SENIOR MANAGER, WAYSIDE SYSTEMS (TRACTION POWER)

Job description

Senior Manager, Wayside Systems for Traction Power

Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Position Overview: The Senior Manager, Wayside Systems for Traction Power is responsible for managing capital project support, Reg4 testing, and operational activities, such as preventive maintenance and corrective repair programs. This role oversees 11 Supervisors and 137 Inspectors, represented by separate collective bargaining agreements, to ensure optimal system-wide asset performance and substation reliability across infrastructure components, such as station lighting systems, tunnel lighting and ventilation equipment, cross packages, power distribution, overhead catenary system (OCS) and contact wires.

Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of August 3, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your GovernmentJobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

Manages wayside systems work crew activities

Distributes work assignments, including PM and corrective work

Assists with developing goals, establishment of plans and priorities, and monitoring operations of assigned multi-line Track, Traction Power, Signal and Train Control, or Telecommunications and Communication Systems, or multi-craft Facility Maintenance Departments, including electronic systems, equipment installation, and building and grounds maintenance

Conducts special operational and planning projects; prepares related reports, data, budgets, and work programs

Maintains records of PM work

Assists in the review of contract specifications and monitors performance and budgetary compliance by vendors; recommends amendments to and administers vendor contracts as required

Maintains training program for staff and ensures Personnel Qualification Standards are met

Assists in the administration of various union contracts for compliance; conducts disciplinary and grievance hearings

Develops Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for contractor services

Works with other departments, outside agencies, and vendors to coordinate activities

Meets with others to discuss and ensure service requirements are met

Investigates and reports on accidents and equipment failures

Prepares and submits budget proposal for assigned area, and monitors annual expenditures

Assesses and submits cost of repair estimates

Develops and prepares programs and schedules for equipment upgrades

Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees, supervisors and inspectors

May be required to perform other related job duties

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field

Experience

Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in facilities operations, maintenance in light/heavy track, signal, traction power, or telecommunications and communications systems requiring at least two years of specialized experience in area of assignment

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

Experience supervising employees across varied reporting areas

Experience conducting project management functions, including project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource management, and project closure

Experience developing procurement packages for Traction Power equipment/services (i.e. scopes of work (SOW)) and related reports

Experiential knowledge of Traction Power Systems, including AC and DC high/low voltage systems, substations, rectifiers, relays, overhead catenary, and third rail systems

Knowledge of relevant standards for rail electrification, including American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-Of-Way Association (AREMA), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and National Electrical Code (NEC) regulations

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

Theories, principles, and practices that apply to management of facilities maintenance, general services, track, telecommunications and communication systems, traction power, or signal and train control design and maintenance

Safety regulations of the CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing environmental, safety, facilities, and rail maintenance and operations

Public agency procurement processes and contract administration

Microsoft Office Suite applications

Modern management theory

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

Utilizing procurement processes and procedures

Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions

Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions

Meeting safety requirements

Determining strategies to achieve goals

Communicating effectively orally and in writing

Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives

Supervising, training, and motivating assigned staff

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

Oversee the operations of a facilities, telecommunications and communication systems, general services, track, traction power, or signal and train control maintenance department

Work in teams, including contractors

Organize and manage projects

Mediate and negotiate, including contracts

Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence

Plan financial and staffing needs; manage a budget

Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data

Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements

Travel to offsite locations

Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk's Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors

Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Working Conditions

Typical office situation

Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

High noise environment

Work on elevated surfaces or below ground level

Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles

Exposure to physical and verbal abuse by

Worksite address

los angeles, CA, 90079, US

Who can apply

Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.