(Rail) Manager of Signal & Communications - Texas

Keolis Commuter Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail services provider is seeking an experienced individual to oversee maintenance, repair, and compliance within the railroad sector. This role requires extensive experience in FRA-regulated rail environments, strong leadership skills, and the ability to conduct thorough performance analyses. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to safety regulations and manage operational decisions. This position is essential for maintaining the efficiency and reliability of rail services in Texas.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in FRA-regulated commuter/freight rail.
• 10 years in railroad systems (design, engineering, construction).
• 4+ years of supervisory/leadership experience.
• 5+ years knowledge of signal systems (ABS, CTC, PTC).

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repairs for rail systems.
• Ensure compliance with FRA regulations and perform audits.
• Implement maintenance procedures and manage performance monitoring.
• Act as primary contact for operational decisions during mobilization.

Skills

FRA regulations compliance

Signal systems (ABS, CTC, PTC)

Performance monitoring

Leadership and supervision

Tools

SCADA systems

Telecommunications (analog/digital)

Job description

Overview

• Oversee maintenance, repair, inspection, testing, and cutovers.
• Ensure compliance with FRA regulations, including 49 CFR Part 236 Subpart I.
• Implement and improve procedures; train and instruct staff.
• Monitor performance, analyze failures, and drive reliability improvements.
• Maintain records; track inspections; conduct efficiency tests; audit activities.
• Provide leadership, supervision, HR oversight, and system reporting.
• Act as the client's single point of contact; manage all correspondence.
• Make immediate operational decisions, including during mobilization.
• Attend required meetings and represent the Contractor to the client.
• Designate and empower an Acting Manager to ensure coverage.
• Maintain ongoing proficiency; meet performance standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10 years: FRA-regulated commuter/freight rail of similar scope
• 10 years: railroad systems (design, engineering, construction, maintenance, testing)
• 4+ years: supervisory/leadership
• 5+ years: signal systems (ABS, CTC, interlockings, PTC/E-ATC, coded track circuits, grade crossings)

Responsibilities

• Develop/implement inspection, testing, cutover, maintenance procedures
• Maintenance management: repair, inspection, testing, auditing, efficiency tests
• Performance monitoring: failure trend analysis and mitigation; reliability improvement
• FRA regulations; Title 49 CFR Part 236 Subpart I; safety-critical compliance
• Signal systems: ABS, CTC, Alstom ElectroLogIXS interlockings, E-ATC PTC, EC5/EC6, grade crossings; wayside/cab signals
• Communications: analog/digital telecom, cellular routers/modems, private cellular networks, LANs, fiber optics, SCADA
• Records management and compliance auditing

Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Accountabilities

• System reporting, contract correspondence, stakeholder engagement
• Immediate operational decision-making (including mobilization)

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