Assistant Safety Manager Maintenance (Business Partner) - Valley Metro

Keolis America•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

The Assistant Safety Manager Maintenance (Business Partner) supports the site implementation of the Safety Management System Plan and comprehensive safety policies, procedures, and tools. The role monitors compliance with SMS policies and procedures through ongoing safety auditing and helps ensure statutory and regulatory safety policies are applied. It also evaluates risk-control strategies, assesses workplace hazards, monitors safety performance, and promotes a just and safety-oriented culture. The position plans and delivers monthly safety meetings and leads field-based safety improvement campaigns. Employment in this safety-sensitive position is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination, and completing a background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Certified Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) TSSP.
Minimum of 3 years of progressive transit experience.
Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) and ADOT requirements.
Experience developing and implementing Safety Program Plans, SMS, policies, procedures, and corrective action.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce.
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain amiable relations with personnel at various organizational levels.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.
Ability to interpret and explain regulations to others.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to prioritize.
Valid Arizona driver's license.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination and complete a background check.

Responsibilities

Support site implementation of the Safety Management System Plan, safety policies, procedures, and tools to improve compliance and reduce workplace accidents and injuries.
Monitor compliance with KTA's SMS policies and procedures through ongoing safety auditing.
Ensure relevant statutory and regulatory safety policies are applied and followed.
Monitor and evaluate the continued effectiveness of risk-control strategies.
Identify and assess new workplace hazards.
Oversee ongoing monitoring and recording of safety performance.
Promote a safety culture through exemplary safety-oriented behavior.
Support a just culture in which employees are treated fairly and understand their contribution to the organization's safety philosophy.
Plan, schedule, and deliver monthly safety meetings.
Lead systematic safety improvement campaigns in the field.
Collaborate with the assigned department to help achieve contractually required safety numbers.
Identify risk trends and address them through corrective action and safety awareness.