Senior Manager Systems Safety and Special Projects

Overview

Lead safety improvements, manage incidents, risk, change, and special projects for rail operations.

Key Responsibilities

• risk management
• incident investigation
• change management
• on‑call
• safety communication
• project management

Tasks

The Senior Manager Systems Safety and Special Projects assists the Director of Operational Safety in leading, directing, and monitoring the continual improvements in operational, occupational, and systems safety within Keolis Commuter Services by leading special projects. -Participate in and facilitate (when necessary) risk assessment/register reviews as required -Lead interviews with involved personnel -Lead continuous improvement plan for operational safety -Assist Director of Operational Safety in managing direction and governance for conduct of operational investigations, including notification procedures, and activation of emergency response -Review risk assessments and risk management plans in accordance with risk governance such that the safety culture continually evolves -Maintain expert level knowledge of operational risk management -Mentor business units in change management such that the safety culture continually evolves -Oversee and assist in the implementation and continued growth of risk and change management -When necessary create presentations on project statuses -Lead teams in completing special projects when assigned -Manage on-call roster for event management -Effectively communicate safety strategy and direction with all levels of the organization -Assist Occupational Health and Safety Manager with all functions on request -Mentor business units in risk management -Assist Director of Operational Safety in managing governance for operational risk management including the conduct of risk assessments, development of risk management plans, employment of risk registers and tools for their conduct -Engage in strategic decision-making and a strategic mindset -When necessary lead an investigation team, ensuring the analysis of the event clearly identifies the threats, errors, and system components that resulted in the outcome (as per requirements of Operator Safety Compliance Plan) -Provide advice and recommendations to business units that minimize disruption (as much as possible) and demonstrate an effective partnership between Safety and business units -Lead and support a subordinate team -This position is required to be on-call on the duty roster. The organization may provide logistics such a company vehicle and tablet for the purpose of this function -Perform on-call duties for event management as per the roster -Provide subject matter expertise (safety) for departmental projects -Review change management plans with business units (when necessary) -Produce and publish safety alerts/flashes as necessary -Assist Director of Operational Safety in managing governance for operational change management processes including the development of work aids -Lead, design, and participate in Safety initiatives as required -Ensure events are classified appropriately and federal coding is applied -Develop project management plans for special projects -Represent Safety at various meetings - safety boards, safety committees, and calls -Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders -Develop and maintain a trust-based constructive/productive working relationship with the management of the business units -Ensure project timelines are met and be able to adjust when necessary -Lead operational investigations -Provide periodic updates to Director of Operational Safety and VP SSQE on project statuses

Requirements

• rwp
• power bi
• ms visio
• osha
• safety culture
• systems safety

What You Bring

-Familiarity with Operation Life Saver (OLI) -Thorough understanding of FRA CFRs and OSHA regulations -Essential Physical Requirements - able to type, climb, and traverse uneven surfaces -Interpretation of state and federal regulatory governance -This position can expect to spend up to 30% outdoors or in facilities across the network -8+ years of operational experience within a rail organization -5+ years’ experience in Engineering (Track or Signal Preferred), Transportation (Train and Engine, Dispatcher preferred), Mechanical, or similar Operations experience -3+ year’ experience within a Safety Department (preferred) -Other software (Comply365, Power BI, MS Visio, Coruson, TRMS) -RWP Qualifications (required), NORAC, MW1, CWR, Blue Signal (preferred) -Travel Requirements - position requires travel within Massachusetts and Rhode Island to all facilities across the network -Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination. -Familiarity with C3RS Program -Understanding of the operational application of theoretical concepts such as safety culture -Be familiar with health and safety including fire prevention, safety equipment, and first-aid -Proficiency in MS Office software -Knowledge of emergency response (NIMS/ICS) and preparedness -Certificate in Systems Safety (preferred)

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Benefits

At Keolis Commuter Services, LLC we provide a competitive compensation package that is designed to be flexible and comprehensive to meet the needs of our hard-working employees and their families. At Keolis Commuter Services (KCS), we give every team member—and their ideas—a seat for the journey. We are a diverse team made up of different backgrounds, stories, and perspectives, which is our strength. If you’re looking for a career with a company that invests in your future, KCS is the place for you. We Imagine. We Care. We Commit! Salary Range: $90,000-$125,000 -Employee Assistance Program -Fidelity 401K Program -Transit and Parking Reimbursement Benefits -Education Assistance -Supplemental health plans for accidents, critical illness, hospital stays -Generous Medical & Rx plan -Dental & Vision Plan -EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. -Railroad Retirement Benefits - a federal program that administers retirement, survivor, unemployment, and sickness benefits to U.S. railroad workers and their families. -Voluntary Benefits Plan options includingSupplemental health plans for accidents, critical illness, hospital staysPet, Home, Auto insurance -Short- & Long-term Disability Benefits -Flexible Spending Accounts -Pet, Home, Auto insurance -Company Sponsored Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits

About Keolis Commuter Services

-operates as a leading provider of public transportation solutions, focusing on the North American market. -specializes in delivering safe, efficient, and customer-centric rail and bus services. -manages major transit systems, such as the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) in Boston. -has decades of experience, becoming a trusted partner for municipalities offering urban to regional services. -focuses on innovative technology to ensure services are reliable and future-ready. -has a strong track record of improving operational efficiencies while enhancing the customer experience with smart mobility solutions. -emphasizes collaboration with local authorities to meet the evolving needs of commuters.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen -employment contingent upon receiving a favorable background check