Utah Transit Authority
Job Summary
The Manager Power Systems Maintenance (Bus & Rail) is responsible for the leadership, management, and oversight of power systems infrastructure across UTA's bus and rail operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and customer-focused service delivery. This position leads power systems maintenance personnel in executing strategic goals, objectives, and initiatives while ensuring compliance with electrical system inspection and maintenance policies, rules, procedures, work instructions, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Key responsibilities include managing and overseeing the activities and operations of power systems
maintenance programs and infrastructure, including the inspection, preventive maintenance, repair,
installation, and modification of power systems supporting electric bus charging systems, overhead
catenary systems (OCS), traction power systems, power distribution cables, and electrical substation
equipment. The Manager is responsible for directing inspections and repairs of traction power voltage systems, circuit breakers, monitoring systems, and associated electrical components.
This role works closely with engineering, technical support, and field maintenance staff to develop solutions for system reliability, power distribution integrity, and long-term electrical infrastructure
resiliency.The Manager oversees power systems maintenance schedules and work plans, including preventive maintenance programs and emergency response protocols, and directs and monitors infrastructure improvement projects while conducting performance reviews. The Manager supports and prioritizes the evaluation of power system inspection reports, provides insight and analysis to improve electrical system reliability, and reviews reportable power-related service delays, recommending countermeasures for improved system availability.
This role also oversees the troubleshooting, analysis, and isolation of malfunctions in power systems; conducts inspections and tests; and modifies, maintains, and repairs electric bus charging systems,
overhead catenary lines, traction power systems, circuit breakers, and other substation equipment. It
includes oversight of the availability of spare electrical parts and materials necessary to maintain
continuous system integrity.This role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and decision-making skills to guide teams, sustain power systems maintenance efficiency, and uphold the principles of The UTA Wayprioritizing people, safety, service, and stewardship.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION/TRAINING: Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Electronic, Power), maintenance, public administration, transportation/logistics, or a related discipline.
EXPERIENCE: Five years of progressive experience in power systems maintenance supporting bus and rail operations. This includes developing and aligning maintenance processes for substations, overhead catenary systems (OCS), and electric bus charging infrastructure to ensure consistency, safety, and efficiency; leading initiatives to enhance power system performance and reliability; overseeing asset maintenance strategies; and working directly with regulatory agencies and industry standards, including those set by AREMA (American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association).
Three years of supervisory experience in a power systems or electrical infrastructure maintenance environment, including experience overseeing and integrating electrical maintenance operations across multiple transit modes (e.g., light rail, commuter rail, electric bus), delivering strategic initiatives, managing cross-functional technical teams, and coordinating complex inspection, repair, and commissioning activities related to transit power distribution systems.
Experience with budget development, performance measurement, labor relations, and contract management.
Demonstrated experience working with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), or other applicable regulatory agencies in a power systems or transit infrastructure maintenance capacity. Familiarity with AREMA recommended practices and specifications preferred.
This job requires regular and predictable attendance.
Knowledge:
- Power systems maintenance principles, including preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance for transit-related electrical infrastructure.
- Electrical infrastructure systems including substations, overhead catenary systems (OCS), and electric bus charging stations.
- Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations related to transit power systems and electrical safety.
- Industry best practices for electrical maintenance efficiency, asset reliability, and system uptime.
- Asset management principles for power systems, including lifecycle planning, procurement, and replacement strategies.
- Labor relations, collective bargaining agreements, and their impact on electrical maintenance operations.
- Safety Management Systems (SMS), hazard analysis, grounding procedures, lockout/tagout protocols, and electrical risk mitigation strategies.
- Contract management practices, including the development of scopes of work, specifications, and oversight of vendor performance.
- Budgeting, cost control, and financial planning for power systems maintenance and capital improvement programs.
- Emergency response and incident management protocols related to electrical service disruptions and infrastructure failures.
- AREMA standards and recommended practices relevant to electrical and power systems infrastructure.
Skills:
- Diagnosing and resolving electrical reliability and system performance issues across bus and rail operations.
- Developing and implementing electrical maintenance policies, standards, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Supervising and developing technical personnel, including conducting performance evaluations and career development planning.
- Analyzing electrical maintenance data and developing KPIs for power system condition, uptime, and asset health.
- Coordinating electrical maintenance activities to ensure safety, minimize service disruptions, and support operational continuity.
- Preparing technical reports, root cause analyses, and strategic recommendations for infrastructure investments.
- Developing and managing budgets for power systems maintenance and capital projects.
- Leading safety programs, investigating electrical incidents, and enforcing corrective actions.
- Coordinating emergency response and service recovery during electrical outages and infrastructure failures.
- Administering vendor contracts, monitoring compliance, and validating invoices for accuracy.
Abilities:
- Leading and managing a comprehensive power systems maintenance program for both bus and rail infrastructure.
- Overseeing inspection, testing, and commissioning activities for substations, OCS, switchgear, and charging infrastructure.
- Establishing and monitoring performance goals and maintenance targets to meet operational and safety objectives.
- Designing and implementing technical training programs to improve workforce knowledge and promote a strong safety culture.
- Collaborating with internal departments, utilities, industry peers, and regulatory agencies to improve system reliability and maintenance effectiveness.
- Supporting strategic planning and workforce development efforts to ensure long-term operational readiness.
- Functioning as a Disaster Response Worker, including work on nights, weekends, or during emergencies requiring electrical support.
- Effectively communicating complex electrical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership and field teams.
- Embracing and implementing emerging technologies to modernize maintenance operations and improve service delivery.
UTA Competencies:
- Business Acumen – Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of the broader issues affecting field of expertise and organization.
- Managerial Courage – Standing strong in the face of adversity and taking necessary risk to achieve results.
- Change Management – Dealing comfortably with the uncertainty of change. Dealing constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.
- Communicates Effectively – Creating an open environment in which thoughts are expressed freely and information flows easily.
- Decision Making – Making sound decisions that consider multiple options, seeking input from others; reaching good decisions in a timely manner.
- Drives Results – Fostering a strong bottom-line orientation; accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks; exceeding goals successfully; pushing self and others to achieve results.
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An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]
Pay Rate: $100,800.00 Annually or Depending on Experience
Close Date: July 3rd, 2025 at 5:59PM
* Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.
*Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.
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