Manager, SMS Standards and Procedures

Job ID: 17898 Business Unit: New York City Transit Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: MAINTENANCE SUPPORT Date Posted: Nov 3, 2026 Description JOB INFORMATION: Title: Manager, SMS Standards and Procedures Authority: TA Department: Subways Division/Unit: Car Equipment Location: MTA Coney Island Yard, Tower C Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Reporting Manager (if Applicable) Director, Maintenance Support Deadline (if Applicable) Open until filled Compensation: $123,860.00 - $154,825.00 (ENG005) POSIT I ON SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the development of the Scheduled Maintenance System (SMS) program for all revenue fleets. The incumbent will manage a staff of engineers to establish long-range SMS plans and component plans for 12 revenue car fleets. The manager will establish Bills of Materials for the work based upon normal equipment replacement cycles and disassemble performed with the Maintenance and Overhaul shops. These efforts will include directly interfacing with user groups, Procurement, Production Planning, and NYCT Senior Management. The manager will also address issues of obsolescence working with Car Systems Engineering, Procurement, and the Central Electronics Shop to support SMS schedules and in-line with budgetary and schedule constraints. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and manage the long-range Scheduled Maintenance System (SMS) program for all revenue car fleets, coordinating with maintenance, overhaul, procurement, production planning, and engineering stakeholders. Establish and maintain SMS plans, schedules, and program requirements to support overhaul activities for critical railcar systems and components. Lead component teardown and analysis activities to identify maintenance needs, replacement requirements, upgrades, and material demands across revenue and non-revenue fleets. Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs), material forecasts, work scopes, and maintenance requirements to support SMS programs and budget objectives. Evaluate and address component and system obsolescence issues by collaborating with engineering, procurement, and technical support groups to identify replacement solutions. Oversee prototype installations and testing of new equipment and components to validate safety, reliability, and performance requirements. Direct the development, validation, implementation, and continuous improvement of Overhaul Process Manuals (OPMs), maintenance procedures, and technical work instructions. Manage engineering staff, shop personnel, vendors, and suppliers to ensure maintenance procedures support safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. Oversee Division of Car Equipment (DCE) technical documentation, including record drawings, parts catalogs, work manuals, maintenance manuals, and system upgrade documentation. Administer and maintain the eDocs system, ensuring documentation accuracy, compliance, accessibility, and records management standards are met. Review, accept, and maintain Car History Books and other technical deliverables associated with new railcar procurement contracts. Support new car procurement projects by reviewing technical manuals, participating in maintainability demonstrations, and ensuring compliance with Interactive Training Manual (ITM) requirements. Develop specifications and provide technical input for repair, upgrade, and maintenance contracts in coordination with Procurement and Production Planning. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve fleet reliability, availability, maintainability, and long-term asset performance. Perform additional managerial responsibilities including contractor oversight, invoice review, policy compliance, issue escalation, and other assigned duties. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) from an accredited college in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience from an accredited college may be considered in lieu of a deg…

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