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The Boston Power Director position manages the power distribution on the Northeast Corridor from New Haven, CT to Boston, MA. This position supervises the operations and sectionalizing of the Electric Traction power distribution and signal power within the assigned territory. In addition, this position directly supervises the safety of operations, resources, configuration and switching of the electrification system components. The Power Director position performs a critical role in Amtrak’s Electric Traction Department, ensuring the traction power network is operated in a safe, economical, and reliable manner.
Job Responsibility:
Utilize proper radio and telephone communication techniques
Monitor and respond appropriately to abnormal system conditions and problems
Identify, report, and document all critical events
Coordinate Electric Traction functions and outages
Prepares and issues AC Clearances for the protection of Amtrak employees and other personnel
Shift work within a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week operations center
Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver’s License
Experience using PC-based word processing spreadsheets, and presentation software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.…)
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, collaborative, and relationship building skills
Must be highly organized and able to handle a variety of duties in a safe and accurate manner, frequently with limited timeframes and in a multi-tasking condition
Nice to have:
Exposure to railroad electric traction systems, frequency converters, and SCADA control systems
Experience working in an operations or dispatching center
Experience in a leadership role
Associates or Technical degree in an electrical related field
What we offer:
Health, dental and vision plans
Wellness programs
Flexible spending accounts
401K retirement plan
Life insurance
Paid time off
Reimbursement of education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits