Manager, E&M Training and Safety Programs

Job Summary

The Manager of Safety & Training’s role is to effectively assess, develop, implement, train on and benchmark programs and procedures associated with workplace safety risks and technical skill needs of the MBTA Engineering & Maintenance Division (E&M) work activities executed by employees in four distinct departments:
Power Systems Maintenance, Maintenance of Way (Track), Signals and Communications Maintenance, and Transit Facilities Maintenance. The position will report to a member of department leadership and will work closely with employees of its department, the other E&M departments, especially each of their Safety and Training Managers; members of E&M’s Policy, Strategy, and Oversight team, and the Safety Division, among others, to ensure that the organizational goals are achieved.

• Support the development, implementation, and management of safety programs (e.g., Hazard Communications Plan, Shop Safety, Electrical Safety, Fall Protection), including developing and tracking key performance indicators.
• Support the development of a culture that prioritizes safety, employee and rider health and well‑being, and employee satisfaction.
• Support the development and dissemination of safety‑related communications, campaigns, and special events.
• Identify training needs, conduct safety orientation and training programs, including train‑the‑trainer sessions.
• Maintain operational knowledge of construction safety, DLS, OSHA, ANSI, and other applicable standards, regulations, laws, and procedures.
• Serve as a resource for safety issues or concerns for all E&M team members.
• Accompany MBTA safety personnel on work‑site tours.
• Support the development of Local Safety Committees within E&M.
• Conduct work‑area safety audits.
• Review departmental work plans to ensure safety is adequately incorporated.
• Evaluate and offer solutions for job‑site hazard mitigation.
• Ensure maintenance and inspection of safety equipment and protective wear.
• Oversee documentation, tracking, and analysis of all safety, injury, and hazard statistics, trend analyses, and DLS reports.
• Conduct or assist with incident investigation and analysis.
• Support the implementation of incident corrective action plans.
• Drive a company or personal vehicle to work locations and to assist at emergencies or events as needed.
• Respond to inquiries in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work any or all shifts and/or locations as assigned or directed, including 24/7 coverage for emergencies, extreme weather, or abnormal conditions.
• Uphold the rights and interests of the Authority while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees.
• Assist in workforce management by ensuring consistent application of rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and policies, including EEO, anti‑discrimination, anti‑harassment, and anti‑retaliation policies.
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

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• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, construction management, engineering, or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience in occupational health and safety.
• One (1) year supervisory or lead experience.
• Experience in creating, implementing, managing, and/or auditing OSHA/worker safety policies and programs.
• Working knowledge of OSHA workplace safety concepts and programs including Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), hierarchy of controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and run multiple project tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
• Effective organization, analytical, confidentiality, multitasking, time‑management, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service, conflict resolution, writing, and speaking skills.
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with a courteous and professional experience.
• Ability to supervise and work effectively with a diverse workforce.
• Valid driver’s license.

• High school diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience…