VP Electronics Maintenance
Company: Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Position at New York City Transit Title: VP,
Electronics Maintenance First Date of Posting:03/19/2026 Last Date
of Filing: Open until filled Authority: TA/OA Department: Subways
Division/Unit: Customer Environment & Facilities / Electronics
Maintenance Division Reports to: Senior Vice President, Customer
Environment & Facilities Work Location: 2 Broadway - Manhattan
Hours of Work: Managerial Summary of Position Responsible for the
executive direction, strategic planning, state of good repair
(SOGR), maintenance, and operation of NYCT’s electronic systems
supporting communications, life safety, customer service, revenue
collection, and other technology systems across Subways and Buses.
Oversees voice, operating data, wireless, radio, copper, and fiber
optic infrastructures. Directs maintenance and installation of
AFC/OMNY equipment across all NYCT locations. Ensures effective
performance of the Central Electronic Repair Shop, which supports
Car Equipment, AFC, and other MTA agencies. Provides leadership in
safety, EAM data analysis, and contributes significantly to capital
program initiatives for communications projects. Compensation:
Salary Range Min $220,000 - Max $228,000 – (Job Family, Gen) Grade
013 Responsibilities Direct 24/7/365 maintenance, operation, and
repair of NYCT communications systems, ensuring reliability, cost
effectiveness, availability, and SOGR performance. Implement new
technologies and system expansions to meet NYCT’s operational
needs. Lead maintenance and operation of AFC/OMNY hardware and
station communication links, including Select Bus Service and
turnstile installations; operate fare collection equipment test
labs; manage farebox and coin retrieval equipment; collaborate with
NYPD to address vandalism and fare evasion. Direct operations of
the Central Electronics Shop responsible for repairing
mission?critical components for Car Equipment, AFC/OMNY, CBTC,
internal groups, and other MTA agencies. Ensure industry?standard,
cost?effective performance; specify test equipment and training
needs for new car classes. Oversee and expand security and life
safety systems (CCTV, Access Intrusion Systems). Maintain high
availability of recorders, card readers, and related hardware.
Provide video/access downloads for investigations and respond to
NYPD Code Red alerts 24/7. Develop and lead strategic initiatives
to research and implement new technologies. Partner with
Construction & Development teams on design, build, and acceptance
of all capital projects with EMO?maintained systems. Use EAM data
to identify assets for 20?year needs assessments and determine
cost?effective maintenance strategies. Education and Experience
Education: Degree required; Baccalaureate preferred. Major in
Business Administration, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a
satisfactory equivalent field. Professional Experience: Minimum of
20 years of relevant industry experience, including 10 years in a
managerial or supervisory capacity. Desired Skills Extensive
managerial experience in a 24/7 mission critical operation with
mastery of complex systems operations and maintenance,
documentation, personnel training and contractor management.
Executive leadership in large?scale electronic systems operations
and maintenance Knowledge of NYCT policies and operations with
experience in union contracts and negotiations. Expertise in
communications infrastructure (voice, data, radio, wireless, fiber,
copper) Strong knowledge of fare collection technologies (AFC/OMNY)
Proven ability to manage mission?critical repair shop operations
Experience collaborating with law enforcement (NYPD/FDNY) on safety
and security systems Ability to analyze EAM data to drive
preventative and remedial maintenance strategies Excellent
strategic thinking skills. Excellent verbal and written
communication skills. Selection Method: Based on evaluation of
education, skills, experience, and interview. All appointments,
with the exception of the Department of Subways employees on
MABSTOA payroll, will be made on the NYCT payroll. Other
Information: Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law &
the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking
position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure
(FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
(the “Commission”). Equal Employment Opportunity: MTA and its
subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers,
including with respect to veteran status and individuals with
disabilities
Keywords: Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Levittown , VP Electronics Maintenance, IT / Software / Systems , Brooklyn, New York
