Rail Control Center Leader — 24/7 Operations

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority seeks a Superintendent for the Rail Control Center in Midtown, Manhattan. You will manage daily RCC operations to ensure safe, on-time service and coordinate with NYCT divisions during incidents.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and deep knowledge of rail signaling, ATS/CBTC, and power systems. Supervisory experience is essential for this critical operations function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation Management or related field with at least five years’ experience, two in a supervisory role.
• Alternatively, equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations at the Rail Control Center and ensure safe on-time performance.
• Follow communication protocols and coordinate with NYCT divisions and outside agencies during incidents.
• Oversee emergencies, removal and restoration of third rail power, and coordinate the Random/Recheck Drug Testing Program.
• Direct fan operations and supervise RCC staff performance; investigate incidents and report findings.

Skills

RTO policies

Coordination of operations

Signal knowledge

ATS/CBTC knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Computer skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Transportation Management or related field

5 years experience with 2 years managerial

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority seeks a Superintendent for the Rail Control Center in Midtown, Manhattan. You will manage daily RCC operations to ensure safe, on-time service and coordinate with NYCT divisions during incidents.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and deep knowledge of rail signaling, ATS/CBTC, and power systems. Supervisory experience is essential for this critical operations function.