Rail Operations Manager, Streetcar
$149,614–$205,858 year
On-site · Orange, California, United States
Job Summary
As Rail Operations Manager for the OC Streetcar, oversee contractor maintenance performance for streetcar vehicles and wayside systems, monitor fleet availability and service reliability, and ensure maintenance compliance. Lead analysis of recurring equipment issues and support root-cause investigations; coordinate with Operations Control, Safety, engineering, and contractor teams; support vehicle acceptance testing and transition to revenue service; track budgets, inventory, and lifecycle asset management; prepare reports on system performance and delays. Requires strong technical expertise in rail vehicle systems and infrastructure maintenance, knowledge of FTA regulations, and proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration to drive performance improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Electrical Technology, or related field
- Minimum 7 years of experience in rail transit vehicle and/or wayside systems maintenance oversight
- Knowledge of FTA 49 CFR requirements
- CPUС experience strongly preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Experience managing contractor performance and complex maintenance operations
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