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Manager Rail Infrastructure Maintenance

Rail Operations

Job Description:

Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2022, 2023, & 2024

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

Manager, Rail Infrastructure Maintenance (PAC) Protection, Automation, and Control

The Manager of Rail Infrastructure Maintenance oversees the maintenance and upkeep of railway

infrastructure, including tracks, bridges, signals, and other related components. They are responsible for

developing and implementing maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations,

managing a team of maintenance staff, coordinating with external contractors, and monitoring the overall

condition and performance of the rail infrastructure. The Manager of Rail Infrastructure Maintenance

plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the railway system.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develops Rail infrastructure engineering maintenance scope and budget. Manages maintenance

of Rail infrastructure capital projects with in-house forces and/or with outside contractors.

• Manages field supervision for the coordination of the maintenance of Rail infrastructure capital

projects. Ensures maintenance is consistent with applicable safety and maintenance codes and

established standards and AREMA guidelines.

• Coordinates Rail infrastructure capital project work and track outages with Rail line management

and transportation disciplines that may be impacted. Assists line management with technical and

personnel support, as required.

• Reviews and comments on in-house design and specifications for the maintenance of Rail capital

projects and infrastructure improvements and programs.

• Prepares, reviews and approves various project reports, status reports and cost estimates,

including approval of material and equipment requisitions and vehicle reports.

• Establishes standards for Rail infrastructure maintenance. Ensures standardized inventory,

improved reliability, safety and customer satisfaction by improving performance of the operation.

• Represents the Infrastructure Engineering Department and NJ TRANSIT at meetings,

presentations and regarding community relations issues, as required.

• Manages department needs, including all personnel matters. Provides direction to subordinates

and establishes safety guidelines for work practices and procedures.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

Baccalaureate Degree in Engineering or related area

Knowledge and Skills:

• Six (6) years of applied experience in maintenance project management, to include two (2) years

of managerial experience.

• * Compression Minimum

At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package :

+ Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

+ Flexible Spending Account

+ Life Insurance

+ Paid Leave

+ Tuition Assistance

+ Commuter benefits

+ Retirement Plans

+ 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution

+ 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match

+ 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as we are committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our team.

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