Rail Maintenance Of Way Supervisor, Traction Power Supervisor

Date Opened: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:00 AM

Close Date: Friday, May 23, 2025 12:00 AM

Department: Charlotte Area Transit System Department

Transit & Rail Maintenance

Salary: $73,630.73 - $92,038.42 Commensurate with Experience

SUMMARY

The Traction Power Supervisor, using guidelines set forth by CATS, will direct the maintenance staff in the performance of their duties regarding the maintenance, servicing, inspection, and cleaning of the CATS power systems including traction power substation, overhead contact systems, power distribution, vehicle maintenance facility and associated equipment.
This position will oversee and direct complex and specialized troubleshooting, preventative and corrective maintenance, and overhauls to high power equipment such as AC/DC switchgear, transformers, rectifiers, breakers, disconnect switches, high tension overhead wire as well as ancillary support and emergency response equipment.
The traction power supervisor will respond to incidents that could affect revenue service, responding in such a manner as to provide safety to patrons and employees and to minimize damage to equipment.
The traction power supervisor will be called upon to provide support for other areas in regard to light rail service, wayside equipment, and public safety. The traction power supervisor will ensure that equipment is maintained to applicable IEEE, FTA, APTA, NCDOT, and CATS standards.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with other members of the Systems maintenance workforce and all related vocations to provide safe and reliable systems and equipment for daily revenue service.
• Responds to rail system emergencies that involve major service delays and/or serious equipment failures. Renders whatever remedial actions are needed to restore revenue service.
• Follows and adheres to all systems standards, policies and procedures applicable to the day-to-day operations of safe train movements and revenue service.
• Supervises staff in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of all equipment related to systems including but not limited to traction power substations, overhead contact system, distribution system, and all maintenance and emergency support equipment.
• Oversees the performance of acceptance testing and pre-service testing of newly acquired systems and equipment.
• Oversees planned maintenance as outlined by the OEM, IEEE, APTA, NCDOT, and CATS management and evaluates needed changes or upgrades and submits them to management for review. Complies with and enforces all regulations set forth by CATS, OSHA, IEEE, FTA, and NCDOT.
• Is responsible for ensuring compliance of safety and security responsibilities of this position and for complying with CATS’ safety and security rules, procedures and policies.
• Prepares and maintains comprehensive reports and correspondence.
• Generates comprehensive operational and maintenance procedures that ensure safety to employees and general public.
• Ensures accuracy of all inspection reports, training records, and other relevant documents.
• Utilizes computer-based maintenance and material management system to track and plan maintenance and repairs as well as track materials needed to perform maintenance.
• Provides technical support, training and research to ensure traction power staff is qualified and have appropriate resources to perform job functions.
• Coordinates with rail system instructor/supervisor to develop and implement appropriate employee training. Trains other rail personnel including hourly and management employees on traction power systems and equipment. Work cohesively with other CATS and other City department as well as contractors and utility companies to restore equipment to proper working condition.
• Directly support continuous implementation and compliance of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) State Safety Oversight Program Standards (SSOPS) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations 49 CFR Part 673 and 672 related to the Safety Management System (SMS) and the CATS Agency Safety Plan (ASP). Support Safety performance goals of CATS 
• Encourage employees to proactively support and report safety concerns following the CATS Safety Reporting options as described in your training and in the ASP. 
• As part of your responsibility to support the CATS Safety Culture, report safety concerns and issues through the various methods established by CATS as outlined in the ASP. 
• Advocate and promote a strong safety culture within CATS with regard to transportation services, capital programs, facility operations and maintenance, worksite procedures, employees, and customers following SMS and ASP. 
• Participate in internal and external