Senior Safety Director - OSHA 500

New Wave People•New York, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports MTA Construction & Development (C&D) Safety Oversight by planning, developing, and administering comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety training programs. The position involves representing the Senior Director of Safety in daily operations, evaluating training programs for effectiveness and adherence to regulations, and managing technical and process-related programs to meet education and training needs. The role also includes leading safety initiatives to enhance the organization's safety culture, preparing performance data for leadership, and maintaining relationships with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders. The consultant will develop, update, and deliver training programs, participate in high-risk work scopes to ensure risk mitigation, and perform periodic audits of construction sites to identify and analyze hazards. Participation in Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings is also required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, Education/Adult Learning, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or related discipline.
Minimum of Seven (7) + years of related safety experience in construction.
Four (4) + years in a training or supervisory role.
Proven knowledge and experience in training administration, curriculum design and development, assessing training methodologies, as well as classroom instruction and delivery of safety training modules and programs.
Deep understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, especially Code 29 of Federal Regulations 1926 Subpart C–Training and Education, and general construction safety principles.
Solid experience or understanding of Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) laws and policies.
Solid experience or understanding of Public Employees Safety & Health (PESH) state laws and policies.
Solid experience or understanding of other related federal, state, and local regulations regarding asbestos, lead, noise and airborne hazards, as well as other safety-related issues.
Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office suite, PeopleSoft, Oracle, Windows, etc.).
30 Hour OSHA certification (Construction Industry).
OSHA 500 Authorized Outreach Trainer certification.
Must pass a one-day NYC Transit Track Safety, or Metro-North Railroad and/or Long Island Railroad (LIRR) Roadway Worker Protection course prior to participating in any work for MTA projects that occurs on or near the track or wayside.
Consultant shall be responsible for obtaining work safety boots that meet MTA C&D specifications.
Consultant shall be required to use his/her own cell phone.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Proficiency in Adobe Captivate preferred or ability to learn.
Preferred First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – current within one (1) year of hire date.
Preferred background in Transportation / Engineering / Architecture / Construction / Safety Engineering/Safety Management or Construction Safety.
Preferred Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) certification.
Preferred experience in performing health and safety management systems.
Preferred knowledge of NY State Construction Codes and / or construction practices.
Preferred industry-recognized certifications in Program Support (i.e., Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Industrial Hygienist Technician (IHT).
Preferred indoor environmental or air quality consulting (e.g., Council-Certified Environmental Consultant (CIEC) or Council-Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional (CIAQP).
Preferred Asbestos and Lead Certifications.
Preferred strong business administrative skills (i.e., presentations, report and letter writing, time management, etc.).
Preferred excellent team building, listening, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

Represent the Senior Director of Safety in day-to-day operations.
Evaluate Safety Training programs to ensure continuous implementation, effectiveness, and adherence to rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Manage technical and process-related programs and tools to address education and training needs.
Lead safety-related initiatives and programs to enhance the organization's safety culture.
Prepare occupational health and safety performance data for safety training programs for safety leadership.
Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.
Develop, update, and deliver Occupational Health and Safety training programs to internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in high-risk work scopes, ensuring appropriate risk mitigation procedures are in place.
Perform periodic audits of construction sites to identify unsafe hazards or conditions.
Analyze and track effective measures to reduce hazards to an acceptable level.
Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings.
Perform other reasonably related duties as required.