Director of Safety, Compliance & Training

About This Role

Lead and manage safety, compliance, and training programs for a transportation company, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and driving continuous improvement in safety performance.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Transit Agency Safety Plan and Transit SSEPP for RPTA
• Lead safety and security related reporting and response to requests
• Provide complete data collection, compilation, analysis, and reporting for safety
• Coordinate and deliver all required reporting, bringing together performance trends in safety KPIs
• Ensure the location leadership team is informed of safety performance with timely alerts
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance through collaboration and strategic initiatives
• Chair Safety and Accident Review committees
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and work-related injuries
• Oversee workers' compensation and the claims office, working with adjusters
• Effectively direct the Drug and Alcohol Program (FTA) for location to ensure compliance
• Provide training programs that promote the highest quality passenger services
• Lead the site implementation of the Safety Management System Plan
• Monitor compliance with Keolis SMS policies and procedures, conducting annual safety audits
• Oversee the location’s fatigue management program
• Promote safety-related communications and messaging to employees and the PTA

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of direct successful leadership experience managing safety and training in transportation or similar industries, of a similar size and scope
• High school diploma
• Experience developing and implementing safety program plans, conducting investigations, analyzing data, and recommending corrective actions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive material
• Ability to conduct oral presentations and relay technical information in understandable terms
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred
• 5+ years of direct successful leadership experience managing safety and training in transportation or similar industries

Nice to Have

• College degree
• Experience in PTASP, per OSHA and FTA requirements
• Experience and awareness of DOT policies, OSHA, NIMS, EPA standards and ADA requirements
• Working knowledge of adult education principles and practices
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word

Skills

* Required skills