Occupational Health & Safety Specialist

Keolis Canada•Somerville, MA

3d•$95,000 - $103,500•Onsite

About The Position

At Keolis, a leader in public transportation and proudly headquartered in Boston, our mission — We Imagine, We Care, We Commit — is more than words. It’s how we support our communities and how we support each other. As part of our team, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed with your wellbeing in mind. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and peace of mind. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance. You’ll also have access to a variety of voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage, as well as home, auto, and pet insurance. To help secure your financial future, we also provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. At Keolis, you're not just building a career — your part of something bigger.

Requirements

3+ years operational experience in an EHS roll or within a rail organization.
Demonstrated understanding of the concepts within systems safety
30hr OSHA 1910 or 1926 Certification (both preferred)
Understanding of the operational implication of theoretical concepts such as safety culture through understanding of FRA , CFR and OSHA regulations
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Competent in Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, and Adobe
Able to Interpret state and federal regulatory governance.
Safety program management and delivery
Effectively communicate safety strategy and direction with business units
Maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders.
Assist in the investigation of Department of Labor issues.
Able to interpret operational direction in a safety context in each department.
Behave in a manner that supports the principles of ‘just’ and ‘learning’ cultures, thus advancing our safety culture.
Judge tasking requirements in order to effectively manage time.
Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check.
Must pass a physical examination.

Nice To Haves

30hr OSHA 1910 or 1926 Certification (both preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide governance for the operational safety compliance plan with respect to health and safety requirements as required within the contract.
Develop an inspection schedule targeting OSHA 1910 regulations and first aid supplies.
Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices to ensure compliance with OSHA 1910 & 1926 safety standards and regulations.
Conduct Job Hazard Analysis’s for the Mechanical and Engineering Departments.
Maintain inventories of hazardous materials
Assist in the development and retention of health and safety content of safety related training.
Maintain expert level knowledge in Department of Labor regulations directly impacting health and safety.
Ensure all facilities have emergency evacuation plans and conduct training/drills.
Investigate health related complaints.
Participate in investigations and prepare reports within required timelines.
Assist in the management of KCS safety related community engagement activities.
Assist in the management of KCS / Operation Lifesaver volunteers and events.
Assist in the management of KCS / Operation Lifesaver annual budget and materials procurement.
Assist Systems Safety Senior Managers in the governance for operational risk management including the conduct of risk assessments.
Assist Systems Safety Senior Managers with guidance for operational change management processes with the business units.
Assist with the review of change management plans with business units.
Represent safety at various meetings- safety committees and calls.
Develop and maintain a trust-based constructive/productive working relationship with the leadership and management of the business units.
Liaison with specialists such as industrial hygienists
Publication of safety culture communication (EG bulletins/flashes)