Assistant Manager Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Job ID: 240269 Location: MD - Greenbelt Rail Facil Full/Part Time: Full-Time Posting Open-Close 06/25/2024 - 07/04/2024 Union NRP Regular/Temporary: Regular **Job Description** **Minimum Qualifications:** **Education** + Bachelor’s Degree in reliability, electrical, mechanical or related engineering field. + In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, a High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience in a maintenance-related role may be considered **Experience** + Minimum of seven (7) years of demonstrated experience in a maintenance position, which may include practical experience served as either a technician/mechanic, maintenance supervisor, maintenance planner or maintenance scheduler; or any combination of the listed maintenance experiences + Demonstrated strong experience in the use of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (e.g. Maximo). **Certification/Licensure** + N/A **Preferred** + Previous engineering or maintenance management experience + ASQ-CRE or CMRP certification + Driver’s License for jurisdiction of residence **Medical Group:** Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations. **Job Summary** The Assistant Manager, Maintenance Planning and Scheduling (MPLN) assists in managing the MPLN team. The incumbent assists in leading efforts to create, plan and schedule maintenance activities; assists in developing the implementation of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) methods throughout Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) maintenance departments and provides guidance regarding industry best practices of asset lifecycle management strategies. **Essential Functions** + Assists with managing MPLN’s staff in efforts to create efficient Corrective Maintenance (CM), Planned Corrective Maintenance (PCM) and Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs for various departments. + Assists with the completion of personnel administration activities, training enrollment and assigned tasks of staff members to achieve department objectives. Applies WMATA policy, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in conjunction with supervisory and interpersonal skills while utilizing existing enterprise systems (i.e. PeopleSoft and Maximo). + Leads MPLN’s team members in the updating of maintenance processes, forecasts and scheduling frequency based on the review of asset work order history, CM backlogs and failure analysis; Optimizing the efficiency of established maintenance work packs and maintenance programs. + Oversees the reporting methods and metrics used to establish Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) performance and definitions of compliance for RAIL and department(s) of RAIL Support Services. Providing technical maintenance assistance ensuring that respective department(s) goals and objectives are met. + Assists in managing Railcar and Railcar asset induction and creation; monitors asset data files for asset duplication, asset tagging, and data and serial number accuracy in asset management systems (i.e. CMMS, Maximo). + Supervises the collaboration with stakeholders, department heads, and managerial staff within assigned maintenance departments in reviewing the scope of maintenance activities; defining job plans, asset availability, manpower and resources/job kits. Clearly establishing performance targets, deadlines, outcomes and responsibilities of the maintenance program. + Serves as the lead point of contact for all rail asset maintenance planning and scheduling related issues, providing technical assistance to other maintenance/process personnel and external bodies (including legislative bodies). Ensures that all maintenance inquiries are addressed, fostering and maintaining effective relationships with other departments, facilities and offices. **Other Duties** + Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles **The** **functions** **listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.** **Evaluation Criteria** Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience. Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following: + Skills and/or behavioral assessment + Personal interview + Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses) + Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment) + Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions) + Review of a current motor vehicle report **Closing** WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law. This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.