Superintendent Power Desk Control

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Superintendent to direct the Power Desk within the Metro Integrated Command Center (MICC). The role focuses on planning third-rail power, managing labor relations, overtime budgeting, and reporting to ensure safe, reliable power for the Metrorail system.

The position requires coordinating repairs and maintenance of electrical power equipment, advising leadership on issues, and developing rail maintenance procedures while

Qualifications

• Knowledge of WMATA electrical systems and power distribution.
• Familiarity with WMATA rules and maintenance procedures.
• Understanding safety in transit vehicle operations.
• Knowledge of electrical terminology.
• Knowledge of two-way radio communications.
• Experience using Maximo for asset maintenance.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day admin/management of Power Desk and labor relations.
• Manage track access requests and right-of-way logistics.
• Coordinate repair and maintenance of electrical power equipment.
• Collaborate with Rail Operations Control Center and Maintenance Ops.
• Develop and modify rail maintenance procedures.
• Conduct employee evaluations and staff development.
• Liaise with city/county staff and outside agencies.
• Identify improvements to traction power system.
• Promote safety policies and culture.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

WMATA rules & regulations

Transit safety principles

Electrical terminology

Two-way radio communications

Effective communication

Data collection from staff

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technologies or Similar

Certified Electrician

Tools

Maximo

GOTRS - General Orders Track Right System

Office 365

AIMS

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Superintendent directs and manages the day-to-day administrative activities of the Power Desk within the Metro Integrated Command Center (MICC), including labor relations, overtime budgeting, departmental correspondence, administrative procedures, and management reporting. The role plans, schedules, and coordinates third-rail power for the Metrorail System and oversees repair, maintenance, and support for electrical power equipment during malfunctions. The Superintendent advises Power Maintenance, MICC leadership, and other operations stakeholders on equipment and system issues, directs power-related corrective actions, and assists in developing and modifying rail maintenance procedures to ensure safe, efficient power management in line with transit and facility maintenance standards.

Principal Job Duties

• Directs and manages day-to-day administrative/management activities of the Power Desk Control Office, including activities pertaining to management of third rail power, associated personnel, labor/union relations, overtime budget, departmental correspondence, administrative procedures, and management reporting to ensure the power desk controllers are safely and consistently following all relevant policies and procedures.

• Manages the Authority’s track access for right-of-way maintenance and construction, including planning, scheduling, coordinating, administrative procedures, right-of way approval, and required switch orders for all affected Authority departments, to ensure track access requests meet current policies and procedures.

• Manages, plans, schedules, and coordinates, through subordinate staff, the repair, maintenance and related support activities for equipment and system malfunctions in the Authority’s electrical power systems. Ensures day-to-day operations are properly scheduled and all policies are being followed.

• Works closely with the Superintendents of the Rail Operations Control Center, the Maintenance Operations Center and other offices within the Authority concerning equipment and system malfunctions, ensuring information and concerns are communicated across all disciplines.

• Directs the completion of and follows up on corrective actions. Assists in developing, implementing and modifying rail maintenance procedures and techniques to ensure that maintenance functions are conducted efficiently, safely, and in conformance with generally accepted transit and facility maintenance practices.

• Conducts employee evaluations and assists with professional development. Takes steps to improve staff performance, including coaching and training.

• Serves as liaison for the Authority with a variety of other City/County staff, policy-making officials, and officials of outside agencies; explains and justifies administrative procedures, policies, or programs; negotiates and resolves difficult and complex issues and problems.

• Identifies and recommends alternative approaches or improvements to the traction power system; implements revisions, adjustments and changes.

Other Duties

• Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Knowledge

• Knowledge of WMATA technology in electrical and electronic systems operations and their relationship with rapid power distribution

• Knowledge of WMATA’s rules and regulations and maintenance procedures

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of safety in transit vehicle operations and the movement of transit vehicles.

• Knowledge of basic electrical and electronic terminology and concepts

• Knowledge of communications techniques for using two-way radio systems

Skills

• Skilled at communicating effectively, concisely, maintaining liaison with individual(s) and organization(s) with whom interface is required.

• Skilled at interfacing with all levels of personnel to obtain pertinent data

• Skilled in effectively utilizing computerized asset maintenance software (i.e. Maximo)

• Skilled at reviewing fault conditions and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and related technical documentation

Abilities

• Ability to give direction and provide work guidance to field crews

• Ability to exercise timely judgment in normal and emergency situations

Machine, Tools, Equipment, Software, Hardware Required

• Office 365

• AIMS

• Maximo

• GOTRS - General Orders Track Right System

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervises work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards. Is responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or GED

Minimum Experience

• Seven (7) years of Traction Power , Electronic Maintenance, Substation and/or Electrical Power Plant Maintenance experience, three (3) years of which must have been in a management and/or supervisory capacity.

Minimum Certification/Licensure

• Valid Driver’s License

• Roadway Worker Protection Certification Level 4

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technologies or Similar

• Certified Electrician

• Vocational or Technical Electrical Training

ABOUT US

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), known as Metro, is the region’s leading public transportation provider. Serving a 2,054-square-mile jurisdiction, Metro operates six rail lines, 98 stations, 126 bus routes, and Metro Access, a shared-ride paratransit service. As one of the nation’s busiest transit systems, Metro connects communities, supports economic growth, and provides safe, reliable transportation.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment

• Personal interview

• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)

• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)

• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)

• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.