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About the Role

Reporting directly to the PATH Deputy Director Chief Engineer – Infrastructure and Rolling Stock, this position is responsible for developing and supporting the PATH reliability-centered maintenance program along with supporting PATH’s Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan, and the development of PATH’s future capital programs for Infrastructure and Rolling Stock.  

Responsibilities

The PATH Reliability Program is a core service requirement supporting daily operations of PATH by identifying and categorizing failures, repeat failures and other trends that adversely affect service. This information will provide the necessary data to prioritize maintenance, reduce train delays and support capital improvement programs for PATH’s Rolling Stock and Infrastructure. In addition, this position will continue to build on the past success of the PATH Improvement Program to increase capacity, reduce delays, and enhance customer experience.  The Sr Analyst – Project Manager will provide an investigation into how all the divisions operate and will support the design and implementation of a holistic and technical approach to reliability centered maintenance.  Responsibilities include assisting in:

• Conduct asset survey to build asset inventory to support PATH’s TAM plan.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of maintenance reports, logs, and databases at a daily, monthly, and quarterly, and annual intervals.
• Review and analyze existing maintenance routines and cross reference activities with PATH’s operational failure reports to ensure a steady reduction in repeat failures and other trends that affect PATH performance.
• Research maintenance industry best practices and serve as PATH’s main point of contact in the global benchmarking group, Community of Metros
  • Collect benchmarking data
  • Support the development of PATH’s capital and rehabilitation programs.
  • Lead PATH’s failure review committee, monitor and report on correction action items.
  • Assist in the development of PATH’s best practices.
  • Lead the PATH team on researching and implementation AI solutions to improve the effectiveness of the PATH system.
  • Conduct PATH daily Operations meeting
• Liaise between external consultants and PATH operating divisions.
• Support the Deputy Director Infrastructure and Rolling Stock to implement recommendations from external consultants and department-wide roll out of reliability centered maintenance program.
• Research and recommend to new technology, AI and practices to improve PATH’s reliability and improve performance and reduce waste.
• Work with and assist all PATH departments with reporting needs and technology improvements 

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:

• Must possess a BS degree with a focus on Commutation, Business or Transit
• Minimum of (2) years’ public sector experience with increasing responsibility and skill sets 
• Demonstrated experience with managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Thorough knowledge of PANYNJ policies and procedures
• Knowledge of railroad systems and operations.

Desired Qualifications

Ideal candidates will present the following profile: 

• Master’s degree from an accredited college with Business Management or Public Administration 
• Experience in identifying categorizing system failures.
• Wide range and in-depth knowledge of various elements of PATH’s transit systems in order that decisions can be made regarding maintenance and program planning. Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and codes.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes.
• Knowledge of operational railway environment.
• Thorough knowledge of business and financial analysis.
• Excellent oral and written communications and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, effective motivational skills, and experience in successfully working with diverse employee groups and organizations.
• Demonstrated ability in problem and analysis resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with all levels of management staff, external contacts and agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to make prudent, independent decisions under unusual circumstances and pressures.

Selection Process

The application process varies by position but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation & Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

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