Safety Operational Officer

MARTA•Atlanta, GA

18h

About The Position

The Safety Operational Officer develops programs to identify and mitigate operational hazards across rail, bus, and mobility services. The position develops safety training curricula, inspection and evaluation checklists, and safety policies and procedures. It conducts accident and incident investigations, may represent the Office of Safety at accident scenes, and prepares final investigation reports and recommendations. The role also provides safety training, develops workplace intervention and corrective-action plans, and analyzes complex safety issues, hazards, and transportation-system trends. The position has direct responsibility for transit safety oversight at MARTA and must comply with the training requirements in the Authority’s Agency Safety Plan and applicable federal and state transit safety requirements. It participates in a 24/7/365 emergency-response on-call rotation, responds to Authority emergencies, and may be required to enter the wayside after completing MARTA Wayside Access training. The job requires variable shifts, including weekends and holidays, and successful completion of a physical examination and substance abuse test. Participation in MARTA’s Drug & Alcohol Program is a condition of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in safety management, engineering technology, or a related technical field, or directly related experience substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Five years of experience in one or more operational areas: Bus Operations, Bus Maintenance, Rail Car Maintenance, Automatic Train Control, Electrical Power & Equipment, Facilities, or MOW.
Experience with field inspections, accident investigations, vehicles, or safety programs and policies.
Ability to comprehend operating and maintenance procedures, as-built drawings, electrical schematics, and other diagrams.
Conscientiousness, dependability, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to work effectively in stressful and emergency situations.
Ability to make reasoned decisions with limited information and apply safety knowledge to varied problems, including research, technical report writing, and preparation of safety specifications and plans.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Microsoft Office.
Must be able to obtain Transportation Safety Institute Certified Safety Specialist in Rail or Bus (CSS-Rail/Bus) certification within two years.
Must successfully complete MARTA Wayside Access training and be able to perform train-flagging procedures to control train movement when working on the wayside.
Must pass a physical examination and substance abuse test.
Must participate in MARTA’s Drug & Alcohol Program and comply with its requirements.
Must work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays, and participate in a 24/7/365 on-call rotation.

Nice To Haves

Transportation Safety Institute Certified Safety Specialist in Rail or Bus (CSS-Rail/Bus) certification.
Completion of Level 3 Wayside Access Certification.

Responsibilities

Develop programs to identify and mitigate operational hazards involving rail, bus, and mobility services.
Develop safety training curricula, inspection and evaluation checklists, and safety performance standards.
Conduct accident and incident investigations, determine causes, make recommendations, and prepare final reports.
Represent the Office of Safety at accident and incident sites, including as the official safety representative during emergency response.
Conduct audits and inspections of equipment, facilities, operations, and records to identify unsafe conditions and verify compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and codes.
Track trends in unsafe system components, coordinate inspection requirements, recommend corrective actions, and follow up to verify that deficiencies are resolved.
Develop and deliver safety training for transportation groups and shop-level personnel.
Develop intervention strategies and corrective action plans to address unsafe acts and conditions.
Conduct safety engineering studies, evaluate system failures, and analyze hazards, accident trends, and safety deficiencies.
Assist with developing policies and procedures supporting the Authority’s System Safety Program Plan.
Develop management information reporting systems for hazard, statistical, and trend analysis.
Review changes in work methods and processes for their effect on established safety practices.
Develop requirements for special emphasis programs and recommend their inclusion in the accident prevention program.
Participate in the Operational Safety branch’s emergency-response on-call rotation and respond to Authority emergencies.
Conduct rules-compliance checks of operational and maintenance personnel.
Perform other related duties as assigned, including Transit Ambassador assignments.
Follow applicable work practices and standard operating procedures; use required protective equipment and clothing; and report health and safety concerns.