SENIOR MANAGER, WAYSIDE SYSTEMS (TRACTION POWER)

Los Angeles Metro; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Metro is seeking a Senior Manager, Wayside Systems for Traction Power to lead capital project support, Reg4 testing, and preventive/corrective maintenance programs across critical systems including OCS, substations, and lighting. This role oversees 11 Supervisors and 137 Inspectors under separate bargaining agreements, ensuring reliability and safety across the rail network.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in traction power systems, project management, and procurement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in facilities operations, maintenance in light/heavy track, signal, traction power, or telecommunications and communications systems requiring at least two years of specialized experience in area of assignment.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Manages wayside systems work crew activities, distributes work assignments, including PM and corrective work.
• Assists in developing goals, establishment of plans and priorities, and monitoring operations of assigned multi-line Track, Traction Power, Signal and Train Control, or Telecommunications and Communication Systems, or multi-craft Facility Maintenance Departments, including electronic systems, equipment installation, and building and grounds maintenance.
• Conducts special operational and planning projects; prepares related reports, data, budgets, and work programs, maintains records of PM work.
• Assists in the review of contract specifications and monitors performance and budgetary compliance by vendors; recommends amendments to and administers vendor contracts as required.
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees, supervisors and inspectors.

Skills

Staff management

Safety compliance

Vendor management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration

Job description

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description: Assists with the overall management of various aspects of Rail Wayside Systems areas of responsibility, including work crew management and preventive maintenance (PM) work management.

Position Overview: The Senior Manager, Wayside Systems for Traction Power is responsible for managing capital project support, Reg4 testing, and operational activities, such as preventive maintenance and corrective repair programs. This role oversees 11 Supervisors and 137 Inspectors, represented by separate collective bargaining agreements, to ensure optimal system-wide asset performance and substation reliability across infrastructure components, such as station lighting systems, tunnel lighting and ventilation equipment, cross packages, power distribution, overhead catenary system (OCS) and contact wires.

Recruitment Timeline: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of July 20, 2026. These dates are subject to change.

Examples of Duties

• Manages wayside systems work crew activities, distributes work assignments, including PM and corrective work
• Assists with developing goals, establishment of plans and priorities, and monitoring operations of assigned multi-line Track, Traction Power, Signal and Train Control, or Telecommunications and Communication Systems, or multi-craft Facility Maintenance Departments, including electronic systems, equipment installation, and building and grounds maintenance
• Conducts special operational and planning projects; prepares related reports, data, budgets, and work programs, maintains records of PM work
• Assists in the review of contract specifications and monitors performance and budgetary compliance by vendors; recommends amendments to and administers vendor contracts as required
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees, supervisors and inspectors
• This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Refer to the direct job bulletin for more details

May be required to perform other related job duties

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field

Experience

• Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in facilities operations, maintenance in light/heavy track, signal, traction power, or telecommunications and communications systems requiring at least two years of specialized experience in area of assignment

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising employees across varied reporting areas
• Experience conducting project management functions, including project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource management, and project closure
• Experience developing procurement packages for Traction Power equipment/services [i.e. scopes of work (SOW)] and related reports
• Experiential knowledge of Traction Power Systems, including AC and DC high/low voltage systems, substations, rectifiers, relays, overhead catenary, and third rail systems
• Knowledge of relevant standards for rail electrification, including American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-Of-Way Association (AREMA), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and National Electrical Code (NEC) regulations

Knowledge of

• Theories, principles, and practices that apply to management of facilities maintenance, general services, track, telecommunications and communication systems, traction power, or signal and train control design and maintenance
• Safety regulations of the CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
• This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Refer to the direct job bulletin for more details

Skill in

• Utilizing procurement processes and procedures
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Supervising, training, and motivating assigned staff
• This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Refer to the direct job bulletin for more details

Ability to

• Oversee the operations of a facilities, telecommunications and communication systems, general services, track, traction power, or signal and train control maintenance department
• This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Refer to the direct job bulletin for more details

Special Conditions

• This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk's Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
• High noise environment
• Work on elevated surfaces or below ground level
• Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
• Exposure to physical and verbal abuse by clients/customers and/or general public
• Exposure to radiant or electrical energy (e.g., ionizing radiation, overhead catenary or contact rail power distribution, etc.)
• Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity
• Extensive safety training and/or use of protective devices and personal protective equipment
• Work irregular hours, split shifts, weekends, holidays, or 24-hour-a-day on-call assignments
• Work in awkward or confining/ enclosed spaces
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals, solvents, and/or gases
• Work on slippery on uneven surfaces

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Standing
• Walking (distance 5' to 100')
• Communicating through speech in the English language required
• Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances
• Color recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals, etc.)
• Smelling
• Crawling, crouching, squatting, stooping and/or knees
• Pushing and/or pulling
• Light lifting or carrying 25 lbs. or less

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Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Telephone

[phone] or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees*

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties