Technical Rail Director

Company: Keolis Commuter Services
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of Rail operations experience is required
• Knowledge of various rail modes such as Commuter Rail, Light Rail, and/or Streetcar preferred
• Knowledge of Operations of DMUs and EMUs required
• Knowledge of Maintenance of Equipment (DMUs and EMUs) and Maintenance of Way (Track, Signaling and Communications, OCS, Catenary-free solutions, etc.) required
• Knowledge of FRA and FTA regulations required
• Knowledge of Customer Service, Mobilizations / Transitions, Planning & Scheduling, Safety & Training, and/or Security, Labor / Unions as it applies to operations, required
• Must have experience writing technical documents (including but not limited to plans, SOPs, etc.)
• Experience working as Project Director/ Manager and/or on pursuits preferredSkills:
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent writing skillsKey Accountabilities: Business Development
    • Serves as Project Director, Lead SME and technical writer for pursuits
    • Serves as key point of contact for leading Rail pursuits
    • Leads technical analyses and due diligence in areas such as operations, train and infrastructure maintenance, planning and scheduling, and runcutting and rostering, safety & security, etc.
    • Lead research and review of documents and plans, focusing on Operations, Maintenance, Customer Service, Mobilizations / Transitions, Planning & Scheduling, Safety & Training, and/or Security, Labor / Unions, required
    • Lead the development of technical plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
    • Participates in technical reviews and discussions
    • Leads technical presentations to governance
    • Assist with pricing activities
    • Manages Rail Operations and Maintenance SME
    • Collaborates with Pricing and other support functions
    • Supports other activities as needed by the VP of Rail DevelopmentAdditional Statements
      • Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.
      • Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world.
      • Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.
      • EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
      • Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.
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