Occupational Health & Safety Specialist - 90414890 - Philadelphia

Amtrak•Philadelphia, PA

27d•$78,600 - $101,844•Onsite

About The Position

Supports implementation and maintenance of company-wide Occupational Safety and Industrial Hygiene Programs and the associated data management system. Guides the industrial ergonomics program in partnership with internal stakeholders to assess and mitigate physical risk factors. Helps ensure a high level of employee health and safety protection by identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace hazards and promoting compliance with OSHA, FRA, and other applicable regulatory requirements. Supports exposure assessments and incident prevention initiatives, and maintains the industrial hygiene system of record for accurate tracking, reporting, and program effectiveness. The role analyzes occupational health, industrial hygiene, and safety data; coordinates contractor field activities; conducts on-site hazard assessments; provides technical guidance; and develops communications and presentations for employees and management. The position is onsite four to five days per week, with travel requirements of up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or relevant experience.
At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
Experience evaluating ergonomics in industrial or transportation settings.
Knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and railroad operating environments as they relate to occupational health, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Good understanding of OSHA and workplace safety and health regulations and their application.
Ability to work independently.
Good organization skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated skills using PC-based spreadsheets and Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
Ability to frequently adjust work priorities to address requests for assistance and meet short-term deadlines.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification or actively working toward certification.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP).

Responsibilities

Manage, analyze, and trend occupational health, industrial hygiene, and safety data using EHS information management systems to evaluate performance, identify emerging risks, support regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement.
Coordinate ergonomic and industrial hygiene contractor field activities; review proposals and reports; and ensure exposure assessment, monitoring, and corrective-action records are accurately maintained in applicable EHS management systems.
Conduct on-site visits to identify and evaluate ergonomic, safety, and health hazards, and recommend engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Provide technical expertise and guidance to locations and field staff on ergonomics, industrial hygiene, occupational health, safety, and regulatory issues.
Develop and deliver employee communications about occupational health and safety issues.
Develop and present information and data analysis to management and employees, translating technical information for non-technical audiences.