Safety and Training Manager

Keolis America•Anaheim, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for overseeing and implementing safety programs and training within a transit system. The Safety and Training Manager will ensure compliance with various regulations, conduct investigations, develop safety plans, and promote a strong safety culture. The position involves a mix of office-based work and active field involvement, requiring strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Must be a certified Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) bus operator trainer.
Must possess a Class “B” Commercial Driver License.
Must have at least 3 years’ progressive transit experience with commercial class “B” vehicles in a fixed route transit system.
Knowledgeable with DOT policies, OSHA, NIMS, EPA standards and ADA requirements.
Experience developing and implementing safety program plans and procedures.
Experience conducting investigations, analyzing data, and identifying and recommending corrective action.
Must maintain confidentiality and safeguarding of sensitive material.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce.
Possess a working knowledge of adult education principles and practices.
Possess the skills necessary to write and express oneself orally in a logical, comprehensive, and intelligent manner.
Possess good organizational skills.
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.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Employment for safety-sensitive positions will be contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen and a physical examination.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Prefer candidate with Airbrakes, and Passenger endorsements and valid active medical examiners certificate.

Responsibilities

Coordinate monthly safety reporting, including performance trends in safety KPIs and delivery against location safety plans and risk assessments.
Inform the location leadership team of safety performance and provide timely alerts.
Drive a continuous improvement culture in safety performance through collaboration, aiming for improvements in leading and lagging indicators (e.g., AFR and IFR).
Chair Safety and Accident Review committees.
Investigate incidents, accidents, and work-related injuries, including preparing reports, maintaining files, and following up with claims offices and adjusters.
Direct the Drug and Alcohol Program (FTA) for the location to ensure federal and corporate compliance.
Manage Third Party Administrators and Vendors.
Lead the site implementation of the Safety Management System Plan, comprehensive safety policies, procedures, and tools to enhance compliance and reduce accidents/injuries.
Monitor compliance with the KTA’s SMS policies and procedures, conducting an annual safety audit.
Ensure all relevant statutory and regulatory safety policies are applied and adhered to.
Assist the maintenance manager in ensuring compliance with environmental policies and regulations.
Monitor and evaluate the continued effectiveness of risk control strategies.
Identify and assess new hazards introduced in the workplace.
Oversee ongoing monitoring and recording of safety performance.
Establish and maintain a culture of safety where safety is a primary consideration for all employees.
Contribute to the safety culture through exemplary safety-oriented behaviors.
Ensure a just culture within the organization where employees are treated fairly and understand their contribution to the safety philosophy.
Oversee classroom and designated instructors to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency in training methods.
Oversee the design and delivery of driver training and safety courses, including new hire and accident retraining.
Plan, schedule, and deliver monthly safety meetings.