The Safety Manager will lead the safety administration, enforcement, and training services for a large metropolitan light rail and streetcar transit system while providing safe, reliable and customer focused services in compliance with all regulations and policies.
Key Accountabilities:
• Accountable for the overall safety performance of the operation.
• Develops and manages all Safety and Training SOPs and plans.
• Adheres and ensures compliance to all local and federal (FTA) regulations and in accordance with Keolis and Agency policies.
• Takes an active part in all safety meetings.
• Investigates all accidents / incidents and develops actionable correction plans when appropriate.
• Responsible for the collection and reporting for all safety and training metrics / KPIs.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen safety, security, and training programs.
• Control safety activities and lead with an overall “safety first” attitude.
• Support in leading a customer-oriented culture where all staff ‘Think Like a Passenger’.
Skills, Knowledge, & Experience:
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in a light rail operation, three of which are in a related position or program.
• Possess a U.S. Department of Labor (“OSHA”) Card or achieve and maintain the card within one year of hire.
• Possess the ability to apply knowledge in the safety profession to prevent injury an illness and property and environmental damage.
• Has attended formal safety related course work, such as OSHA, Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (“ADOSH”), Arizona General Contractors Construction Safety or National Safety Council.
• NIMS Certification is required.
• Experience or knowledge of FTA regulated transit systems, with FRA experience considered.
• In-depth understanding of the structure and deployment of effective Safety Management Systems across operational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work with labor organizations and interpret collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).
• Knowledge of all laws and regulations (CFR, DOT, FTA, OSHA).
• College degree preferred.
• Must be available to respond at all times.
• Must be a resident of proposed business (or willing to relocate).
Keolis is a leading provider of passenger transportation services throughout the U.S. and Canada, carrying millions of people via train, bus and ADA paratransit each year through public contracts held coast to coast. Keolis transportation services include fleet management and maintenance, logistics, and routing services.
