Valley Metro
Overview
Join the Valley Metro Team as a Rail Safety Specialist. As a Rail Safety Specialist at Valley Metro, you will play a key role in promoting a strong culture of safety and accountability across the rail system by coordinating, monitoring, and supporting safety-related programs within rail operations. You will collaborate with colleagues to implement and oversee safety initiatives, ensure compliance with system, occupational, and construction safety requirements, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. This position maintains compliance with applicable safety standards, conducts inspections and risk assessments, and supports efforts that enhance the safe and efficient operation of Valley Metro’s rail services. Valley Metro is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minimum Qualifications
— Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Engineering or a related field and two (2) years of experience conducting safety program activities, including safety audits, inspections, and investigations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties. Experience working in a public transit system is preferred. Licenses / Certifications
— Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license. Professional Safety Certifications are desirable. Responsibilities
Implements and monitors occupational safety program activities including facility inspections, accident investigations, and emergency planning operations; monitors program compliance with mandated laws, rules, and regulations. Provides technical safety information and compliance requirements to management staff, employees, and contractors. Supports safety audits, inspections, and testing in the areas of fire/life safety, safety certifications, and transit operations on Valley Metro facilities, operating divisions, construction sites, work practices, equipment, and safety devices. Assists with the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) program safety oversight of contractors and construction projects as required. Represents the agency in internal and external safety meetings and committees to provide comprehensive technical advice and assistance, ensuring accuracy of accident/injury reporting and knowledge of current or new applicable laws and regulations. Researches and tracks safety regulations to develop departmental safety policies and procedures and ensures their implementation. Assists with incident and accident investigations involving the public, contractors, and employees, determining causes and providing solutions and reports as required to regulatory agencies. Assists with internal and external reporting requirements; maintains records and develops reports on new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; prepares statistical reports as required. Performs other duties of similar nature and level as assigned. Knowledge
Safety Management Systems (SMS) and/or rail transit systems safety Rail transit systems safety Applicable OSHA regulations Current occupational safety and industrial hygiene standards Principles and practices of accident investigation programs Extensive knowledge of 49 CFR Part 659 Proper use of safety equipment and current trends in personal protective equipment Current techniques and methods used in the hazard analysis process including job hazard analysis Fire/life safety principles Principles and practices of construction safety Regulatory agency administrative, reporting and record keeping requirements Skills
Developing and implementing safety program plans and procedures Conducting investigations, analyzing data, and identifying and recommending corrective action Using discretion and judgment with operational issues and problems Using a personal computer and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office) Reading and interpreting technical information and contracts Maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding sensitive material Conducting oral presentations, relaying technical information in understandable terms Demonstrating ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce Physical Demands
Positions typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, odors, dusts, oils, extreme temperatures, and travel. Work Environment
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
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Join the Valley Metro Team as a Rail Safety Specialist. As a Rail Safety Specialist at Valley Metro, you will play a key role in promoting a strong culture of safety and accountability across the rail system by coordinating, monitoring, and supporting safety-related programs within rail operations. You will collaborate with colleagues to implement and oversee safety initiatives, ensure compliance with system, occupational, and construction safety requirements, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. This position maintains compliance with applicable safety standards, conducts inspections and risk assessments, and supports efforts that enhance the safe and efficient operation of Valley Metro’s rail services. Valley Metro is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minimum Qualifications
— Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Engineering or a related field and two (2) years of experience conducting safety program activities, including safety audits, inspections, and investigations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties. Experience working in a public transit system is preferred. Licenses / Certifications
— Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license. Professional Safety Certifications are desirable. Responsibilities
Implements and monitors occupational safety program activities including facility inspections, accident investigations, and emergency planning operations; monitors program compliance with mandated laws, rules, and regulations. Provides technical safety information and compliance requirements to management staff, employees, and contractors. Supports safety audits, inspections, and testing in the areas of fire/life safety, safety certifications, and transit operations on Valley Metro facilities, operating divisions, construction sites, work practices, equipment, and safety devices. Assists with the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) program safety oversight of contractors and construction projects as required. Represents the agency in internal and external safety meetings and committees to provide comprehensive technical advice and assistance, ensuring accuracy of accident/injury reporting and knowledge of current or new applicable laws and regulations. Researches and tracks safety regulations to develop departmental safety policies and procedures and ensures their implementation. Assists with incident and accident investigations involving the public, contractors, and employees, determining causes and providing solutions and reports as required to regulatory agencies. Assists with internal and external reporting requirements; maintains records and develops reports on new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; prepares statistical reports as required. Performs other duties of similar nature and level as assigned. Knowledge
Safety Management Systems (SMS) and/or rail transit systems safety Rail transit systems safety Applicable OSHA regulations Current occupational safety and industrial hygiene standards Principles and practices of accident investigation programs Extensive knowledge of 49 CFR Part 659 Proper use of safety equipment and current trends in personal protective equipment Current techniques and methods used in the hazard analysis process including job hazard analysis Fire/life safety principles Principles and practices of construction safety Regulatory agency administrative, reporting and record keeping requirements Skills
Developing and implementing safety program plans and procedures Conducting investigations, analyzing data, and identifying and recommending corrective action Using discretion and judgment with operational issues and problems Using a personal computer and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office) Reading and interpreting technical information and contracts Maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding sensitive material Conducting oral presentations, relaying technical information in understandable terms Demonstrating ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce Physical Demands
Positions typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, odors, dusts, oils, extreme temperatures, and travel. Work Environment
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
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