Assistant Manager, Traction Power

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The Assistant Manager Traction Power oversees the maintenance and operational integrity of Metro Transits light rail traction power system including substations overhead catenary systems and related infrastructure. This position supervises supervisors and maintenance staff across all shifts ensuring work is planned executed and documented in compliance with agency standards and safety protocols.

• Direct and supervise traction power supervisors and maintenance employees across all three shifts ensuring work is completed safely efficiently and in compliance with Metro Transit policies safety standards and regulatory requirements. Monitor work activity to ensure adherence to procedures and work rules.

• Review and analyze inspection forms and maintenance reports related to substations overhead catenary systems and associated equipment. Plan and implement corrective actions to address identified defects and improve system performance.
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities in collaboration with supervisors. Assist in optimizing system shutdowns to ensure maintenance windows are used efficiently and with minimal disruption to operations.
• Support supervisors in matters of employee performance discipline coaching and counseling in alignment with best practices in labor management. Administer discipline when necessary and work with labor relations on disciplinary investigations.
• Help identify and prioritize capital improvement projects aimed at enhancing system performance and reliability. Analyze traction power system failures and develop solutions that support long-term asset management and operational resilience.
• Guide the development revision and improvement of maintenance strategies practices and procedures. Use data and failure trend analysis to inform preventive and predictive maintenance planning.
• Manage project procurement processes by identifying required tools parts and materials including those needed to replace obsolete components. Coordinate with the Capital Improvement Planning (CIP) team to align procurement with project timelines and resource needs.
• Represent the traction power team in departmental meetings and project planning sessions. Provide input on daily work activities and contribute to long-range planning efforts related to traction power maintenance and upgrades.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the success and operational efficiency of the traction power maintenance division.

Education and Experience:
Any of the following combinations of education in the field of Electrical Engineering Electrical Repair and Installation or a related field along with experience in traction power maintenance. Experience must include at least two (2) years in a supervisory lead or managerial role.

• High school diploma andnine (9) years of experience in traction power maintenance including two (2) years in a supervisory lead or managerial role.
• Associates degree andseven (7) years of experience in traction power maintenance including two (2) years in a supervisory lead or managerial role.
• Bachelors degreeandfive (5) years of experience in traction power maintenance including two (2) years in a supervisory lead or managerial role.
  
  

• Leading Self-Personal Effectiveness Certificate
• Leading Self-Communication Certificate
• Leading Self-Business Skills Certificate
• Leading Others-Preparing for Supervisor Certificate

• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
• The ability to get a Class A CDL Drivers License within six (6) months of hire.
• Minnesota Class A Master Electrician License.

• Knowledge of principles of electrical and electronic equipment and circuits.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of electrical construction and installation.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures used in the repair and maintenance of high-voltage electrical systems.
• Knowledge of regulations governing electrical installation maintenance and safety.
• Skill in supervising job duties safely efficiently and in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
• Skill in resolving disciplinary issues effectively.
• Skill in using basic software applications used by Metro Transit at an intermediate level.
• Ability to oversee and evaluate rail employee performance to ensure compliance with applicable rules policies standard operating procedures and oversight agency regulations.
• Ability to maintain appropriate staffing levels on a daily and weekly basis to ensure a safe and reliable traction power system.
• Promotes an equitable positive and respectful work environment that values cultural and diversity among all employees.

Union/Grade: TMSA/Grade I
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes. Subject to random Non-DOT drug tests.

Working Conditions: Position may be required to work near moving parts or equipment work in high precarious places and in outdoor weather conditions up to one-third (1/3) of the time; mayalsobe required to work in extreme hot and cold non-weather conditions with risk of electrical shock up to two-thirds (2/3) of the time. Must be able to respond to calls 24 hours per day 7 days a week.

Physical Conditions:Position may require climbing or balancing stooping kneeling crouching or crawling up to one-third (1/3) of the time walking up to two-thirds (2/3) of the time and standing sitting talking or hearing using hands to finger handling or feeling reaching with hands and arms and tasting or smelling two-thirds (2/3) or more of the be requiredto lift up to fifty (50) poundsup to one third (1/3) of the time twenty-five pounds up to one-third (1/3) of the time and up to ten pounds (10) pounds two-thirds (2/3) or more of the time. Position will require close distance color peripheral vision and depth perception ability to read and comprehend text write and type text effectively communicate and interact with others and have problem solving and deduction skills.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We rate your education and experience.
3. We conduct a structured panel interview.
4. We conduct a selection interview.