Chief Operations Officer-Rail is responsible for all facets of rail operations and maintenance for COASTER and SPRINTER, including daily operations, vehicle maintenance, signals, and right-of-way. Responsible for all aspects of rail services including administration and oversight of contractors and/or District personnel. Departments included are Rail Operations, Rail Systems, Maintenance of Way, and Rail Engineering. Emphasis is placed on safe, high quality, cost-effective service delivery… Show more Chief Operations Officer-Rail is responsible for all facets of rail operations and maintenance for COASTER and SPRINTER, including daily operations, vehicle maintenance, signals, and right-of-way. Responsible for all aspects of rail services including administration and oversight of contractors and/or District personnel. Departments included are Rail Operations, Rail Systems, Maintenance of Way, and Rail Engineering. Emphasis is placed on safe, high quality, cost-effective service delivery, maintenance of railroad assets, and effective capital project delivery. Show less

Supports all facets of rail operations and maintenance for COASTER and SPRINTER, including the day-to-day management of Centralized Traffic Control Systems, Positive Train Control (PTC), signaling, communications, configuration management, operations systems, and engineering design criteria. Provides project management, resource allocation and management, project plan definition, business process analysis and transformation, project controls, inspection services, quality management, testing… Show more Supports all facets of rail operations and maintenance for COASTER and SPRINTER, including the day-to-day management of Centralized Traffic Control Systems, Positive Train Control (PTC), signaling, communications, configuration management, operations systems, and engineering design criteria. Provides project management, resource allocation and management, project plan definition, business process analysis and transformation, project controls, inspection services, quality management, testing oversight, reporting, and implementation support services for the aforementioned responsibility areas.Directs, and manages all consultant and contractor resources used to support signaling and communications projects and maintenance. Supervises the activities of contractors and consultant project teams through all phases of development and system installation, work site inspections, testing, and cutover, including reviews of design drawings, specifications, technical data analysis and reports and product submittals for conformance to contract requirements, and Federal and State regulations. Effectively manages best practices in safety, quality, and production, and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, NCTD, and local rules and regulations. Show less

Manages the day-to-day operations of Centralized Traffic Control Systems, Positive Train Control (PTC), signaling, communications, configuration management, operations systems, and engineering design criteria for Rail Systems. Provides project management, resource allocation and management, project plan definition, business process analysis and transformation, project controls, inspection services, quality management, testing oversight, reporting, and directs/ oversees implementation support… Show more Manages the day-to-day operations of Centralized Traffic Control Systems, Positive Train Control (PTC), signaling, communications, configuration management, operations systems, and engineering design criteria for Rail Systems. Provides project management, resource allocation and management, project plan definition, business process analysis and transformation, project controls, inspection services, quality management, testing oversight, reporting, and directs/ oversees implementation support services for the aforementioned responsibility areas. Program Manager of the Districts Positive Train Control Implementation responsble for all segments of deployment of PTC including the wayside, office, communications and on-board segments.Also responsible for the development and maintenance of design criteria and standard plans for signaling and communications that are consistent with established, recommended practices and cost-effective.Districts Association of American Railroads (AAR) primary contact. Member of the AAR PTC Interoperability Committee. Active member of the Los Angeles Basin Regional PTC Interoperability Committee. Show less

Support the Chief Rail System Officer in the day-to-day management of Centralized Traffic Control Systems, Positive Train Control (PTC), signaling, communications, configuration management, operations systems, and engineering design criteria for Rail Systems. Provides project management, resource allocation and management, project plan definition, business process analysis and transformation, project controls, inspection services, quality management, testing oversight, reporting, and… Show more Support the Chief Rail System Officer in the day-to-day management of Centralized Traffic Control Systems, Positive Train Control (PTC), signaling, communications, configuration management, operations systems, and engineering design criteria for Rail Systems. Provides project management, resource allocation and management, project plan definition, business process analysis and transformation, project controls, inspection services, quality management, testing oversight, reporting, and implementation support services for the aforementioned responsibility areas as directed by the Chief Rail System Officer. Show less

An integral role in the delivery of rail signal and communication related maintenance and projects and programs necessary to deliver safe, convenient, reliable and user-friendly public transportation services.Typical projects include oversight, coordination and administration of contractors, consultants, and staff on projects within the district in the planning, maintenance and construction of railroad signal, communication facilities and systems.Represent NCTD in the… Show more An integral role in the delivery of rail signal and communication related maintenance and projects and programs necessary to deliver safe, convenient, reliable and user-friendly public transportation services.Typical projects include oversight, coordination and administration of contractors, consultants, and staff on projects within the district in the planning, maintenance and construction of railroad signal, communication facilities and systems.Represent NCTD in the coordination of all phases of railroad signal and communication projects, requiring a high level interaction between multiple departments, outside agencies including SANDAG, and consultants. Show less

Manage the safety and production of 25 employees including Mainline Signal employees, Retarder Yard Signal employees, and M/W Electricians ensuring safe, efficient train operation. Ensure safety through proper maintenance and inspection of grade crossings warning devices, signals, switches, and defect detectors on mainline and branch tracks. Responsible for electrical and signal on two movable bridges, I-Street & Martinez Bridges. Responsible for hump yard computer systems, piston… Show more Manage the safety and production of 25 employees including Mainline Signal employees, Retarder Yard Signal employees, and M/W Electricians ensuring safe, efficient train operation. Ensure safety through proper maintenance and inspection of grade crossings warning devices, signals, switches, and defect detectors on mainline and branch tracks. Responsible for electrical and signal on two movable bridges, I-Street & Martinez Bridges. Responsible for hump yard computer systems, piston retarders, switches and other control systems throughout Roseville Yard. Manage a budget of nearly $3 Million for maintenance operations of the mainline signal, hump yard equipment, & electrical systems. Provide technical expertise, assess technical needs, and ensure proper training of employees, both required company training and further signal/electrical training.Accompany Federal Railroad Administration Inspectors and California Public Utilities Inspectors on periodic inspections and make appropriate reports. Develop, implementation, and execute a safety process to ensure safety of employees. Show less

Manage multiple, simultaneous trans-Atlantic fiber optic telecommunications installation projects from capacity upgrades to full-scope design-builds each consisting of 2 - 4 sites, each supported by full terminal installation crews. Designed station layouts for efficient equipment utilization, power consumption and operating efficiency building in ease of capacity expansion by non-technical construction teams. Prepared documentation, terminal station and customer as built… Show more Manage multiple, simultaneous trans-Atlantic fiber optic telecommunications installation projects from capacity upgrades to full-scope design-builds each consisting of 2 - 4 sites, each supported by full terminal installation crews. Designed station layouts for efficient equipment utilization, power consumption and operating efficiency building in ease of capacity expansion by non-technical construction teams. Prepared documentation, terminal station and customer as built drawings.Simultaneously managed multiple sites in the US, UK, Netherlands, Portugal and Germany, which were in various stages of completion. Upgraded live equipment on existing station to newest technology on time, within budget, according to technical requirements, and meeting supply contract specifications with no disruption to service. Created methods of procedures, developed bills of materials, and coordinated activities between installation and network operating customers, their sub-contractors and Tyco Telecommunication's management. Show less