Manager, Vertical Transportation Apply
Responsible for managing vertical transportation performance of high use, critical business value elevators and escalators throughout the Authority. This position will focus on improving reliability and customer experiences, reviewing and approving all actions and plans from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and overseeing a comprehensive reliability-centered maintenance plan is put into effect. The manager of vertical transportation will also coordinate with the Authoritys construction and maintenance departments on all vertical transportation related activities and projects.
Qualifications
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides engineering and management services for vertical transportation projects of non-routine to moderately complex nature.
- Determines objectives and requirements, organizes programs and projects, and develops standards and guidelines for the Authoritys vertical transportation systems.
- Assists with planning, developing, and administering the capital and operating budgets and programs for the Authoritys vertical transportation systems.
- Develops scope of work of consultants and participate in consultant selection.
- Coordinates production of drawings and specifications for vertical transportation projects with outside consultants and contractors and with Authority personnel.
- Conducts witness testing on site and at manufacturers factory.
- Conducts field inspections of construction projects to determine status of work and ensure compliance with project design and specifications.
- Hires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates staff. Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to this position are the following jobs:
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CHALLENGES
- Providing design plans which meet all local, state, and federal standards, codes, and requirements, along with environmental and energy guidelines.
- Identifying, assessing, and incorporating new methods, materials, and technologies.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, plus 10 years experience related to Vertical Transportation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience relating to this position.
- Registered Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) and Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) certification
- Design experience in lieu of PE registration will be considered
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Working knowledge of general engineering and vertical transportation principles, methods, and techniques
- Working knowledge of related building codes and guidelines, including environmental and energy guidelines, City of Chicago building codes, ASME A17, NEC, NFPA standards
- Advanced knowledge in utilizing design software including passenger traffic analysis and simulation (ELEVATE), CADD, and BIM
WORKING CONDITIONS
- General office environment.
- Works outdoors, in or near station/terminal/shop/garage areas and on elevated, ballasted, and subway track areas adjacent to and energized contact rails and moving trains.
- Travels within the Chicago Metropolitan area and works various days and hours as assigned.
- Occasionally required to travel to other locations in North America.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED
- Standard office equipment
- Computer systems and software, technical manuals, and field equipment
- National, state, and local codes, standards, and technical literature
Additional Details Please note, employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.
Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.
Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.
CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.
During the hiring process, CTA?s Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.
Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.
Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.
CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.
During the hiring process, CTA?s Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.
Primary Location: USA-Illinois-Chicago
Job: Engineering
Job Posting: Feb 2, 2024, 12:37:48 PM
Position Type: Full-time Permanent (FTP)
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