Safety Manager - Bus

Hampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. In addition to rewarding careers and professional development opportunities, we offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating environment that will provide you with the flexibility and training tools to grow.

This position will administer and promote the Safety Management System for Hampton Roads Transit Rail, Bus and Ferry systems.

(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)

• Manages all aspects of the implementation, administration, and coordination of the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Manages compliance with safety requirements and regulations including OSHA, FTA, FRA, ADA and the State Safety Oversight.
• Assists in establishing safety goals, objectives, strategies, plans, rules, procedures, and programs.
• Coordinates with Operational departments to establish annual objectives for safety performance indicators.
• Consults with and advises Office Directors and Project Managers on developing annual departmental/office safety goals and objectives in accordance with the requirements of the SMS.
• Manages the internal safety audit program to comply with State Safety Oversight and FTA requirements. Conducts system audits in compliance with the SMS, and tracks findings and corrective actions to closure.
• Prepares and/or coordinates with other departments, for the FTA triennial reviews, drug and alcohol audits, independent audits, state audits, EEO Program audit, etc.
• Conducts comprehensive accident/incident investigations and leads Rail Accident Investigation sub-committees. Briefs the Senior Executive Committee on major investigations and studies of major significance.
• Provides management direction for hazard management process, to include conducting risk assessments, tracking hazards, developing corrective actions, and implementing engineering solutions to eliminate hazards or provide other mitigations to lower risk to an acceptable level as determined in the SMS.
• Reviews hazard analyses performed by HRT contractors for accuracy and adherence to industry standards.
• Responsible for reviewing, implementing, and updating Emergency Operations Procedures.
• Develops and/or revises safety rules, revisions, bulletins, notices and special orders.
• Participates in the Operations Safety Committees and the Fire and Life Safety Committee.
• Reviews Document Control procedures to ensure compliance with the SMS.
• Conducts research and references technical documentation to support the needs of all departments in the area of safety. Summarizes requirements and identifies deliverables for departmental response; and coordinates with all departments to ensure uniform application of safety policy and practice.
• Assists with the development of comprehensive safety programs for future expansion.
• Assists in conducting safety reviews of plans, designs, specifications and contracts for new construction and major capital projects.
• Participates in configuration control review boards for new systems or modifications.
• Participates on the Safety & Security Certification Review Committee which has been established for future expansion.
• Liaison with QA/QC during construction related activities concerning light rail for future expansion.
• Develops, analyzes, and manages safety performance data.
• Prepares safety performance reports for monthly submission to the Chief of Safety, CEO and the State Safety Oversight.
• Maintains the safety records for all operators, field supervisors and controllers.
• Coordinates emergency preparedness standards for the HRT System.
• Interfaces with other public agencies, associations and groups, assuring HRT safety standards are reflective of the latest industry trends, regulations, and technologies.
• Prepares routine and special reports for the Chief Safety Officer; safety audits, accident investigations and reports to the State Safety Oversight (VDRPT).
• Exercises authority to suspend unsafe operations as necessary.
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