Master Mechanic - Diesel Operations

Description

Position at Long Island Rail Road

Job Title: Master Mechanic - Diesel Operations

Department: Maintenance of Equipment

MTA Agency: LIRR

Primary Location(s): LIRR Service Area

Salary /Additional Compensation Details:

$134,390-167,988

Regulated/ Safety Sensitive: Yes

Union Affiliation: None

Closing Date: Open until Filled

About your agency:

Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles - from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island.

This is a Non-Represented Position.

Please note that this position has been designated as a "Policy Maker" pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law and the MTA Code of Ethics. As such, you will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement that will be provided to you by the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics.

Summary:

Responsible for directing and managing the activities of General Foremen who manage line supervision in maintenance, car cleaning, inspection and running repair activities and oversee all activities of workforce. In addition, this position is also responsible for handling all personnel, administrative and labor/union matters, addressing discipline and developing and managing budget activities. Must be able and available to continuously work various shifts, holidays and weekends to support a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and supervise the activities of General Foremen and oversee all activities of maintenance, car cleaning, inspection and running repair of the rolling stock consistent with the needs of service as well as FRA CFR regulations.
• Ensure proper supervision and control over maintenance, inspection, and repair activities to ensure daily requirements for car availability is met.
• Manage personnel, administrative and labor issues within jurisdiction. Acts as a charging official in disciplinary situations. Oversees and initiates disciplinary charges and is responsible for enforcing the carrier's policies & procedures. Participates in the formulation of grievance responses, disciplinary actions up to termination and assess discipline decisions. Participates in the development of the budget and manages budget activities.
• Maintain working relationship with craft and supervisory labor organizations. Manage all budget activities to assure compliance with departmental goals.
• Evaluation and oversight of all maintenance, repair, and inspection activities to identify training, tooling or other needs. Analyze daily train performance reports and identity failure trends. When needed re-align maintenance or operational practices to address failure trend Ensure appropriate level of staff to accomplish goals, prioritize work of staff and ensure labor rules and company policy are adhered to and enforced. Develop budgetary needs to accomplish goals, establish goals for areas under jurisdiction.
• Ensure established procedures are current to maximize fleet availability based on departmental needs of service.
• Provide technical expertise and recommend appropriate course of action to pertinent departments regarding the movement of equipment.
• Ensure minimal impact to on-time performance, while increasing MDBF and maximizing safe, reliable revenue service for LIRR customers.
• Assist in long-range planning activities for capital projects, facilities, machinery, and materials. Ensure appropriate level of staffing resources are provided within budgetary restraints
• Ensure departmental long-range commitments are met.
• Select, develop, and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary.
• Review direct reports and approve performance appraisals. Promote safe work practices and provide safe working conditions. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Promote positive, professional employee relations. Ensure Company principals, policies and procedures are consistently practiced and ensure the integrity of department standards. Ensure staff is knowledgeable and well informed on policies, procedures, state/federal laws and regulations applicable to Human Resources programs.
• Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures. Lead by example.
• Reduce number of employee and customer accidents. Ensure safety goals are met.
• Ensure administrative needs, including labor, material and budget commitments are met. Ensure business needs of department and company are met.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) a technologically generic field, such as but not limited to industrial management, Engineering, Business or related field. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a candidate can be chosen if (s)he possesses minimum of 10 years demonstrated technical experience in an Industrial or related field, 5 of which must be demonstrated managerial or front-line supervisory experience in an Industrial or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of managerial or front-line supervisory experience in an Industrial or related field.
• Must possess progressively responsible mechanical equipment related experience demonstrating responsibility for managing employees (represented and management) in a large, complex, unionized organization
• Must possess prior experience managing a function/projects with budget management/development responsibility
• Must possess strong administrative, planning, scheduling, and computer skills
• Must possess experience handling related labor and personnel issues, evaluating the performance of employees, and addressing discipline when necessary
• Must possess solid technical (electrical and mechanical) and practical experience including familiarity with rolling stock equipment including MUs, locomotives and push-pull units, diesel-hauled passenger cars and freight equipment, FRA and other regulations relating to car maintenance and maintenance operations
• Must possess extensive knowledge of railroad operations and railcar maintenance activities at all levels of responsibility. Good understanding of the operational needs of the LIRR.
• Must possess demonstrated effective communications and human relation skills, with ability to professionally deal with all levels of the organization.
• Must possess effective management, leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and judgment skills.
• Must possess working knowledge of shop craft collective bargaining agreements.
• Must possess the ability to deal with Unions, Federal State, and local agencies as well as the public.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
• Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
• Reviews invoices and approves them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
• Addresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable
• Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable

OTHER INFORMATION:

Pursuant 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").

Actual salary offers may vary based on individual work experience. The annual salary range is subject to change and may be modified at the company's discretion.

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

Current employees should be in their current position 12 months prior to starting a new role and must possess a satisfactory work history, including attendance and discipline record.

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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.

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