Description

Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting prior to the Application Deadline.

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MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal. We provide service to over 86.5 million customers, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut. A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter railroads in the nation. MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service and rewarding opportunities to its employees.

Position Objective

Provide Engineering for the installation, 24/7 maintenance and management of all software components for all of Metro-North Railroad’s mission-critical and safety-critical control systems used to operate, control and support the Railroad’s Operations.

Provide administrative and engineering support for the Power Control systems (SCADA) in the GCT Operations Control Center and the Emergency Operations Control Center.

Provide administrative and engineering support for the Centralized Traffic Control systems (CTC) in the Operations Control Center (OCC) and the Emergency Operations Control Center (ECC).

Provide administrative and engineering support for the Positive Train Control (PTC) systems the Operations Control Center (OCC) and the Emergency Operations Control Center (ECC).

Provide administrative and engineering support for all subsystems in the Operations Control Center (OCC) and the Emergency Operations Control Center (ECC).

Train and mentor junior engineers in system and subsystem operations and support

Responsibilities

Provide 24/7 Engineering support and oversight for daily hardware and software systems maintenance and management for all Metro-North’s mission-critical and safety-critical real-time operations control systems including CTC for GCT and the entire mainline, Power Control for Traction and Signal Power, Field Vital Processor Interlockings, Fiber-Optics Communications Interfaces, the Operations Remote View Workstation Network, employee and customer information and payroll systems and the Signal Control Desk.

Provide leadership, design, coordination functions for the Metro-North wayside, office and onboard Positive Train Control systems.

Provide installation, testing and documentation support for all required hardware and software changes to all CTC, SCADA and PTC systems. Provide technical support in troubleshooting hardware and software-related systems failures with both office and field C&S employees.

Provide daily interactions with the Transportation and Power departments, AMTRAK and vendors in direct support of safety and the rail operation and business plan.

Ensure timely hardware and software backup and restore capabilities, data archiving and retrieval management for all mission-critical and safety-critical systems

Train and mentor junior engineering staff in the design, operations, troubleshooting and maintenance of CTC, SCADA and PTC hardware and software systems.

Required Qualifications

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  Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong knowledge of railroad, Centralize Traffic Control Systems (CTC), Power Control (SCADA) Systems and Positive -Train Control (PTC) Systems.

• Knowledge and experience in the integration of digital networks.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or comparable applications
• Ability to develop and manage service and equipment database inventory.
• Strong analytical skills in order to analyze new and existing products, equipment and/or procedures.
• Must be able to recommend improvements or replacements to better support the voice and communications systems.
• Must be able to work in a high-profile/high-pressure environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with internal departments and outside agencies.
• Must be able to implement and participate in Metro-North Railroad’s Priority One Safety Program
• 24-hours 7 days availability required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Familiarity with Metro-North Policies and Procedures

Familiarity with Metro-North collective bargaining agreements.

Education and Experience

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field. Demonstrated equivalent experience, education, and/or technical credentials to include four (4) additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Minimum seven (7) years of experience in the management and maintenance of computer systems, which includes experience in control logic used in Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) computer systems and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) computer systems. Knowledge of programming languages (C, C++, Access, Net, SQL Server) and client server applications, operating systems (Microsoft Windows Servers 2022 , SQL Server 2022 and Windows 10).

Minimum six (6) years of experience in railroad operations.

Minimum four (4) years Industrial controls systems or related real-time control systems

Minimum four (4) years of experience with software & database management

Major Challenges, Other Comments:

Work closely with C&S department members and other departments to oversee successful development and implementation of computer system upgrades for Metro-North Railroad’s mission- critical control systems

This position must possess a unique understanding of the Metro-North CTC operational and service requirements. It is necessary to understand how the systems will be used and what level of availability is required

This position must support Metro-North PTC, CTC, and SCADA systems at the OCC and ECC

• Apply engineering standards in support of control systems that have no or minimal down time and provide accurate information for all users.
• Manage the introduction of new technologies into the Railroad that will improve safety, reduce operational expenses and result in improved operation.
• This position is responsible for managing a mission critical workgroup that is directly responsible for the PTC, CTC and SCADA system operation. No train can operate on Metro-North if these systems are not operating correctly.

Other Information

This is a federally regulated position subject to both pre-employment and continuous random toxicological screening.

As an employee of Metro-North Railroad you may be required to complete a New York State financial disclosure statement, if you earn more than $108,638.00 or if you hold a position designated as a policy maker.

Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MNR drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.

Selection Criteria

Due to the competitive nature of the selection process, not all qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position are guaranteed an interview. To be selected for a position, one must meet the following criteria: (1) satisfy the minimum requirements listed in the job posting, (2) if applicable, successfully pass a written and practical exam, (3) satisfy a background investigation (including but not limited to, employment, education, and criminal history), and (4) pass a verbal interview. Metro-North may also require the applicant to undergo a physical ability test, and, if the Company extends a conditional offer, may require him or her to undergo a medical examination, which may include toxicological testing. Failure to pass any step within the hiring process will result in the disqualification of your application.

Additional Criteria for Current Employees: Current Metro-North employees must be in active service to be eligible for consideration. Agreement Employees applying for a position outside of their present craft are required to have worked in your current union for at least one (1) year preceding the Application Deadline to be eligible to apply for a posted position, and have completed the agreed upon formal training commitment, including on-the-job training or lock-in requirement, if applicable (for example: Signal Trainee, Foreman-In-Training, etc.). If you are transferring to another craft, you may be required to forfeit your seniority in your present union. Non-agreement employees must have worked in your current position for a minimum of one (1) year preceding the Application Deadline. Along with a background investigation (including but not limited to, employment, education, and criminal history), employees are also subject to an internal investigation, which includes an evaluation not limited to discipline records and performance assessments.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If interested, please apply online at www.mta.info

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

How to Apply

MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the “Careers” link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED. METRO-NORTH NO LONGER ACCEPTS HARD COPIES OF RESUMES.

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EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT APPLY ONLINE VIA THE INTRANET MAY BE DISQUALIFIED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.

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.