Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Safety Officer – Rail Operations & Facilities to provide technical and field support to the Deputy Chief Safety Officer, and all Division Management as needed.

Essential Functions

Assists Division Directors and Deputy Chief Safety Officer and other Safety Officers in identification and resolution of employee and operations safety issues. • Provide safety support during all construction projects including design/specification review, site inspections and regulatory reviews. • Conduct periodic reviews of work zones along the rail alignment to ensure compliance with Rail SOP’s. Assists the DCSO and other Safety Officers with regulatory compliance issues, developing and implementing accident and injury prevention policy, procedures, and programs. • Assist with security assessments of divisions and other infrastructure in response to Homeland Security initiatives. • Assist with development of internal and multi-agency response drills and tabletop exercises. • Maintain thorough knowledge of State Oversight Rule 49CFR 672, 673, 674.

Job Requirements

• BA/BS in Safety Science, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Health and safety or related field from an accredited school. Related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in occupational safety or related field. • Ability to obtain the FTA required TSSP-Rail and PTSCTP certifications within 3 years of hire. • Effective and professional communication skills. • Valid driver's license. • Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Preferred Attributes

• Qualified accident and injury prevention provider as defined by Pennsylvania Worker's Compensation Regulations. • Prior work in union environment. • Certified safety professional or associate safety professional designation. • Heavy machinery/construction experience. • Mass/rail transit safety experience. • Investigative and/or police work experience.

Salary

63500-95300/Year    

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