MBTA
System Safety Specialist – Investigations
MBTA, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
The System Safety Specialist will be responsible for the performance of safety hazard analyses, incident investigations, training, and oversight of operations with a concentration on bus. Additionally, responsibilities will include the implementation, oversight, and enforcement of workplace safety programs and regulations.Safety Investigations
Respond to incidents and accidents, assessing safety and overseeing investigations and safety actions.Write, investigate, manage, review, comment on, and contribute to safety event, safety assessment, and hazard analysis reports.Contribute to specialized accident/incident reports and corrective action plans as required by the MBTA Safety Plan and in accordance with the State Safety Oversight program and OSHA Standards, as required by regulations, rules, and procedures.Compliance
Provide professional safety support including developing, updating, and interpreting MBTA policies, practices, codes, and industry standards as needed to advance the application of safety programs across the authority.Oversee the performance of safety activities, conduct assessments of safety programs, including field inspections, and procedure and policy reviews, to identify areas of improvement and corrective actions.Conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections and/or audits of MBTA facilities, work sites, specifications, infrastructure, vehicles, and equipment, ensuring compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local codes, regulations, and guidelines.Provide workplace safety oversight to comply with Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards (DLS) and US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.Coordinate with transit department heads and MBTA Safety management to review DPU monthly and quarterly meetings and agendas.Review and contribute to the accuracy of DPU investigative reports for Operational content (E&M and Transportation) and create Corrective Action Plans, coordinating with the appropriate departments and regulators to track until closure.Safety Promotion & Training
Promote safety in the field to front-line employees, which includes receiving safety concerns, distribution of Safety Flashes, promotional safety items, and promoting the Employee Safety Reporting Program.Create, assist, and implement safety-related training throughout the organization.Help create and develop promotional material and deliver training documents, which could include Safety Flashes, SOPs on Transit related responsibilities, ROW safety, On-Call field response, Special Event duties, and Safety Rules Compliance Program (SRCP) practical training.Deliver technical field training for MBTA Safety staff and management, including but not limited to emergency response, Right of Way (ROW) hazards, proper safety promotional activities, safety assurance activities, and incident investigation.General Safety Management
Respond, either directly or through others, to emergencies twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.Travel to work sites and to assist at emergencies and/or events as needed.Uphold the rights and interest of a workforce by ensuring the fair and consistent application and strict adherence to the rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the Authority including the EEO, Anti-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Anti-Retaliation policies.Perform related duties and projects as assigned.Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.Four (4) years of relevant experience in transportation and/or data analytics, training, or technical report writing.Ability to complete documented relevant safety training such as those provided by the Transportation Safety Institute, National Transit Institute (TSI), OSHA, or equivalent.Valid Driver’s License.Demonstrated experience applying methods and techniques to mitigate safety issues by assessing safety hazards and ensuring corrective measures are followed.Effective organizational, analytical, confidentiality, quantitative, multi-tasking, and time management skills.Ability to respond to safety-related incidents/accidents in the field including walking the Right of Way (ROW) on track and ballast and carrying safety equipment to and from incidents/accidents on/off the ROW.Substitutions
A High School Diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor’s degree requirement.An associate degree from an accredited institution with an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor’s degree requirement.A master’s degree in a related subject substitutes for two (2) years of general experience.A nationally recognized certification, or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one year of experience.Preferred Experience and Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation, Engineering, Marketing, or a safety-related field.Working knowledge/understanding of 49 CFR Part 659/672/673/674 (the State Safety Oversight Program), 454 CMR 25, and 220 CMR 151.Experience working in transportation, safety, or a related field; and candidates demonstrating an understanding of OSHA/DLS Regulations, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and/or DPU regulations, knowledge of American Public Transportation Association (APTA) standards, and/or experience conducting training.Experience in the transportation industry with commuter, heavy rail, light rail, and/or bus systems.Completed the Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP) in Rail.
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Respond to incidents and accidents, assessing safety and overseeing investigations and safety actions.Write, investigate, manage, review, comment on, and contribute to safety event, safety assessment, and hazard analysis reports.Contribute to specialized accident/incident reports and corrective action plans as required by the MBTA Safety Plan and in accordance with the State Safety Oversight program and OSHA Standards, as required by regulations, rules, and procedures.Compliance
Provide professional safety support including developing, updating, and interpreting MBTA policies, practices, codes, and industry standards as needed to advance the application of safety programs across the authority.Oversee the performance of safety activities, conduct assessments of safety programs, including field inspections, and procedure and policy reviews, to identify areas of improvement and corrective actions.Conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections and/or audits of MBTA facilities, work sites, specifications, infrastructure, vehicles, and equipment, ensuring compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local codes, regulations, and guidelines.Provide workplace safety oversight to comply with Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards (DLS) and US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.Coordinate with transit department heads and MBTA Safety management to review DPU monthly and quarterly meetings and agendas.Review and contribute to the accuracy of DPU investigative reports for Operational content (E&M and Transportation) and create Corrective Action Plans, coordinating with the appropriate departments and regulators to track until closure.Safety Promotion & Training
Promote safety in the field to front-line employees, which includes receiving safety concerns, distribution of Safety Flashes, promotional safety items, and promoting the Employee Safety Reporting Program.Create, assist, and implement safety-related training throughout the organization.Help create and develop promotional material and deliver training documents, which could include Safety Flashes, SOPs on Transit related responsibilities, ROW safety, On-Call field response, Special Event duties, and Safety Rules Compliance Program (SRCP) practical training.Deliver technical field training for MBTA Safety staff and management, including but not limited to emergency response, Right of Way (ROW) hazards, proper safety promotional activities, safety assurance activities, and incident investigation.General Safety Management
Respond, either directly or through others, to emergencies twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.Travel to work sites and to assist at emergencies and/or events as needed.Uphold the rights and interest of a workforce by ensuring the fair and consistent application and strict adherence to the rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the Authority including the EEO, Anti-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Anti-Retaliation policies.Perform related duties and projects as assigned.Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.Four (4) years of relevant experience in transportation and/or data analytics, training, or technical report writing.Ability to complete documented relevant safety training such as those provided by the Transportation Safety Institute, National Transit Institute (TSI), OSHA, or equivalent.Valid Driver’s License.Demonstrated experience applying methods and techniques to mitigate safety issues by assessing safety hazards and ensuring corrective measures are followed.Effective organizational, analytical, confidentiality, quantitative, multi-tasking, and time management skills.Ability to respond to safety-related incidents/accidents in the field including walking the Right of Way (ROW) on track and ballast and carrying safety equipment to and from incidents/accidents on/off the ROW.Substitutions
A High School Diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor’s degree requirement.An associate degree from an accredited institution with an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor’s degree requirement.A master’s degree in a related subject substitutes for two (2) years of general experience.A nationally recognized certification, or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one year of experience.Preferred Experience and Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation, Engineering, Marketing, or a safety-related field.Working knowledge/understanding of 49 CFR Part 659/672/673/674 (the State Safety Oversight Program), 454 CMR 25, and 220 CMR 151.Experience working in transportation, safety, or a related field; and candidates demonstrating an understanding of OSHA/DLS Regulations, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and/or DPU regulations, knowledge of American Public Transportation Association (APTA) standards, and/or experience conducting training.Experience in the transportation industry with commuter, heavy rail, light rail, and/or bus systems.Completed the Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP) in Rail.
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