Maintenance Planner (Term-Limited)

SoundTransit; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits with no cost for employee coverage

Long-term disability and life insurance

Paid Time Off of 25 days annually

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually

Job summary

A leading transit authority in Seattle seeks a Transit Maintenance Planner to oversee lifecycle analysis and maintenance planning for transit assets. Responsibilities include developing maintenance plans, coordinating with technical staff, and preparing budget forecasts. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and four years of planning experience. Competitive compensation is offered with a robust benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience in maintenance operations.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively are essential.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local transit policies required.

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance plans and budget forecasts for transit assets.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff to evaluate asset usage and lifespan.
• Analyze maintenance costs and prepare detailed documentation.

Skills

Operational characteristics of light rail systems

Work order management

Vehicle maintenance standards

Technical documentation

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MMIS or similar system

Job description

Salary range is $81k to $155k with a midpoint of $108k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a - 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b - up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance discount
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

This is a Term-Limited position with an anticipated duration of 24 months.

General Purpose

Under general direction performs detailed lifecycle analysis of existing transit operations and maintenance assets and for new rail extensions and transit service, including detailed operational and overhaul costs. Prepares and maintains a high level report for future maintenance, midlife rebuilding, and replacement planning for all existing transit assets including, Light Rail Vehicles, Way, Power and Signals, NRVs and SCADA assets. Responsible for planning, scheduling, budget, and coordination of all plannable maintenance work, overhauls, and rebuilds performed within Link; maintains complete records and files essential to a complete analysis and reporting of maintenance-related matters.

Essential Functions

• Develops and maintains detailed rail technical maintenance/overhaul plans for existing and proposed rail extensions to include the Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) fleet overhaul and replacement requirements based on annual operations.
• Analyzes, develops, and maintains maintenance plans, costs, personnel requirements, and life cycle maintenance requirements for the new extensions, systems, equipment, and vehicles. Prepares estimates for maintenance support facilities, equipment, and staffing requirements for vehicles, systems, and right-of-way assets.
• Develops detailed documentation of maintenance costing methodology that clearly identifies costs assumptions for a range of different operating scenarios. Performs analysis of existing rail operations, systems, and support equipment including segmented overhaul costs, completion times, labor hours, and milestones, making recommendations where necessary for future extensions, additional vehicles, and additional maintenance facilities.
• Assists in developing rail maintenance performance criteria, reporting procedures and reporting formats, and recommends operational procedures required to meet performance goals.
• Coordinates technical staff and consultants engaged in rail maintenance planning development.
• Works closely with Link operations and maintenance staff to determine scheduling, asset usage, and maximum life span prior to replacement or rebuild.
• Stays abreast of technical developments in light rail maintenance through participation in peer reviews, transit industry committees, and other technical groups or associations.
• Maintains and audits essential records to support required management reports to include, but not limited to car history books and files, purchase requisitions, parts lists (Bills of Material), and work order feedback and accuracy.
• Provides support to the division/department and others on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of committees as assigned; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to light rail maintenance; recommends/incorporates new developments as appropriate; ensures processes, policies, and practices are developed, interpreted, and applied consistently and effectively; performs regular reviews of agency Standard Maintenance Procedures; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations.
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit's Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics/Electrical Maintenance, or related field. Four years of experience in maintenance operations and/or planning that includes budgetary responsibility, preferably in a heavy or light rail system; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a light rail transit system.
• In-depth knowledge of work order management system MMIS or similar.
• Methods and techniques of vehicle maintenance operations standards and practices.
• Principles and practices of traction electrification, signals, communications, and computer systems.
• Interpreting and applying applicable standard operation procedures, standard maintenance procedures, and operating rules. Familiar with APTA standards and guidelines.
• Principles and procedurees of record keeping.
• Public relations principles.
• Principles and practices of program development, management, and administration.
• Policy and procedure development.
• Techniques to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities.
• Warranty administration policies and principals.
• Industry codes, standards, and certifications.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as they apply to transit operations.
• Principles and practices of governmental budget preparation and administration.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
• Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public.
• Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
• Demonstrating a positive customer service orientation with both internal and external clients.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Preparing and analyzing complex data and comprehensive reports.
• Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication.
• Researching, analyzing, and evaluating new maintenance, rebuilding and refurbishment methods, and techniques.
• Working cooperatively with other departments, Agency officials, and outside agencies.
• Developing and monitoring departmental and program/project operating budgets, costs, and schedules.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Work is performed in a standard hybrid office environment.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.