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Description
General
The Manager, Rail Vehicle Engineering reports to the Deputy Director Rail Systems Engineering. The manager is responsible for ensuring the design and maintenance integrity of rail cars and maintenance vehicles, vehicle systems, subsystems, and support equipment for the PCJPB Caltrain.
Essential Functions & Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for design and maintenance integrity. Evaluates the performance of transit rail car and maintenance vehicle systems, subsystems, and components; oversees investigation into malfunctions and failures. Required to make recommendations for remedial action.
- Direct and participate in the development and revision of vehicle maintenance and testing programs and procedures.
- Lead in the design authority for development and procurement of equipment and services related to rail cars and maintenance vehicles.
- Ensure that the requirements for new rail cars, maintenance vehicles, and their related systems, subsystems, and support equipment are included in Caltrain’s specifications.
- Supervise staff. Hire, mentor, and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action. Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Participate in selection of staff. Coordinate staff training and professional development. Establish performance objectives. Monitor and evaluate employee performance.
- Develop technical specifications and designs for new vehicles and/or replacement equipment; research industry standards and incorporate into specifications as applicable.
- Review equipment condition and reliability and recommend systems or subsystems for replacement or rehabilitation under the Capital Improvement Program. Perform life cycle cost analysis to determine the effectiveness of current systems and equipment in meeting service requirements.
- Perform engineering and technical evaluation of new vehicles and new, modified, or existing equipment to ensure conformity with Caltrain’s installation, performance, and maintenance standards. Analyze the above-mentioned modifications for potential effects in rail car/track equipment cost, time requirements, and reliability.
- Analyze vehicle equipment failures; develop, implement, and document resulting changes to maintenance procedures and equipment design.
- Evaluate technical proposals, cost estimates, specifications, and designs for compliance with Caltrain’s operational needs.
- Review contractor submittals, evaluate test procedures, maintenance manuals, and inspection schedules for new equipment and recommend improvements to enhance reliability objectives.
- Develop effective standards for vehicle, equipment, and system testing; perform testing in coordination with maintenance and/or engineering personnel.
- Prepare technical reports relating to design, compatibility, maintenance, and testing requirements of rail car/track equipment systems and subsystems.
- Develop implementation schedules and coordinate installation and monitor progress to ensure adherence to schedule and budget.
- Perform engineering and design work to assist with maintaining engineering documentation for the Configuration Control Management process. Ensure configuration control for technical documentation, maintenance manuals, and drawings.
- Stay abreast of new developments in the field of rail transit vehicle engineering.
- Respond to incidents, conduct incident investigations, and prepare formal reports of findings.
- Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or a related engineering field.
- In lieu of a bachelor’s degree plus five years of full-time work experience, a high school diploma and nine (9) years of experience performing vehicle engineering tasks (i.e., troubleshooting, vehicle/sub-system testing, component/sub-system design, development, and review of technical documentation) may be considered.
- Two (2) years of progressively responsible engineering experience performing rail/maintenance of way vehicle engineering tasks (i.e., troubleshooting, vehicle/sub-system testing, component/sub-system design, development, and review of technical documentation).
- Experience in developing equipment specifications is desired.
Additional Information
- To apply, please visit the https://www.caltrain.com/about-caltrain/jobs. Complete an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. This position is open until filled. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application and supplemental questionnaire (If required). Incomplete application will not be considered.
- The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. If you have a need for accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department on (650) 508-6308.
- Caltrain celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
The selection process may include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions. Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.
How to Apply
Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. of the listed closing date. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:
Health and Welfare Benefits:
Healthcare Benefits –District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program. The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.
Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided – Employer Covers Premiums
Free Employee Assistance Benefit – Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.
Flexible Spending Accounts – Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.
Retirement Medical Benefits:
Long Term Disability Insurance – After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.
Health and Wellness – Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.
Holidays and Paid Time Off:
Paid Time Off – Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.5 hours). As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.
Paid Holidays – The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year – New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Floating Holidays – District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.
Financial Planning Benefits:
Pension Benefits through CalPERS –You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.
CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic – All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%
Deferred Compensation Options – Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options
Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee – max $200,000
Optional Life Insurance – Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.
Growth and Education Benefits:
Professional Development – Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program – A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.
Computer Loan Program – Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $4,000.
Other Amazing Benefits:
Credit Union – Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.
Employee Clean Commute (ECC) – Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.
Commuter Benefits – Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.
For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions.