At Keolis Commuter Services (KCS) , we give every team member—and their ideas—a seat for the journey. We are a diverse team made up of different backgrounds, stories, and perspectives, which is our strength. If you’re looking for a career with a company that invests in your future, KCS is the place for you. We Imagine. We Care. We Commit!
Since 2014, Keolis Commuter Services has been entrusted with operating and maintaining the Commuter Rail network on behalf of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). During this time, we have worked to deliver a safe and reliable service, thanks to the knowledge and dedication of our team, and our experience operating transit networks around the world. Today, we're proud of the progress we have made together to deliver a best-in-class service for the Greater Boston community.
We believe our people are what make us great. That is why we demonstrate a commitment to a safe, healthy, and inclusive culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. Your future starts here.
At Keolis Commuter Services, LLC we provide a competitive compensation package that is designed to be flexible and comprehensive to meet the needs of our hard-working employees and their families.
Benefits Package Highlights:
- Generous Medical & Rx plan
- Railroad Retirement Benefits – a federal program that administers retirement, survivor, unemployment, and sickness benefits to U.S. railroad workers and their families.
- Fidelity 401K Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transit and Parking Reimbursement Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Sponsored Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits
- Education Assistance
- Short- & Long-term Disability Benefits
- Voluntary Benefits Plan options including
- Supplemental health plans for accidents, critical illness, hospital stays
- Pet, Home, Auto insurance
Role Purpose:
Responsible for overall performance of rolling stock HVAC through monitoring HVAC performance, measuring and tracking HVAC performance trends, participating in hands-on troubleshooting with maintenance personnel, developing and writing associated work procedures, and developing engineered solutions to HVAC related problems on rolling stock.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in HVAC, Mechanical or electrical engineering preferred
- Proven ability as a strong team leader to motivate the HVAC team to develop innovative solutions by sharing industry and engineering knowledge.
- Demonstrated capability to influence, negotiate and facilitate buy-in with a variety of stakeholders, including labor organizations.
- Key personal traits; collaborative, forward thinking, proactive, resilient, sound judgement, innovative.
- Comprehensive knowledge of HVAC systems
- Familiar with railroad equipment, planned preventative maintenance activities, performance improvement processes
- Working knowledge with APTA, AAR and CFR 49 parts 229 and 238
Skills:
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Exceptional planning, organization and time management skills
- Ability to manage and mentor technical personnel.
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make decisions for optimal results
- Ability to coordinate a variety of tasks and assignments
- Communication skills at interpersonal and all group levels.
- Ability to build trust in relationships.
- Methods and tools for performance optimization.
Key Accountabilities (Essential Job Duties):
HVAC Maintenance and Reliability:
- Ownership of the maintenance plan for HVAC across the coach and locomotive fleets.
- Includes continuous review and optimization to ensure year-round reliable performance of HVAC
- Provide technical expertise to support the Mechanical department with respect to HVAC.
- Lead technical investigations into mechanical/electrical failures involving HVAC and ensure any actions identified are followed up and closed out.
HVAC overhauls and modifications:
- Responsible for the identification of modifications, preparation of appropriate business cases and gaining financial support for their implementation in a timely manner to meet operational safety, performance targets and time scales.
- Manage HVAC related Engineering Change activities to ensure they deliver cost effective, compliant solutions while maintaining full control of HVAC configuration.
- Work with the Technical Team and MBTA to develop prototypes and oversee first of class installs.
HVAC Related Training:
- Support the training department in the development of training courses and materials for craft employees undertaking work on HVAC.
- Support the materials team to investigate vendor quality issues, manage obsolescence, manage the warranty process, and provide standards for materials to be procured against, such as overhaul instructions.
- Collaborate with Materials to reduce material related maintenance delays
General Requirements:
- Demonstrate understanding and adhere to the KCS principles of Operational Excellence & Safety, Employee Engagement, Customer Satisfaction, Corporate Social Responsibility and Economic Performance.
- Document key processes to ensure they are consistently delivered and there is no uncertainty about the scope of work that is required.
- Support the delivery of Keolis and MBTA Projects as directed.
- Support other members of the Technical Team as required.
- Comply with all safety rules and procedures and report all hazards as required.
- Plan for and direct operations during service disruptions and periods of extreme weather to ensure a safe working environment.
- Carry out other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions (including Physical Demands):
- This role is primarily Monday – Friday Day Shift but may require occasional overnight or weekend support.
- There is a mixture of office work and on equipment troubleshooting.
- Frequent travel to Commuter Rail locations other than BET is expected.
Additional 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, and Keolis retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties of this position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. 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.