Safety Officer – Rail Operations & Facilities
Safety Officer – Rail Operations & Facilities
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Safety Officer – Rail Operations & Facilities to provide technical and field
support to the Deputy Chief Safety Officer, and all Division Management as needed.
Essential Functions:
Assists Division Directors and Deputy Chief Safety Officer and other Safety Officers in identification and
resolution of employee and operations safety issues.
Provide safety support during all construction projects including design/specification review, site
inspections and regulatory reviews.
Conduct periodic reviews of work zones along the rail alignment to ensure compliance with Rail SOP’s.
Assists the DCSO and other Safety Officers with regulatory compliance issues, developing and implementing
accident and injury prevention policy, procedures, and programs.
Assist with security assessments of divisions and other infrastructure in response to Homeland Security
initiatives.
Assist with development of internal and multi-agency response drills and tabletop exercises.
Maintain thorough knowledge of State Oversight Rule 49CFR 672, 673, 674.
Job requirements include:
BA/BS in Safety Science, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Health and safety or related field from
an accredited school. Related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Minimum of
three (3) years’ experience in occupational safety or related field.
Ability to obtain the FTA required TSSP-Rail and PTSCTP certifications within 3 years of hire.
Effective and professional communication skills.
Valid driver's license.
Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Preferred attributes:
Qualified accident and injury prevention provider as defined by Pennsylvania Worker's Compensation
Regulations.
Prior work in union environment.
Certified safety professional or associate safety professional designation.
Heavy machinery/construction experience.
Mass/rail transit safety experience.
Investigative and/or police work experience.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a
cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:
Taylor McBride
Employment Department
345 Sixth Avenue, 3 rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527
[email protected]
EOE
