Asset Management, Capital Budgeting, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Cost Control, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Fire Suppression/Control, Government, Industrial Relations, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintenance Services, Materials Management, Mentoring, People Management, Preventative Maintenance, Public Safety, Public Transport, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Safety Compliance, Schedule Development, Succession Planning, Time Management, Transportation Planning
The Superintendent, Rail Facilities Maintenance is responsible for managing supervisors, employees, contractors, and consultants who maintain MetroLink stations, park-and-ride facilities, tunnel ventilation and fire suppression systems, and related facility assets. Under the direction of leadership, this role mentors front-line supervisors, supports winter storm readiness, and ensures work is completed safely, within operating and capital budgets, and in alignment with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) asset management requirements. This role also coordinates with internal departments on major rail facilities projects to support safe and reliable service. Metro''s primary person responsible for MetroLink rail facilities and Right of Way, focusing on maintaining all transit assets in a state of good repair and improving the customer experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintains MetroLink station facilities, grounds, and equipment in accordance with applicable safety, industry, government, manufacturer, and Metro standards to support a safe environment for employees and customers.
- Manages and mentors front-line supervisors and represented employees to ensure maintenance work is performed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with the Facilities
- Maintenance Plan and applicable standards.
- Execute succession plan to sustain excellent performance well into the future.
- Provides internal and external customer support for individuals and groups who interface with Rail Facilities Maintenance.
- Manages material inventories, utilities, and equipment needed to support maintenance activities.
- Supports labor contract compliance and day-to-day labor relations to promote consistent application and reduce grievances.
- Develops and manages preventive maintenance inspections and related work activities using the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.
- Executes and tracks long-term asset management plans, supporting timely interventions such as refurbishment, replacement, or overhaul.
- Conducts annual asset condition assessments to support compliance with Metro's Transit Asset Management program.
- Performs quality assurance inspections; establishes priorities and schedules; supports estimating and procurement of parts and materials; evaluates asset condition and replacement needs; and provides specifications for facility repairs and equipment.
- Assists cost center managers with developing, justifying, and administering operating and capital budgets.
- Supports Metro's Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) and participates in safety compliance activities as assigned.
- Develops, justifies, and administers the operating and capital budgets for assigned cost centers.