Manager, Positive Train Control

JOB SUMMARY: The Manager, Positive Train Control (PTC) reports to the Deputy Director of Systems Engineering and is responsible for the engineering and oversight of the PTC System for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain).

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage the configuration, updates, changes, and interface management, and integration of the PTC, their subsystems, and assets.

• Responsible for development and update of Caltrain technical specifications and standards for assigned systems.

• Represent Caltrain for System Integration activities for all Caltrain projects including Caltrain Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project (PCEP). • Responsible for PTC updates and upgrade cutover effort for Caltrain.

• Responsible for PTC Integrated Lab located in Melon Park Control Center.

• Responsible for all documentation of assigned systems, including the book of plans, test plans/procedures, maintenance plans, procedures, cutover plans, and as built.

• Responsible for the development of maintenance plans for PTC System.

• Responsible for configuration management of the PTC system and its subsystems

• Manages integration of applicable AAR, EIC/ISA, IEEE, AREMA, AAR, and MIL standards, etc.

• Responsible for PTC interoperability with all tenants.

• Representing Caltrain for all PTC matters with the industry, AAR and ITC committees.

• Supervise staff. Hire, mentor, and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action. Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Participate in selection of staff. Coordinate staff training and professional development. Establish performance objectives. Monitor and evaluate employee performance.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Ensure Caltrain train control systems are functioning for optimal performance and in accordance with FRA mandated for all tenant railroads interoperability requirements.

• Provide general technical oversight of railroad train control systems and perform system usage and performance analyses. • Manage PTC maintenance vendor and its support service.

• Manage all PTC related assets.

• Ensure Caltrain train control office systems are compatible with Association of American Railroad (AAR) standards and follow the International Test Commission (ITC) guidelines including “N-2” backwards compatible software versions. • Responsible for all PTC operational performance reporting required by the FRA.

• Perform Annual performance review of I-ETMS Vendor.

• Develop engineering cost estimates related to PTC updates and upgrades • Manage all PTC technology refresh and software upgrades/updates and associated testing without interfering with Railroad Operations.

Evaluate job performance of staff which also includes the professional development of staff through the identification of on-the-job and other professional development opportunities.

• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.

• Performs other duties as assigned