Amtrak Careers (Employment Opportunities) – Lead System Safety Specialist

Job Description:

The Lead System Safety Specialist will develop, direct and support division-wide field implementation of Amtrak Safety programs, rules, policies, and procedures in conjunction with Amtrak’s System Safety Program and applicable regulatory requirements. This position provides technical safety-related oversight, guidance and support to division(s), departments, and contractor stakeholders to eliminate injuries/accidents and reduce workplace risk.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitors field utilization of safety, health, injury and accident/injury prevention programs, initiatives and activities.
• Participates in the development and execution of local and site-specific safety activities/initiatives and the implementation of corporate safety practices, policies and programs.
• Oversees/directs regional testing of personal protective equipment and safety-related products, including implementation of Amtrak’s prescription eyewear program. Performs locomotive engineer, yard/train crew and facility noise exposure evaluations, data retrieval, transmittal and result notifications as required.
• Primarily supports Engineering field safety initiatives and provides support as needed to regional Transportation, Engineering or Customer Service teams. Utilizes Operations department environmental and industrial hygiene resources when required.
• Leads regional efforts to identify opportunities to improve passenger safety. Develops and implements programs to reduce/eliminate passenger accidents and injuries. Performs station safety assessments in accordance with the requirements of 49 CFR part 270.
• Performs qualitative and quantitative risk assessments and utilizes safety assessments, accident/injury trend analyses, safety performance data and input from other groups to identify potential safety deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Maintains a working liaison with regulatory agencies, advocacy organizations, and contractors.
• Partners with division, regional and departmental staff in accident/injury and near miss investigations, risk reduction initiatives and hazard elimination analyses. Participates in the investigation of major rail incidents.
• Provides guidance and support to VP IMCS, AVPs IMCS, Deputy Chief Engineers, Division Engineers, Directors, Assistant Division Engineers, Managers Production, Construction Managers, and
• Project Manager with applicable OSHA and FRA safety regulations, and Amtrak rules, safety policies, programs, procedures and initiatives.
• Performs verification of implementation of and compliance with Amtrak safety programs through the critical self-assessment (CSA) program.
• Partners with labor/management and local safety committees to identify and eliminate potential safety hazards and to adhere to safety policies, programs and procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Working knowledge of OSHA and FRA safety regulations, policies, programs, as well as personal protective equipment, safety engineering, accident/injury investigation procedures and operating rules, Amtrak safety rules and practices; experienced with behavior-based and/or risk reduction safety programs; able to develop Site Specific Work Plans and Job Safety Analyses
• Excellent presentation and oral, written and presentation communication skills
• Effective facilitation, coordination, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent management and leadership skills
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, policies and programs; injury prevention programs; personal protective safety equipment
• Ability to analyze, interpret, summarize, communicate, and act on quantitative and qualitative data
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Demonstrated abilities to interface and coordinate with stakeholders, including division and department management, supervision and labor as well as regulators, vendors and contractors

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Transportation or equivalent, OR equivalent combination of education and experience required, including 6+ years relevant work experience
• Five years’ experience in a railroad-related capacity or position

Job Details:

Company: Amtrak

Vacancy Type: Internship

Job Functions: Engineering

Job Location: Philadelphia, PA, US

Job Category: Government

Application Deadline: N/A

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