Occupational Health & Safety Specialist

Keolis North America, Inc.

$95K — $103K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years operational EHS experience in a rail organization.
  • Understanding of systems safety concepts.
  • 30hr OSHA 1910 or 1926 Certification preferred.
  • Familiarity with FRA, CFR and OSHA regulations in a safety context.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Teams, PowerPoint, and Adobe skills a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide governance for operational safety compliance plans.
  • Conduct workplace inspections to ensure OSHA standard compliance.
  • Perform Job Hazard Analyses in mechanical and engineering departments.
  • Manage hazardous materials inventories effectively.
  • Assist in the development of safety training content.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive drug and alcohol screening process.
  • Commitment to employee well-being and safety as a core value.
  • Focus on environmental sustainability in operations.
Full Job Description
Salary Range: $95,000-$103,500

Minimum Knowledge and Experience:
  • 3+ years operational experience in an EHS roll or within a rail organization.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the concepts within systems safety
  • 30hr OSHA 1910 or 1926 Certification (both preferred)
  • Understanding of the operational implication of theoretical concepts such as safety culture through understanding of FRA , CFR and OSHA regulations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Competent in Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, and Adobe

Skills:
  • Able to Interpret state and federal regulatory governance.
  • Safety program management and delivery
  • Effectively communicate safety strategy and direction with business units
  • Maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders.
  • Assist in the investigation of Department of Labor issues.
  • Able to interpret operational direction in a safety context in each department.
  • Behave in a manner that supports the principles of 'just' and 'learning' cultures, thus advancing our safety culture.
  • Judge tasking requirements in order to effectively manage time.

Key Accountabilities (Essential Job Duties):

Health & Safety Planning
  • Demonstrates understanding and adheres to the KCS principles of Employee Engagement, Operational Excellence, Safety & Security, and Economic Performance
  • Provide governance for the operational safety compliance plan with respect to health and safety requirements as required within the contract.
  • Develop an inspection schedule targeting OSHA 1910 regulations and first aid supplies.
  • Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices to ensure compliance with OSHA 1910 & 1926 safety standards and regulations.
  • Conduct Job Hazard Analysis's for the Mechanical and Engineering Departments.
  • Maintain inventories of hazardous materials
  • Assist in the development and retention of health and safety content of safety related training.
  • Maintain expert level knowledge in Department of Labor regulations directly impacting health and safety.
  • Ensure all facilities have emergency evacuation plans and conduct training/drills.
  • Event (accident/incident) Management
  • Investigate health related complaints.
  • Some out-of-office hours may be required. The position is on the on-call roster (24 hours every 6-12 days)
  • Participate in investigations and prepare reports within required timelines.

Community Engagement - Safety Outreach
  • Assist in the management of KCS safety related community engagement activities.
  • Assist in the management of KCS / Operation Lifesaver volunteer's and events.
  • Assist in the management of KCS / Operation Lifesaver annual budget and materials procurement.

Operational Risk Management
  • Assist Systems Safety Senior Managers in the governance for operational risk management including the conduct of risk assessments.

Change Management
  • Assist Systems Safety Senior Managers with guidance for operational change management processes with the business units.
  • Assist with the review of change management plans with business units.

Engagement
  • Represent safety at various meetings- safety committees and calls.
  • Develop and maintain a trust-based constructive/productive working relationship with the leadership and management of the business units.
  • Liaison with specialists such as industrial hygienists
  • Publication of safety culture communication (EG bulletins/flashes)

Additional Statements:
  • 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.
  • Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world.
  • Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.

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