Assistant Deputy Director - Hazard Analysis

Job Title: Assistant Deputy Director of Hazard Analysis

Department: Office of System Safety

MTA Agency: Metro-North Railroad

Primary Location(s): New York, NY

Salary Range: $110,694 – $133,900

Regulated/Safety Sensitive: Safety Sensitive / Non-DOT Regulated

Union Affiliation: Non-Agreement

Closing Date: Until Filled

Shift: Not Applicable

Title 55-a: Not Applicable

Telework Eligible: Yes

This position provides system-wide support in identifying, evaluating, and controlling occupational health hazards to ensure Metro-North Railroad’s (MNR) compliance with federal, state and local exposure-related regulations and supports the implementation of proactive strategies that protect employee health in high-risk environments.

Oversee hazard analysis functions, including conducting system safety reviews, identifying and resolving safety risks, and developing corrective action plans in collaboration with operating and support departments. Responsibilities also include maintaining safety policies and procedures, managing inspections and audits, and supporting the System Safety Program Plan through documentation, reporting, and employee communications.

• Manage overall risk management activities including analyzing and classifying operational risks (frequency, severity, trends, etc.), reviewing trends, reporting on findings, and making recommendations to resolve problems/potential risks. Manage the review of departmental job hazard analyses. Conduct qualitative and quantitative Industrial Hygiene (IH) assessments (e.g., noise, airborne contaminants, gases, temperature, etc.). Develop and manage corrective action plans for the tracking of hazards identified as well as mitigation strategies with consideration of operational parameters and design constraints.
  
  Support Safety Assurance and Change Management processes under 49 CFR Part 270.
• Develop, update, and manage corporate safety policies, rules, and related guidelines, including those related to hazard identification, risk assessment, use of personal protective equipment, fall protection, powered industrial truck, etc. Partner with MNR Operations Training to ensure safety training programs remain compliant with applicable regulations and rules and are updated as appropriate to reflect policies, procedures, injury trends and reduction initiatives.
  
  Manage the preparation and dissemination of safety information announcements (e.g., Alerts, Bulletins, Notices, Red Alerts, etc.) and ensure they are communicated to all employees.
• Manage the performance of regular inspections and safety audits to ensure compliance with the overall MNR system safety program, as well as other environmental and occupational health and safety requirements. Manage specific safety programs such as the MNR personal protective equipment (PPE) program and review of products/chemicals. Maintain the MNR product/chemical review process/procedure.
• Support annual review and revision of the System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) in accordance with all applicable requirements. Manage annual review, auditing, and revision of department-specific safety action plans. Provide technical expertise to other System Safety teams on additional tasks and topics and handle other risk reduction functions as assigned.
• Select, develop, and motivate staff and provide career development for team members. Provide effective coaching and counseling. Manage team and individual performance. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables staff to develop and contribute to their full potential.

• Strong knowledge, skills, and experience in risk management, risk reduction, and hazard mitigation
• Knowledge of applicable regulations, including FRA, OSHA, EPA, and State requirements
• Demonstrated ability to perform safety inspections/evaluations of work operations
• Thorough understanding of Military Standard 882E (System Safety)
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and adhere to deadlines even as priorities change
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent
• Strong…