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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
This position is responsible for system operations of Amtrak's Electric Traction Department New York Power Director Office located in Midtown Manhattan, New York. Position is responsible to directly supervise the safety of operations, resources, the configuration and switching of the transmission, substation, trolley, signal and third rail electrification system components. Ensure the Power Director Office is operated in a safe, economical, and reliable manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises 22 agreement covered Power Director employees in a 24-hour 7 days a week operation.
• Manages the system operations for the Electric Traction Department's operating zones 1, 2, and 3, which covers MP 18.9 Shell to MP 76.
• Provides technical direction and oversight to direct reports that operate and dispatch the traction power network within their assigned territory.
• Perform operational planning analysis on all planned outage requests prior to being approved to ensure Amtrak's traction power system's integrity, stability and configuration is maintained.
• Coordinate Electric Traction functions and planned outages within, and other departments as required.
• Ensure the methods and materials for all Power Director training is sufficient.
• Develop and provide the Power Directors with real time operational simulation drills to enhance their skills in system restoration for unplanned outages.
• Respond appropriately to abnormal system conditions and problems, to minimize the impact to the electrification system and train operations.
• Disseminate information throughout the system as required.
• Provide root cause analysis and corrective actions on Electric Traction system outages and failures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience in power system operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, collaborative, and relationship building skills with demonstrated experience both within and outside an organization.
• Demonstrated experience in system operations of Electric Traction facilities.
• Demonstrated operational planning experience.
• Demonstrated management experience in a matrix organization.
• Develop and ensure compliance of Electric Traction policies and operating guidelines for electrical system operations.
• Collaborate with division project managers and supervisors on planned outage requests.
• Must be able to motivate others and drive for results.
• Must be able to take a lead role in assignments and deliverables.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 12 years of experience in system operations of Electric Traction facilities.
• 7 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of electrical facilities, electrical regulations, or dispatching of power.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• 0-5% travel and demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and produce work product.
• Work schedule is 5 days in the office. Nights and weekends when required.
• Shift work in a 24-hour 7 days a week operation.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $120,486-$133,026. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee's assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee's base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings .

Requisition ID:161357
Posting Location(s):New York
Job Family/Function:Engineering
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:0 - 5%

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Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR * 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. *1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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