Port Authority is seeking a Associate OHS & Training Officer to implement and provide training on SMS, occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene and other safety aspects of rail and bus operations as well as work closely with Manager to learn all aspects of OHS&T as they relate to operations at Port Authority.

Essential Functions

• Develops, coordinates and conducts effective training relating to occupational safety and health programs that include but not limited to; employee right-to-know, hazardous materials and hazardous waste awareness, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, personnel protective equipment, Automated External Defibrillators (AED), bloodborne pathogens, and others as required. • Work with operations and maintenance instruction department to ensure development of identified training programs and curriculums. • Ensure SMS training is provided to all key employees and staff as directed by Chief Safety Officer. • Provides status reports of training activity on a quarterly basis or as requested by the Manager of OHS. • Provide respiratory protection training and conduct fit tests on employees involved in the respiratory protection program. • Train safety officers as required in specific OSH elements. • Provide Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Transportation training as required by the DOT. • Work with the safety officers to develop and provide automated external defibrillator (AED) awareness training to employees.

Job Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Health Sciences, Environmental Science/Engineering or related field. • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related area, preferable in the transit industry. • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience delivering, and facilitating educational, informational and job/task programs for adults. • Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills. • Handles multiple tasks and adheres to deadlines. • Valid driver’s license. • Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows, Microsoft Excel and Word. • Availability on a 24-hour per day, 7 day per week basis.

Preferred Attributes

• Qualified Accident and Injury Prevention Provider as defined by Pennsylvania Worker’s Compensation Regulations.

Salary

4403-5503/Year    

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