Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

Description

• The selected candidate will be majorly responsible for overseeing and managing Elevators and Escalators division (E&E) personnel and Operations Support functions. E&E personnel management include superintendents, manager, PTEs, and hourlies. Overseeing E&E support functions include Capital projects, Contract management, Remote monitoring systems, procurement of materials and parts, budget and hiring for the E&E. This includes but is not limited to:
  • E&E Capital Projects Program: Responsible from project profile to close out activities. Responsible for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and other departments for the planning, design reviews, installation, commissioning, warranty, O&M manuals, training and acceptance of new and replacement elevators and escalators throughout the system abiding to pertaining codes and requirements. Responsibilities also include all technical and administrative functions for E&E support operations.
  • E&E Contracts Management: Will oversee the NYCT E&E maintenance contracts management for third party-maintained equipment. Administers and monitors contracts for third-party elevator maintenance providers, including review of contractor performance, compliance with contract specifications, and adherence to service level requirements. This includes overseeing the creation of scopes of work, contract compliance, contractors’ performance, invoices, facilitating resolution to issues that may arise and overall contract management in timely fashion.
  • Remote Monitoring System Conversion Project: Will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including C&D, MTA IT, EMD and others to ensure all elevators and escalators in the system are appropriately monitored. Oversees the planning, installation, testing, and commissioning of remote monitoring systems for elevators and related infrastructure. Ensures proper integration of monitoring systems with existing platforms.
  The incumbent will also oversee tasks related to E&E Internal Controls & Safety as well as participation in staff selection, coaching, training, development, evaluation & discipline of staff as needed.
  The selected candidate will work with operating and support managers on day-to-day activities, to evaluate new initiatives, conduct field visits, and make recommendations for process improvements. Work with internal and external Customers and contracts requirements for reviewing scope and making modifications and reports to senior management for E&E remote monitoring systems.
• The incumbent will also oversee tasks related to E&E Internal Controls & Safety as well as participation in staff selection, coaching, training, development, evaluation & discipline of staff as needed.
  The selected candidate will work with operating and support managers on day-to-day activities, to evaluate new initiatives, conduct field visits, and make recommendations for process improvements. Work with internal and external Customers and contracts requirements for reviewing scope and making modifications and reports to senior management for E&E remote monitoring systems.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required.  
• Candidates must have ten (10) years of relevant experience, including at least five (5) years in a managerial, supervisory, or administrative role. OR; 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 

• In-depth knowledge and experience working with of MTA C&D's current Design Build project Process.
• Extensive knowledge of the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and applicable Codes for elevators and escalators.
• Experience working with Professional & Technical, Supervisory and Hourly Personnel.
• Knowledge of project management, maintenance, management applications and remote monitoring systems in a fast-paced environment. Extensive knowledge of NYC Transit's operations, budget practices, labor relations and material procurement.
• Working Knowledge of EAM, and MS Office 365.