Overview
Director, Rail Operations Jobs in Portland, Oregon, USA at TriMet
We are looking for an experienced leader in operations, ready to take on a critical role within a growing transit agency. Tri Met is seeking a Rail Director with the tenacity and strategic insight needed to lead, transform, and inspire our rail team. Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Operations Command Center and Rail, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of rail operations in Portland, Oregon.
This role requires a dedicated professional with a track record of success indriving organizational change, enhancing safety practices, and leading a strong operational team. The Director of Rail Operations will be responsible for addressing state safety requirements, and identifying opportunities to improve processes that are vital to the efficiency of our operations. This role willlead initiativesto build operator morale and cultivate a resilient, high-performingteam environment.
The ideal candidate will be a proven problem-solver who thrives infast-paced,challengingsituations, is ready to workhands-onalongside our team, and possesses a strong understanding of an operations environment. If you are a strong leader with an unwavering commitment to excellence and teamempowerment, we invite you to apply for the role of Rail Director at Tri Met.
This role requires being in office five (5) days per week.
Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required.
Serve as a good steward of Tri Met by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of Tri Met’s product and service offerings.
Responsible for the management of rail operational programs, including streetcar, rail field operations, and departmental staff. Responsibilities include setting of goals and performance objectives, and monitoring and adjusting as needed to achieve required results. Coordinates activities within rail operations to assure peak safety performance, operations efficiency, and productivity. Develop and deliver projects from inception to close-out, on time and within scope and budget.
Manage and maintain cost effective delivery of all rail transportation services.
Model, and hold staff accountable through opencommunication, employee participation, performance management, andprofessional development. Provide direct supervision andeffective leadershipof managers, assistant managers, supervisors, and operators, including oversight of hiring and training. Provide individual coaching, mentoring and counseling. Manage employee relations issues, including grievance handling,training and development, corrective actions, performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, and terminations. Ensure appropriate delegation of related issues.
Ensureeffective leadershipand management of all rail operations staff in support of agency goals, regarding safety, on time performance and customer service. Ensures coordination and cooperation between rail operations and other departments/divisions to support effective customer service. Develop awork environmentthat isinclusive,respectful, and in full partnership with members and officers of the ATU. Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and labor agreement throughout the workforce.
Develops recommendations and presentations to Executive Management on matters pertain…
Title: Director, Rail Operations
Company: TriMet
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Category: Management, Transportation
