Supv, Rail Mtnc QA and Trng

About the Department

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.  More information about us on our website.

Metro Transit is one of the country's largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and provides more than 80 million rides a year through an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains, as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike in the Twin Cities.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region?

This position is responsible to provide oversight, technical support, and training for all activities associated with light rail vehicles, subsystems, and support equipment. The incumbent will develop and provide technical maintenance training as well as inspection and audit of work performed on rail vehicle equipment performed by rail maintenance personnel.  In concert with department managers, develop, administer and maintain records of instruction programs for safety, warranty, preventative maintenance, testing, and calibration of test equipment.  Acquire information on state-of-the-art practices in the industry.  Work with management, forepersons and mechanics to establish and bring into regular use the best practices available.

Position Duties

• Assists with maintenance plan development and performs audits of maintenance practices and activities to ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices and company policies.  Creates and prepares reports on maintenance, operating performance and other reports as needed. 
• Provides specific written and verbal instruction, classroom and in-shop training and direction to vehicle maintenance staff based on agency and department policies and procedures.  Administers and maintains records of instruction programs for safety, warranty, preventative maintenance, and test equipment.  Develops Computer Based Training (CBT) courses utilizing information from manufacturers, maintenance manuals, and subject matter experts. 
• Assists with document management and revision control for maintenance manuals, procedures and drawings.  Develops audits and reports to verify compliance with document revision control to ensure compliance with company policy/procedure and industry best practices.
• Diagnoses existing and/or potential problems with rail vehicles and audits repairs and modifications completed by Original Equipment Vendors (OEM) and vehicle maintenance staff.  Develops lessons learned documents and recommends additions to the training program to address vehicle equipment failures.  Interprets electrical schematics and engineering drawings. 
• Ensures compliance with maintenance records retention plan in compliance with company policy/procedure and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Any of the following combinations of progressive experience (electrical, mechanical, railroad maintenance, or a similarly related field) and completed education (degree field of study in Business Administration, Transportation, Engineering, Management, or a closely related field):

Experience must include one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience (e.g., lead worker, training instruction, or project management in a maintenance setting). Completion of the Metropolitan Council leadership development or supervisory training program counts as one (1) year of supervisory experience.

• High school diploma AND eight (8) years of experience, including one (1) year of lead/supervisory experience.

• Associate’s degree AND six (6) years of experience, including one (1) year of lead/supervisory experience.

• Bachelor’s degree AND four (4) years of experience, including one (1) year of lead/supervisory experience.

License Requirements:

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of original equipment manufacturer manuals, procedures, warranties, contracts, technical specifications and administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable NEC, FRA, AREMA, APTA regulations and recommended practices
• Knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems, principles of analog and digital electronics, electronic control circuitry and associated mechanical, hydraulic systems, testing, computer based diagnostic equipment and inspections methods/tools.
• Skilled in interpersonal and oral and written communication.
• Skilled in problem analysis and resolution skills
• Ability to perform in-depth electro-mechanical troubleshooting and must possess universal technician skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities/priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate, collect and document information from systems staff.
• Ability to develop computer based training (CBT) modules.

Other Qualifications

Union/Grade:  TMSA/Grade H
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive:  Yes, subject to random Non-DOT drug tests.

**While the primary assignment will be at Green Line/St. Paul, the selected candidate will be expected to work at all Metro Transit rail locations as needed.

Work Environment:  
Work is performed in a standard office setting and in the field. This position has exposure to extreme weather conditions where there is no effective protection from the weather, inside environmental conditions where there is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperamental changes, loud noises, exposure to hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and working near moving parts, atmospheric conditions, and vibration.  Some travel between primary worksite to other sites is required.  This position will be on-call and may have a variable shift.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position. Regular attendance is an essential responsibility.

Physical Environment:
Must be able to climb a ladder, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl, reach with hands/arms frequently below chest and overhead.
 
The examples of duties listed in the class specifications are representative but not necessarily exhaustive or descriptive of any one position in this class.

Benefits

We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success!   In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels.   Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:
 

• Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund
• Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan
• Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%
• Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council.  You will have access to free:

• Well@Work clinic
• bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year
• parking at many job locations
• fitness centers at many job locations
• Employee Assistance Program
• extensive health and wellness programs and resources

Supplemental Questions

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerMetropolitan CouncilAddress 390 Robert St. N.

St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101 Website https://metrocouncil.org