Job Description

Opportunity Description

Perform oversight of contractor adherence to respective safety management programs and efforts to ensure optimal levels of service safety and reliability.  Monitor performance and documentation of safety audits, safety inspections and other elements of contractor programs.

Monitor compliance of training programs.  Review safety training content, attend training sessions, and monitor the instruction and development process.  Conduct record reviews, audits, and surveys (internal and external) as necessary.

Company Information

Rail Infrastructure Management Services

Job Duties

• Develop and lead ongoing Contractor Safety Meeting program to foster ongoing dialogue, responsiveness to issues and trends, adoption of best practices, collaboration and consistency.
• Review contractor reports on accidents, incidents, injuries and complaints, including preventability determinations.  Monitor performance in regard to safety KPIs and ensure conformance with contract and regulatory requirements, including those related to NTD reporting.  Collect and analyze data to identify opportunities to make corrections and improvements.
• Perform regular field inspections and audits to verify conformance to standards and requirements regarding safety and training.  Issue documentation of results and exercise applicable terms of contracts as appropriate.  Identify and address deficiencies by requiring corrective actions and applying appropriate contract terms.
• Collaborate with Operations, Customer Service, Contracts and other agency departments on safety issues.  Propose verbiage for policy and contract specifications as necessary. 
• Activate Event Alerts, manage related communications and represents Access Link at Company’s Emergency Operations Center during activations.  Provide post-event briefings to identify and utilize opportunities for future improvement and enhancement.
• Coordinates Access Link reporting and safety activities within the unit, Company Office of System Safety and other departments as required.  Provide presentations and represent Division at Board-level Safety Committee meetings, Service Provider safety events and other forums.
• Recommends and initiates hazard analyses as warranted for operations and provides as-needed recommendations for any mitigations.
• Perform feasibility analyses and studies of alternative approaches and new equipment and technologies.  Consider both quantitative and qualitative data in the generation of briefings, recommendations and decisions as appropriate.
• Manage the maintenance of unit Emergency Operating Plans and associated documentation to ensure continued service reliability.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Transportation Safety, or a related field.

Experience & Skills Required

• 5+ years of experience in safety management, safety compliance, or a related role, preferably in transportation or contractor management.
• Safety Certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), or similar credentials.
• First Aid/CPR Certification and knowledge of emergency response protocols.
• Ability to analyze safety data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and presenting to various stakeholders.
• Experience in developing and delivering training programs, along with an understanding of adult learning principles.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local safety regulations, including NTD reporting requirements.
• Understanding of safety management systems and best practices in contractor safety oversight
• Knowledge of hazard analysis methodologies and risk assessment techniques.
• Familiarity with safety management software and tools for tracking compliance and performance.
• Experience with data analysis tools and methods for collecting, analyzing, and reporting safety metrics.

Certifications

Safety Certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), or similar credentials.

First Aid/CPR Certification and knowledge of emergency response protocols preferred