Safety Certification and Compliance Specialist

PEMCCO • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

Support safety and compliance for a major transit system by helping ensure projects, operations, and systems meet certification and regulatory requirements. In this role, you will contribute to safety certification, compliance reviews, and audit readiness.

PEMCCO Inc. is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to enhancing urban mobility and transforming transit systems. We are committed to delivering high-quality transit solutions that improve the lives of our communities. Join our team of passionate professionals and be part of a company that values integrity, collaboration, and excellence.

Requirements

• 5 plus years of experience in safety certification, compliance, or safety programs
• Experience supporting documentation, compliance reviews, or safety assessments
• Experience with audits or regulatory reporting
• Strong attention to detail and technical writing skills
• Working knowledge of safety management systems
• Familiarity with OSHA, FTA, or similar regulatory frameworks

Nice To Haves

• Experience in transit, transportation, or other regulated environments preferred
• Experience supporting Safety and Security Certification programs
• Familiarity with State Safety Oversight or APTA standards
• Certifications such as ASP, CSP, SMS, or similar
• Experience supporting rail, bus, or multimodal transit systems
• Experience developing compliance matrices, hazard logs, or certification documentation

Responsibilities

• Support Safety and Security Certification activities, including documentation, tracking, and verification
• Assist in confirming systems, processes, and changes meet defined safety requirements
• Develop certification materials, matrices, and supporting documentation
• Conduct compliance reviews of policies, procedures, and operational practices
• Identify compliance gaps and support corrective actions
• Perform technical reviews of safety and compliance documentation
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of evidence packages
• Document findings, observations, and recommendations
• Track corrective actions and support closure verification
• Maintain document control, versioning, and organized records
• Coordinate with safety, engineering, operations, and compliance teams

Benefits

• 15 days paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Voluntary short-term disability, life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, whole life plus, identity theft, and legal support
• 401 k
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed