Director of Safety, Compliance & Training- Valley Metro

Knowledge and Experience:• Minimum of five (5) years of direct successful leadership experience managing safety and training in transportation or similar industries, of a similar size and scope.• High school diploma required; college degree preferred• Experience in PTASP, per OSHA and FTA requirements is preferred.• Experience and awareness of DOT policies, OSHA, NIMS, EPA standards and ADA requirements.• Experience developing and implementing safety program plans, conducting investigations, analyzing data, and identifying and recommending corrective actions.• Must maintain confidentiality and safeguarding of sensitive material.• Conducting oral presentations, relaying technical information in understandable terms.• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce.

Skills:• Possess a working knowledge of adult education principles and practices.• Possess the temperament necessary for maintaining amiable relations with various levels of company personnel.• Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.• Ability to interpret and explain regulations to others.• Must have excellent communication skills (written and oral).• Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize.Key Accountabilities:

Strategic Planning and Reporting• Implement the Transit Agency Safety Plan and Transit SSEPP for RPTA.• Provide proactive management.• Lead safety and security related reporting and response to requests.• Provide complete data collection, compilation analysis and reporting.• Coordinate and deliver all required reporting bringing together the performance trends in safety• KPIs, delivery against location safety plans and safety risk assessments. • Ensure the location leadership team is informed of safety performance, with timely alerts • provided as necessary.• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance leading and lag indicators by working • collaboratively with workgroups and through targeted strategic initiatives.• Chairs Safety and Accident Review committees.• Investigate incidents, accidents, and work-related injuries including accident investigations, • accident reports, accident files, accident registers.• Oversee workers compensations and the claim's office, and adjusters as necessary. • Effectively direct Drug and Alcohol Program (FTA) for location to ensure complete federal and • corporate compliance, this includes managing Third Party Administrators and vendors.• Coordinate with the local team and corporate staff to ensure an effective worker’s • compensation program for injured employees. • Provide training programs that promote the highest quality passenger services.• Ensure the required skills, knowledge, preparedness and professionalism of all training, • compliance and safety personnel.

Safety Management System• Lead the site implementation of the Safety Management System Plan, comprehensive safety • policies, procedures, and tools to enhance compliance with corporate direction in efforts to • reduce accidents/injuries in the workplace.• Monitor compliance with the Keolis SMS policies and procedures, conducting an annual safety • audit.• Ensure all relevant statutory and regulatory safety policies are applied and adhered to.• Assists Maintenance managers in ensuring compliance with environmental policies and • regulations.• Oversee the location’s fatigue management program. • Oversee the locations operating procedures database and framework.

Safety Assurance• Monitor and evaluate the continued effectiveness of risk control strategies.• Identify, assess and control any new hazards and risks in the workplace.• Oversee ongoing monitoring and recording of safety performance.Safety Promotion• Lead and promote safety related communications and messaging to employees and the PTA.• Establish and maintain a culture of safety so that safety is at the front of mind for all employeesand leaders.• Contribute to the safety culture through displaying exemplary safety-oriented behaviors.• Ensure a just culture within the organization where all employees are treated fairly and justly and understand their contribution to the organization’s safety philosophy.• Lead the Training leadership to ensure the effectiveness, quality, consistency, and efficiency of location training.• Oversees design and delivery of training and safety courses including new hire and accident retraining. • Plan, schedule and deliver effective safety sessions/meetings

Additional Statements:

• Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.

• Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world. 

• Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.

• EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

• Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.

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