• Director, Ultrasonic Rail Flaw Inspection

    MTA (Brooklyn, NY)


    Director, Ultrasonic Rail Flaw Inspection

     

    Job ID: 9141

     

    Business Unit: New York City Transit

     

    Regular/Temporary: Regular

     

    Department: Maintenance Of Way

     

    Date Posted: Apr 21, 2025

    Description

    Job Information

     

    Title: Director, Ultrasonic Rail Flaw Inspection

     

    First Date of Posting: 12/26/2024

     

    Last Date of Filing: Open until filled

     

    Authority: TA

     

    Department: Subways

     

    Division/Unit: MOW Engineering

     

    Reports to: Senior Director, Automated Track Inspection

     

    Work Location: 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY

     

    Hours of Work: 8:00 – 4:00 – Mon - Fri

     

    Compensation

     

    Salary Range: $96,277 - $136,290 (Grade D)

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    The selected incumbent will be responsible for managing NYCT’s internal rail flaw track inspection operations, including UT Inspections and other specialized inspections of track elements. Responsibilities include: directing rail flaw inspection operations, including audits of NDT systems operations onboard the Track Geometry Cars, and field verifications of rail defects; performing project management functions for the Non Destructive Testing Rail Services Contracts; ensuring the successful performance of the annual internal rail flaw inspection of mainline tracks; performing QA/QC management of UT operations; managing, reviewing and checking daily ultrasonic test Inspection data, validating the successful completion of each test run as scheduled, and assuring the reporting of critical defects promptly and accurately. Incumbent will also review Contractors' personnel qualifications and certifications, as well as UT personnel’s attendance reports and invoices.

    EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

    A baccalaureate degree issued upon completion of a four-year course in an accredited college or university in Engineering, and eight (8) year of satisfactory responsible full-time paid experience, and five (5) years of supervisory/managerial experience.

    A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience, and five (5) years of supervisory/managerial experience.

    * ASNT NDT Level II Certified for Ultrasonic Testing in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A (latest edition) is required. *

    DESIRED SKILLS:

    Hands-on experience in mechanical equipment inspections and Ultrasound inspections.

     

    Strong project management skills.

     

    Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

     

    Selection Method

     

    Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

     

    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”).

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

     

    The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.