Assistant General Manager - Rail Rolling Stock

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 Assistant General Manager Equipment/Rail Rolling Stock (AGMRE) is a direct report to the GM and has the principal responsibility for leading, managing and coordinating the Contractor's performance for all railroad rolling stock including locomotive, cab cars, trailer cars and a small fleet of MOW support cars – ballast, air dumps, flats. In addition to maintenance of the rolling stock fleet this position oversees Rail Rolling Stock rehabilitation, capital and third‐ party programs and support services. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Yes.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• The AGMRE shall work closely and collaboratively with the other Contractor AGM’s in particular the AGM Procurement/Inventory AGM Rail Infrastructure and AGM Information Technology Systems and the managers, subcontractors, suppliers and vendors in developing the annual scope and budget(s) for the maintenance and similarly for the support services.

• Directives for signals, active warning devices, communication systems, wayside train control systems, Level 1 support for control center train control systems.

• Much of the rail rolling stock work must be performed in “off peak” commuter traffic periods – during nights, weekends, and holidays.

• The maintenance work is performed at the main maintenance facility CMF, one major satellite facility, and 6 other minor satellite facilities.

• This fleet of equipment must be inspected, repaired, and maintained according to the Contract requirements with the highest degree of safety and to minimize passenger delays and community stakeholder disruption.

• When incidents occur that could potentially or do delay trains, prompt response and recovery of service is paramount.

• The AGMRE shall support the effort to provide Work Directive Proposals specifically for the categories for rolling stock modifications.

• The AGMRE will work closely and collaboratively with the AGM Information Technology and the AGM Procurement/Inventory Subcontracted Support services to achieve a highly efficient, streamlined, easily tracked, and retrieved digital paperless working business environment with the Authority.

• The AGMRE shall have experience working with public agencies preferably commuter railroads that are subject local, state, and federal funding requirements and regulations and must be able to manage budgets and deliver superior service under budgetary constraints.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to make presentations to Senior Leadership, and occasionally Governing Boards and public stakeholder groups.

• Excellent management and leadership skills with managers and labor crafts. Ability to plan and organize work effectively and timely with strong attention to details.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Programs, rail equipment maintenance and train control/signal system software and applications, Enterprise

• Asset Management/Enterprise Resource Management software and applications to Rail Systems and support facilities.

• Knowledgeable with application of new technology to improve efficiency, safety, reduce costs.

• Proven Management Experience and Skills assisting in the management of subcontract, supplier, vendor contracts to achieve best value, favorable life cycles, high quality products and services in a timely manner.

• Ability and prior proven skills in developing and establishing programs, practices, standards and procedures for passenger safety, rule adherence, operating schedules, and training.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation, or related field—or equivalent experience

• 15 years of broad and deep, progressively responsible Passenger, Commuter Railroad or Class 1 Railroad Commuter Operations with progressively more responsible experience ultimate reaching the Division, or Region Commuter Rail Operations Officer or COO for a commuter railroad or contractor to a commuter railroad. Excellent background covering most facets of planning, budgeting, invoicing, reporting, cost containment on a commuter railroad or Class 1 similar in multi‐ line, host/tenant service complexity and territory and equipment fleet.

• Prior experience that demonstrates accomplishments that enhanced efficiency, accuracy, reliability, timeliness and regarded among peers as a Railroad infrastructure maintenance subject matter expert.

• Knowledge of FRA, and other State and local regulations and practices related to the contracted operations, maintenance, and capital work.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Other:

• Must have valid California Driver’s License with good driving record of no more than 2‐points and no DUI’s within the last 3‐years. Pass background check.

• Must be able to pass a pre‐employment physical examination including a drug test.

• Good understanding of 49 CFR 200 – 299. on start Date

• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Salary Range:

$108,000.00 to $162,000.00 depending on experience/qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.