Chief of Quality, Health, Safety, Security & Environment (QHSE)Position Contingency Notice: This position is associated with Bay State Rail's proposal to operate the MBTA Commuter Rail network. Employment opportunities for this role are contingent upon Bay State Rail being awarded the contract and successful contract mobilization.
Position Summary The Chief of Quality, Health, Safety, Security & Environment (QHSSE) is responsible for providing executive leadership and oversight of all safety, quality assurance, occupational health, environmental compliance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and emergency preparedness functions supporting the Boston Regional Rail operation. Reporting to the Operator General Manager (OGM), the Chief of QHSSE serves as the senior executive responsible for developing and maintaining a culture of safety, accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement while ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of commuter rail services.
We're proud to offer: - Competitive compensation package of minimum $ 200,000 - maximum $ 240,000
- In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual Short-Term Incentive (STI) opportunity
Position Profile / Key Responsibilities - Lead and oversee the organization's Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (QHSSE) functions, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, MBTA standards, and contractual obligations.
- Provide strategic direction and oversight of quality management, safety management, security compliance, and environmental protection programs, ensuring effective implementation across all operations and services.
- Ensure the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of management plans, policies, procedures, audits, and compliance programs.
- Oversee risk management, hazard identification, incident investigation, corrective action plans, and performance improvement initiatives across all QHSSE disciplines.
- Ensure effective coordination with operational, engineering, maintenance, and support functions, as well as regulatory authorities, the MBTA, host railroads, emergency services, and other external stakeholders.
- Monitor and report QHSSE performance, identify areas for improvement, and provide recommendations to senior management to strengthen operational safety, service quality, regulatory compliance, and environmental performance.
- Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, environmental responsibility, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Qualifications and Experience - Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in quality management, safety, security, environmental compliance, or related operational management functions.
- Demonstrated experience managing or overseeing multidisciplinary quality, safety, and environmental programs within complex and highly regulated operating environments.
- Strong knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards, including FRA, OSHA, FTA, EPA, and Massachusetts environmental regulations.
- Experience in rail transportation, public transit, infrastructure, or other safety-critical operational environments strongly preferred.
- Proven leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external regulatory bodies.
- Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
The ideal candidate is a high-performing strategic leader who drives results and inspires others through integrity, accountability, and strong communication. Combines business acumen and continuous improvement to achieve sustainable business outcomes and enhance customer experience. Builds trust through self-awareness and ethical leadership while empowering others to reach their full potential. Cultivates strong stakeholder relationships, high-performing teams, and creates organizational agility to successfully navigate change and deliver long-term success.
Job Category: Management
Job Type: Full Time
Req ID: 9511
Pay Group: VDD
Cost Center: NONE
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