Safety Manager – Puerto Rico

Keolis America • San Juan, PR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing and implementing safety programs within the transit system, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and promoting a culture of safety. This role involves training, strategic planning, incident investigation, and ensuring the overall safety management system is effective. The position requires a strong understanding of transportation safety regulations and the ability to effectively communicate and implement safety policies.

Requirements

• MUST BE A RESIDENT OF PUERTO RICO OR WILLING TO RELOCATE
• High school diploma required
• Must be a certified Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) bus operator trainer
• Must Have with Class “B” CDL with Airbrakes, and Passenger endorsements
• Valid active medical examiners certificate
• Must have at least 3 years’ progressive transit experience with commercial class “B” vehicles in a transit system
• Knowledgeable with DOT policies, FTA, OSHA, NIMS, EPA standards and ADA requirements
• Experience developing and implementing safety program plans and procedures; conducting investigations, analyzing data, and identifying and recommending corrective action
• Must maintain confidentiality and safeguarding of sensitive material
• Conducting oral presentations, relaying technical information in understandable terms
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce
• Intermediate knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office Suite
• 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, as well as 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.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Pursuant to Department of Transportation regulations, employment for safety-sensitive positions will be contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen and a physical examination.
• Employment will also be contingent upon completion of a background check consistent with applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Keolis does not sponsor visas for this position

Nice To Haves

• college degree preferred
• CPR, AED and First Aid Certification (Provided by the Company)
• Transportation Dispatching Software knowledge desired
• Previous experience with Onboard Technology for Transit Systems

Responsibilities

• Responsible for selecting, hiring and training qualified candidates for employment
• Able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the business
• Must maintain confidentiality and safeguarding of sensitive material
• Conducting oral presentations, relaying technical information in understandable terms
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed
• Communicates job requirements and responsibilities to drivers
• Works closely with Human Resources to ensure driver hiring and compliance process; interviewing and driver selection; collecting applications; drug/alcohol testing; DOT physicals; motor vehicle records checks and additional certifications as required
• Provides direction and guidance to location trainers
• Develops, teaches and monitors contents (i.e. TAPTCO) of classroom training to ensure compliance
• Oversees and schedules re-certifications and re-training to include but not limited to onboard evaluations and trail checks
• Designs and delivers driver training and safety courses; trains new drivers and retrains those involved in accidents
• Creates and maintains all department-related files as required
• Coordinate the monthly safety reporting, bringing together the performance trends in our safety KPIs, delivery against location safety plans and safety risk assessment
• Ensure the location leadership team and the client is informed of safety performance, with timely alerts provided per the contract
• Drive a continuous improvement culture in safety performance by working collaboratively with location, resulting in all leading and lagging indicator improvements e.g., AFR and IFR
• Chairs Safety and Accident Review committees
• Investigates incidents, accidents, and work-related injuries including accident investigation, accident reports, accident files, accident register, and follows up with the claim's office and adjusters as necessary
• Effectively direct Drug and Alcohol Program as the responsible DER for FTA/DOT testing for location to ensure complete 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 with corporate direction in efforts to reduce accidents/injuries in the workplace
• Monitor compliance with the KTA’s SMS policies and procedures, conducting an annual safety audit
• Ensure all relevant statutory and regulatory safety polices are applied and adhered to
• Assists client’s maintenance personnel in ensuring compliance with environmental policies and regulations as needed
• 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 so that safety is the front of mind consideration for all employees and a way of life within the organization
• Contribute to the safety culture through displaying exemplary safety-oriented behaviors
• Ensure a just culture within the organization where all employees are treated fairly and justly and understand their contribution to the organization’s safety philosophy
• Oversees classroom and designated instructors to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency in training methods
• Oversees design and delivery of driver training and safety courses including new hire and accident retraining and may serve as back-up safety trainer
• Plan, schedule and deliver monthly safety meetings

Benefits

• competitive compensation and benefits
• opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career
• the safest work environment possible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED