Engineering System Operator

About the role

Description: Job Title: Engineering System Operator
Department: Engineering
MTA Agency: Long Island Rail Road
Primary Location(s): Jamaica, NY
Pay Rate: $57.47* (See Wage Progression Chart)
Regulated/Safety Sensitive: Safety Sensitive
Union Affiliation: Brotherhood of Railroad Signalman (BRS-241)

Responsibilities

• Assist in Managing and coordinating all Engineering Department decisions and operations made concerning the distribution of the entire Power system for the Long Island Rail Road.
• Control the equipment associated with the Third Rail System and Signal and Speed Control System.
• Assist in Coordinating and implementing an effective Engineering Department response to all off-hour emergencies and problems (i.e., derailments, flooding, fires, vandalism, loss of power, etc.).
• Dispatch proper personnel to answer and expedite repairs involving Track, Structures and Power (Substations, High Tension and Electric Light & Power) disciplines.
• Cook up trouble calls for Substation, Third Rail, High Tension, EL&P, Structures and Maintenance of Way areas.
• Coordinate trouble calls for Substation, Third Rail, High Tension, EL&P, Structures and Maintenance of Way areas.
• Assist in Redirecting Signal and Communication calls to the proper Trouble Desk.
• Assist in Dispatching Maintenance of Way and Electric Traction emergency and night crews, managing all Maintenance of Way emergency call outs on a timely basis, have proper knowledge and understanding of all Call-Out agreements.
• Assist in Developing and maintaining a comprehensive computer Data Base for failure reports, daily production reports, and trouble calls.
• Assist in Maintaining accurate records and logs of all Maintenance of Way and Power area activities and operations.
• Assist in Providing necessary daily reports and documentation; these activities will be kept on memory on a P.C. utilizing the most current software application.
• Assist in Developing and maintaining recording and processing of only Maintenance of Way staff Sick, Personal Day and Bereavement requests made during off hours.
• Assist in coordinating and filing all required forms, maintaining an accurate Data Base of such requests and submitting proper documentation.
• Assist in the Maintenance of accurate logs relative to non-power operations such as Accident Reports and safety statistics concerning the Power Discipline (Substations, High Tension & EL&P).
• Assist in the coordination of programmed power outages with Movement Bureau, Amtrak, Con Ed, LIPA, and Engineering Disciplines (Signal, Track, ET, Structures) and Capital Department.
• Assist in Monitoring weather station, 24 hours, round the clock using the WDN Weather Consultant and DTN Datalite Weather Station, Platform Video Cameras, COMPUWEATHER and Brookhaven Lab Data in order to supply Railroad Management with the information necessary to make Operation decisions as consistent with emergency conditions.
• Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures.
• Lead by example.
• Perform other assignments as requested by Senior Management.

Requirements

• Minimum experience as agreed between the Long Island Rail Road Company and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Contract Agreement- Appendix F.
• If promotion cannot be reached by agreement, a candidate not covered by the IBEW agreement, must possess one of the following criteria:
• A minimum of five years demonstrated electrical/ LIRR Power department experience.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in the traction power or utility field.
• Previous experience as a Power Operator.
• An Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology or related field with two years electrical experience.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology or related field with related technical knowledge in the field.
• Must possess the ability to learn and retain the knowledge of Substation Equipment, (CRT BKRS [circuit breakers], Motor Generator, AC Switchgear, Relay Protection), Third-Rail Equipment (Rail, Board, Meg, Return, etc.), High Tension (Pole Lines, CRT [circuit] identification, Switches) and Electric Light & Power Facilities (Building, Elevators, Emergency Generators, Platform Lighting).
• Must possess the ability to learn and retain the knowledge of Track and Structures (M of W Switches, bridges, grade crossings, etc..) work maintenance procedures and materials.
• Must possess the ability to learn and retain the knowledge of LIRR physical characteristics (ROW (right of way) and facility locations, road charts, etc.) and to keep abreast of system.
• Must possess the ability to learn and retain the knowledge of proper Radio Communications procedures.
• Must possess the ability to learn and retain an accurate knowledge of Union Work Rules to ensure applicable agreements are followed.
• Must possess concise oral communications skills to express accurate and safe directions to managers, peers and subordinates.
• Must possess ability to recognize, classify problems, and take proper action to remove power while under pressure in a precise and orderly fashion.
• Must possess the ability to control the entire power plant from the supervisory control system.
• Must possess knowledge of software programs (Data Ease, Word, Windows, etc.).
• Must possess electrical & mechanical knowledge of power distribution equipment which is essential for trouble shooting skills via the Supervisory Control.
• Must possess the ability to learn and retain the knowledge of applicable call-out rules based on contractual agreements.
• Must possess the ability to learn and retain the knowledge of Sick Leave and Benefits Administration policies and procedures.
• Must possess ability to read and understand third rail drawings, Track charts, and signal and speed control diagrams.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering

Skills

• Ability to learn and retain the knowledge of Substation Equipment, (CRT BKRS [circuit breakers], Motor Generator, AC Switchgear, Relay Protection), Third-Rail Equipment (Rail, Board, Meg, Return, etc.), High Tension (Pole Lines, CRT [circuit] identification, Switches) and Electric Light & Power Facilities (Building, Elevators, Emergency Generators, Platform Lighting).
• Ability to learn and retain the knowledge of Track and Structures (M of W Switches, bridges, grade crossings, etc..) work maintenance procedures and materials.
• Ability to learn and retain the knowledge of LIRR physical characteristics (ROW (right of way) and facility locations, road charts, etc.) and to keep abreast of system.
• Ability to learn and retain the knowledge of proper Radio Communications procedures.
• Ability to learn and retain an accurate knowledge of Union Work Rules to ensure applicable agreements are followed.
• Ability to learn and retain the knowledge of applicable call-out rules based on contractual agreements.
• Ability to learn and retain the knowledge of Sick Leave and Benefits Administration policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand third rail drawings, Track charts, and signal and speed control diagrams.

Benefits

Wage Progression: After Completion Of Training
80% - $45.97
90% - $51.72
100% - $57.47

Pay

$57.47*

Schedule

Various