Light Rail Power Supervisor

About the role

VTA’s Way, Power & Signals department is seeking a highly skilled and safety-driven Light Rail Power Supervisor. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience with operation, maintenance and improvement of traction-powered substations and the overhead catenary system, and a strong understanding of electrical and electronic components, and a commitment to upholding safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and supervises the inspection, maintenance and repair of overhead power and substations
• Coordinates with all affected personnel to maintain safety and continued operations
• Supervises and performs inspections and repairs of all overhead contact wires, poles, support cables, insulators, switch gears and rail bonds
• Supervises and performs inspection and repairs of traction power voltage, monitor systems, charging systems, circuit breakers and other electrical substation systems
• Supervises and performs inspections and repairs of lighting and other electrical systems
• Operates hi-rail vehicles
• Serves as department representative in interaction with other VTA departments and outside agencies
• Responds to calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Hires, trains, counsels and disciplines workers
• Performs safety training and supervises safe work practices
• Prepares written reports, documents defects and repairs on inspection forms, work orders, or designated computer programs
• Operates computer for related data input and retrieval
• Makes estimates of labor, time, costs and materials
• Maintains records and prepares reports
• Performs related work as required

Requirements

• Sufficient education, training and experience to demonstrate possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Development of the required knowledge, skills and abilities is typically obtained through the equivalent of six (6) years of experience in electrical/electronic maintenance, including one (1) year in an electrified rail or high voltage power supervisory position AND the equivalent of completion of a recognized apprenticeship program for electricians
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to qualify for and maintain a Class B license

Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods and procedures used to repair and maintain high voltage electrical systems
• Principles of supervision, training, counseling and discipline
• Theory and principles of electrical and electronic equipment and circuits
• Principles and practices of electrical construction and insulation
• Laws, ordinances and regulations governing electrical installation, maintenance safety and accident prevention

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specification and electronic schematics and diagrams
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics
• Ability to supervise, train and discipline electronic/electrical workers
• Ability to develop and implement procedures for preventative maintenance programs
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply rules, regulations, union contract provisions, policies and procedures
• Ability to estimate costs for time, labor and materials
• Ability to evaluate cost effective methods and budgetary needs
• Ability to monitor expenditures
• Ability to coordinate with external contractors' production schedules
• Ability to prepare written reports, documents defects and repairs on inspection forms, work orders, or designated computer programs
• Ability to perform computer related functions that allow for data input and retrieval
• Ability to maintain records and prepare clear and concise reports
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative, working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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