SMS Documentation and Audit Lead, Transit Safety and Compliance

PEMCCO • New Orleans, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Help ensure a transit system’s safety program is clear, compliant, and audit-ready. In this role, you will lead Safety Management System documentation and support audits and regulatory review.

Requirements

• 5 to 10 years of experience in safety documentation, auditing, compliance, or related roles
• Experience developing policies, procedures, and controlled documentation
• Experience supporting or conducting audits and managing corrective actions
• Experience in transit, transportation, or other regulated environments
• Strong technical writing, organization, and document control skills
• Working knowledge of safety management systems and audit processes
• Familiarity with OSHA, FTA, or similar regulatory frameworks

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as ASP, CSP, SMS, ISO auditor, or similar
• Experience supporting transit or public sector safety programs
• Experience building audit trackers, compliance matrices, or dashboards
• Experience preparing documentation for regulatory or oversight reviews

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain SMS documentation including policies, procedures, manuals, and templates
• Ensure documentation aligns with SMS principles and regulatory requirements
• Standardize formats, version control, and document management practices
• Support the planning and execution of internal and external safety audits
• Develop audit plans, checklists, and supporting materials
• Document audit findings, observations, and recommendations
• Track corrective actions and monitor progress to closure
• Verify closure of findings through documentation and evidence review
• Prepare audit summaries, reports, and management briefings
• Analyze audit results to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Support regulatory reviews and ensure documentation is audit-ready
• Coordinate with safety, operations, maintenance, engineering, 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