personnel in the repair, inspection and cleaning of rail cars.

o Develops long and short-term goals and objectives for the light maintenance area.

o Approves improvements or updates to work processes and identifies opportunities to increase efficiencies and safety.

* Oversees and manages certain activities in the procurement of materials for the light maintenance area.

o Analyzes and recommends improvements in procurement programs, policies and procedures.

o Meets with manufacturer's representatives regarding rail car maintenance, service and malfunctions.

* Plans and develops terminal facilities operating budgets and work programs.

* Oversees training, safety and labor relations activities in the light maintenance area.

* Prepares and presents oral and written reports within assigned area of responsibility.

* Hires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates performance of staff. Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval.

* Performs related duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

Job Title

* Senior Manager, Maintenance - Rail

* Senior Manager, Rail Car Appearance

CHALLENGES

* Maintaining required service levels under adverse conditions, i.e. weather and construction.

* Continuous improvement cycle in which customer expectations of a core business principal are met and then raised.

* Increase ridership and quality of customer experience through the rail system.

* Minimizing delays especially during unforeseen incidents or events.

* Designing maintenance and servicing programs and initiatives that ensure efficiency and budget consciousness

* Maintaining effective working relationships with various levels of Authority personnel.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

* Required to possess a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, plus five (5) years of progressive management experience supervising large-scale field operations/maintenance departments, or a combination of education and experience relating to this position.

* Required to have experience in rail vehicle maintenance work, including supervisory experience.

* Must maintain Rail Safety.

* Required to have completed ICS Training Levels 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 & 800.

* Must possess a valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Must be capable of walking elevated structure track, ballast and footwalk conditions in a rail yard and on the right of way for long distances.

* Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.

* Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* Detailed knowledge of applicable union contracts and the type of work performed by terminal personnel.

* Detailed safety regulations pertaining to rail terminal activities and personnel.

* Detailed knowledge of the Authority's rail vehicles and terminal operations, procedures, work methods and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of rail vehicles.

* Analytical skills necessary to interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics and sketches.

* Ability to manage and coordinate the activities of assigned personnel.

* Ability to write and express oneself in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

* General office and Maintenance Facility working conditions.

* Subject to normal rail vehicle terminal hazards such as vehicular noise, dust, grease, moving vehicles, machinery, etc.

* Required to work in the presence of 600 volt DC electrical current, moving trains and equipment.

* Subject to being on-call 24/7.

* Required to respond to major incidents and rail emergencies.

* This position is considered a "C-List" position under the "Revolving Door" prohibition within the State Officials and Employees Act (5 ILCS 430/5-45), which contains a number of post-employment restrictions CTA employees in C-list designated positions must follow. Among other requirements listed in this statute, CTA employees in C-list designated positions are required to follow State notification procedures to the Office of the Executive Inspector General prior to acceptance of any applicable non-State employment or may be fined significant penalties.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

* Office equipment, two-way radio, cellular phone. and company vehicle.