Chicago Transit Authority
Senior Occupational Health & Safety Specialist
Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Senior Occupational Health & Safety Specialist Description Salary: $125,000 - $132,500 POSITION SUMMARY Plans and coordinates the activities of employees engaged in the formulation of safety standards, procedures and specifications including methodologies and strategies that promote injury prevention and work safety. Collaborates with all Authority departments to analyze working conditions and procedures and recommends safety improvements. Audits accident data to identify trends and accidents that can be prevented with improved processes. Responsibilities
Leads comprehensive inspections and audits of various CTA property locations and sites, including facilities, shops, and garages to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and CTA regulations. Performs thorough inspections and audits at various CTA locations, including facilities, shops, and garages to ensure they meet OSHA and CTA safety standards. Reviews inspection reports and records to confirm compliance with safety regulations. Identifies deficiencies and areas of risk within transit property locations and suggests facility and work area improvements. Assists in identifying and implementing long-term solutions to systemic safety issues identified in inspections and investigations to minimize severity and preventing recurrence. Develops and implements proactive safety initiatives to eliminate or control unsafe behaviors, environments, and hazards in accordance with OSHA regulations and CTA requirements. This includes creating safety programs, policies, procedures, training objectives, and other initiatives to promote safe operations and prevent incidents. Evaluates audit findings and accident data to identify hazards and accident types that can be prevented. Performs safety assessments of CTA facilities, garages, and shop safety processes and procedures to document compliance requirements and recommends corrective actions or changes to policies and procedures that promote regulatory compliance. Implements safety programs and training to field personnel on CTA safety programs and procedures. Monitors and reports on the effectiveness of implemented safety programs. Serves as subject matter expert to conduct reviews and analysis of new and existing standard operating procedures, operating rules, bulletins and training programs to ensure that the latest requirements are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and codes. Facilitates safety incident / event and injury investigations and assists managers in creating corrective and/or preventative action. Reviews injury report findings to determine if event is isolated or if it applies CTA wide, and determine if mitigations are necessary surrounding processes, procedures, or engineering solutions. Analyzes federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to occupational safety and health to develop and prepare safety programs and procedures to ensure CTA compliance and safety. This includes OSHA, IDOT and FTA laws and regulations. Leads the administration of a variety of programs addressing occupational health and safety issues including trauma, blood borne pathogen, hearing conservation, and other safety related programs. Evaluates program goals and objectives, determines training or support requirements, and makes recommendations on program implementation plans. Performs and reviews Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) to identify hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities for the purpose of elimination or control and recommends solutions to eliminate and/or minimize risk. Hires, trains, supervises, develops, monitors, and evaluates staff. Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval. Ensures ongoing professional development for all direct reports, including identifying pertinent training opportunities and encouraging active participation in safety professional societies. Performs other related duties as assigned. Challenges
Keeping abreast of all compliance regulations with OSHA and other regulatory compliance programs. Involvement with the regulatory agencies (e.g., Chicago Dept. of Public Health, Illinois Dept. of Labor) Remaining calm dealing with multiple constraints or deadlines in a 24-hour 7 days a week operation. Keeping abreast of all CTA operations in connection with safety aspects. Maintaining awareness of liability concerns when dealing with legal community and oversight organizations. Qualifications
Education/Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Public Health, Environmental Engineering, or a related field plus five (5) years of experience in creating and maintaining safety initiatives and/or OSHA practices, or a combination of education and experience related to the position. Must have five (5) years of experience in leading a team. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred. Physical Requirements
Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery. Demands include extensive moving (up to 3 miles at one time), sometimes on rocks and on narrow catwalks, and traversing (onto trains and back down and up and down ladders of various sizes). Must wear applicable restrictive personal protective equipment. Must be able to lift various objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Detailed knowledge of the application of OSHA and regulatory compliance programs; SMS practices; and methods for evaluating and inspecting workplaces, processes, products, or other systems. Working knowledge of CTA operations, facilities, vehicles, rules and procedures. Working knowledge of investigations, research, analysis, and data compilation and report presentation. Strong oral and written communications skills; strong interpersonal skills in dealing with external groups and/or organizations. Ability to apply safety and occupational health laws, regulations, and practices to advise or resolve technical matters; analyze or interpret job processes to determine hazard probability; work independently; handle sensitive information with confidentiality; collaborate with other departments; anticipate and evaluate hazardous conditions; develop, implement, and evaluate hazard control designs and programs. Working Conditions
General office environment; must carry a cellular phone/tablet. Travel to various CTA property locations including facilities, garages, and shops. Varied conditions including all weather ranges and potentially extreme heights; working near electrified third rail; subway tunnels with limited clearance. May require extended or irregular hours to respond to CTA safety issues or emergencies; available to respond to calls outside regular hours. Equipment, Tools, and Materials Utilized
Standard office equipment; computer and Microsoft Office Suite; various measuring devices, cameras, handheld devices, label maker, gauges, tools, safety vests, respirator, and PPE. Additional Details: Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per applicable labor contracts. Final salary determined by qualifications. Applicants, if hired, must comply with CTA\'s residency ordinance. CTA is an equal opportunity employer. No discrimination based on protected statuses. CTA will provide reasonable accommodations as needed. If you require an accommodation, contact arc@transitchicago.com. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided. During the hiring process, CTA\'s HR will contact candidates with next steps. Please review benefits at CTA: https://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/
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Senior Occupational Health & Safety Specialist Description Salary: $125,000 - $132,500 POSITION SUMMARY Plans and coordinates the activities of employees engaged in the formulation of safety standards, procedures and specifications including methodologies and strategies that promote injury prevention and work safety. Collaborates with all Authority departments to analyze working conditions and procedures and recommends safety improvements. Audits accident data to identify trends and accidents that can be prevented with improved processes. Responsibilities
Leads comprehensive inspections and audits of various CTA property locations and sites, including facilities, shops, and garages to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and CTA regulations. Performs thorough inspections and audits at various CTA locations, including facilities, shops, and garages to ensure they meet OSHA and CTA safety standards. Reviews inspection reports and records to confirm compliance with safety regulations. Identifies deficiencies and areas of risk within transit property locations and suggests facility and work area improvements. Assists in identifying and implementing long-term solutions to systemic safety issues identified in inspections and investigations to minimize severity and preventing recurrence. Develops and implements proactive safety initiatives to eliminate or control unsafe behaviors, environments, and hazards in accordance with OSHA regulations and CTA requirements. This includes creating safety programs, policies, procedures, training objectives, and other initiatives to promote safe operations and prevent incidents. Evaluates audit findings and accident data to identify hazards and accident types that can be prevented. Performs safety assessments of CTA facilities, garages, and shop safety processes and procedures to document compliance requirements and recommends corrective actions or changes to policies and procedures that promote regulatory compliance. Implements safety programs and training to field personnel on CTA safety programs and procedures. Monitors and reports on the effectiveness of implemented safety programs. Serves as subject matter expert to conduct reviews and analysis of new and existing standard operating procedures, operating rules, bulletins and training programs to ensure that the latest requirements are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and codes. Facilitates safety incident / event and injury investigations and assists managers in creating corrective and/or preventative action. Reviews injury report findings to determine if event is isolated or if it applies CTA wide, and determine if mitigations are necessary surrounding processes, procedures, or engineering solutions. Analyzes federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to occupational safety and health to develop and prepare safety programs and procedures to ensure CTA compliance and safety. This includes OSHA, IDOT and FTA laws and regulations. Leads the administration of a variety of programs addressing occupational health and safety issues including trauma, blood borne pathogen, hearing conservation, and other safety related programs. Evaluates program goals and objectives, determines training or support requirements, and makes recommendations on program implementation plans. Performs and reviews Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) to identify hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities for the purpose of elimination or control and recommends solutions to eliminate and/or minimize risk. Hires, trains, supervises, develops, monitors, and evaluates staff. Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval. Ensures ongoing professional development for all direct reports, including identifying pertinent training opportunities and encouraging active participation in safety professional societies. Performs other related duties as assigned. Challenges
Keeping abreast of all compliance regulations with OSHA and other regulatory compliance programs. Involvement with the regulatory agencies (e.g., Chicago Dept. of Public Health, Illinois Dept. of Labor) Remaining calm dealing with multiple constraints or deadlines in a 24-hour 7 days a week operation. Keeping abreast of all CTA operations in connection with safety aspects. Maintaining awareness of liability concerns when dealing with legal community and oversight organizations. Qualifications
Education/Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Public Health, Environmental Engineering, or a related field plus five (5) years of experience in creating and maintaining safety initiatives and/or OSHA practices, or a combination of education and experience related to the position. Must have five (5) years of experience in leading a team. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred. Physical Requirements
Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery. Demands include extensive moving (up to 3 miles at one time), sometimes on rocks and on narrow catwalks, and traversing (onto trains and back down and up and down ladders of various sizes). Must wear applicable restrictive personal protective equipment. Must be able to lift various objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Detailed knowledge of the application of OSHA and regulatory compliance programs; SMS practices; and methods for evaluating and inspecting workplaces, processes, products, or other systems. Working knowledge of CTA operations, facilities, vehicles, rules and procedures. Working knowledge of investigations, research, analysis, and data compilation and report presentation. Strong oral and written communications skills; strong interpersonal skills in dealing with external groups and/or organizations. Ability to apply safety and occupational health laws, regulations, and practices to advise or resolve technical matters; analyze or interpret job processes to determine hazard probability; work independently; handle sensitive information with confidentiality; collaborate with other departments; anticipate and evaluate hazardous conditions; develop, implement, and evaluate hazard control designs and programs. Working Conditions
General office environment; must carry a cellular phone/tablet. Travel to various CTA property locations including facilities, garages, and shops. Varied conditions including all weather ranges and potentially extreme heights; working near electrified third rail; subway tunnels with limited clearance. May require extended or irregular hours to respond to CTA safety issues or emergencies; available to respond to calls outside regular hours. Equipment, Tools, and Materials Utilized
Standard office equipment; computer and Microsoft Office Suite; various measuring devices, cameras, handheld devices, label maker, gauges, tools, safety vests, respirator, and PPE. Additional Details: Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per applicable labor contracts. Final salary determined by qualifications. Applicants, if hired, must comply with CTA\'s residency ordinance. CTA is an equal opportunity employer. No discrimination based on protected statuses. CTA will provide reasonable accommodations as needed. If you require an accommodation, contact arc@transitchicago.com. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided. During the hiring process, CTA\'s HR will contact candidates with next steps. Please review benefits at CTA: https://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/
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