Chief Maintenance Supervisor (Temporary)

This position is a TEMPORARY position ending on 12/31/2026

Please note that employees competing for a non-represented position are expected to have completed one year in a position before being appointed to a new position within the agency. This gives employees the time typically needed to produce solid performance and achieve professional development in each position.

Additional Information: This position may require nighttime and weekend response dependent on incidents as they occur.

Responsibilities

The specifications outlined are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in this position. The specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Compliance & Safety the successful candidate Roles and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Perform Comprehensive observations, inspections, and audits of operations, facilities, right of ways, employee activities/ work practices, construction work practices, to ensure compliance with all applicable federal , state, and Port Authority/ PATH policies and  procedures.
• Responds to and Investigates rail accidents, incidents, derailments, fires, injuries, collisions, construction incidents etc. 
• Provides corrective actions, and mitigation recommendations and follow-up assessments and utilizes Hazard Identification Resolution Process.
• Provides detailed briefs, reports, and presentations to the Manager, Compliance & Safety.
• Data Collection and analysis of all reported trespasser, employee, contractor, near-miss incidents, and all other rail incidents to identify trends and root causes to provide proactive recommendations to prevent and reduce exposure and future incidents.
• Assists with facilitating staff meetings, operational calls, safety committee meetings.
• Provides Safety Training and Roadway Worker training
• Assists with the continuous improvement and implementation of the System Safety Program Plan, Fatigue Risk Management Plan, Emergency Plans, and other safety programs and initiatives.
• Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures.
• Provides 24/7 on-call coverage for all safety related incidents and immediately responds to and investigates those incidents. Assures that all regulatory notifications are made in a timely manner
• Provides Respirator Fit testing
• Supports Regulatory Safety compliance and Reporting Compliance
• Conducts fields audits for construction activities to ensure compliance with Roadway Worker regulations and other safety rules and regulations. 
• Assists with special projects and other duties as assigned by the Manager Compliance & Safety.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Safety Management, or related areas such as an Applied Science or System Safety degree from an accredited college or university or 7+ years of experience in rail operations/ accident/incident investigation, Five of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of OSHA and FRA Regulations
• Certification in OSHA 30-Hour General Industry or Construction.
• Must posses a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 356 days a year.
• Applicants must meet all performance and attendance standards and have completed all probationary periods.

Desired Qualifications

Ideal candidates will present the following profile:

• Experience in rail accident/accident investigation, vehicle/equipment accident, and personal injury investigations.
• Knowledge of rail operations and rail systems, including train control, car equipment, signal systems, traction power, track and rail infrastructure.
• Prior experience in the review of project Health and Safety Plans (HASP)
• Thorough knowledge of the PATH Book of Rules and PA /PATH polici