Supervisor –High Tension (Power)
Description
Job Title: Supervisor –Power Hi Tension | Department: Engineering |
MTA Agency: LIRR | Primary Location(s): LIRR Service Area |
Salary Range/Additional Compensation Details: $153,310.93 | Regulated/ Safety Sensitive: Yes |
Union Affiliation: UTU 18A | Closing Date: Open Until Filled |
About your agency: Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles – from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island. | |
JOB SUMMARY:
The High-Tension Supervisor is responsible for planning, leading, and coordinating the daily operations of High-Tension Linemen. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and economical use of labor, materials, and equipment in a railroad environment. The supervisor plays a critical role in enforcing company policies as well as applicable Local, State, and Federal regulations, with a strong focus on electrical safety standards. Additionally, the High-Tension Supervisor is accountable for the safety, performance, and well-being of all personnel under their jurisdiction, ensuring that all work is executed in accordance with LIRR standards, policies, and procedures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Plan, monitor and coordinate construction/maintenance activities ensuring safe, cost effective, high quality performance, including field supervision.
- Review material request forms for accuracy
- Enforce provisions of labor agreements ensuring communication of same to employees.
- Provide technical support to High Tension Forces.
- Work with other LIRR departments on joint ventures.
- Lead Safety Meetings as per policy; conduct regular Safety Audits.
- Investigate on-the-job accidents for cause and prevention.
- Investigate failures resulting in train delays to determine cause and future prevention as directed and complete follow-up reports as required.
- Take all necessary steps to maintain safe, reliable Train Service and to restore interrupted service and vital systems in the most effective manner.
- Administer testing and evaluations for new employees.
- Review individual employee attendance records and expense accounts, to ensure conformance with Company Policies.
- Review time and payroll reports for accuracy.
- Monitor material usage and material reports to ensure proper inventory control.
- Review Vehicle Fleet records for accuracy and usage.
- Conduct Training sessions on technical and Safety Issues as required.
- Attend Company meetings as required.
Qualifications:
- Must possess one of the following three:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering and four years of LIRR High Tension experience, and successful completion of Junior Engineering Program.
OR
- A minimum of ten years LIRR High Tension related experience with previous experience in a leadership capacity.
OR
- A combination of 5 years LIRR High Tension leadership experience and 5 years’ of external High Tension/Utility leadership experience
- Demonstrated willingness to assume and handle responsibility.
- Must be able to demonstrate effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must maintain a valid Driver’s License
BENEFITS:
- Commuting Assistance – based on operating MTA agency (complimentary transportation pass within the MTA’s jurisdiction and tax-advantaged accounts)
- Low Premium – High Quality Health Insurance Plans (lifetime coverage for eligible retirees and their dependents)
- Pension plans and retirement savings accounts for eligible employees
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays provided.
- Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance Programs
- MTA Exclusive Employee Discount Programs
- Work Life Services team and Office of the Chaplains unit
- Employee Resource Groups
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OTHER INFORMATION:
- Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
- Actual salary offers may vary based on individual work experience. The annual salary range is subject to change and may be modified at the company’s discretion.
- Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MTA drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.
- Current employees should be in their current position 12 months prior to starting a new role and must possess a satisfactory work history, including attendance and discipline record.
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ADA DISCLAIMER:
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
If you require reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability to participate in the job application or interview process, please notify your MTA representative once you have been contacted regarding the role.