Safety Lead- Vehicle Maintenance

The Safety Lead - VM (Vehicle Maintenance) is responsible for investigating all incidents with a vehicle maintenance component (e.g., major events and near misses involving employee injuries, infrastructure damage, derailments, service interruption, etc.). The Safety Lead - VM will respond to incidents, gather documentation and information, report to the appropriate parties, determine root causes, and collaborate with the Vehicle Maintenance Department to recommend feasible corrective action plans to improve safety programs, policies, and procedures.Duties & Responsibilities:Assist in the implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS) throughout the MBTA through support and daily application of safety policies, safety risk management activities, safety assurance activities, and safety promotion.Respond to incidents that occur involving the MBTA, gather documentation and evidence, notify, and report necessary information to the appropriate parties in a timely manner.Work with appropriate departments to gather all necessary information (e.g., inspections, training records, hours of service) to supplement incident investigations.Develop root cause analysis including recommending and implementing feasible corrective actions when necessary.Collaborate and advise departments to track, implement, and close safety recommendations and corrective actions. Follow up with implemented corrective actions to ensure effective mitigations of hazards. Work will include weekend shifts with the ability to work any shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) assigned.Conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections andor audits of MBTA facilities, work sites, specifications, infrastructure, vehicles, and equipment, ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local codes, regulations, and guidelines.Provide professional safety support including developing, updating, and interpreting MBTA policies and practices, codes, and industry standards as needed to advance the application of safety programs in Bus and Rail Vehicle Maintenance.Remain current with the MBTA's Safety Plan.Oversee the performance of safety activities, conduct assessments of safety programs, including field inspections, and procedure and policy reviews, to identify areas of improvements and corrective actions.Update policies and procedures as necessary to improve safety.Develop and provide safety training in compliance with regulatory requirements and company policy.Perform and create safety inspection and hazard assessment reports and present findings to internal stakeholders.Assist safety managers and regulators during internal and external audits and investigations.Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and provide technical direction to ensure safe work practices and effective mitigations of hazards are performed.Review vehicle maintenance reportable injuries to determine trends and recommend activities to mitigate continued injuries.Work closely with field representatives from the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to resolve identified safety issues.Work with cross functional teams to identify and mitigate hazards related to vehicles and vehicle maintenance. Support the Safety Engineering team with Safety Certifications when appropriate.Develop and maintain reports on vehicle maintenance safety data and trends in order to identify and share ongoing safety performance towards established goals and prepare monthly safety reports for upper management committee meetings.Partner with vehicle maintenance leadership on the continuous improvement projects for compliance on Vehicle Maintenance and Safety initiatives, including safety program implementation, policy creation, safety training content, and safety initiative vestigate safety concerns submitted by management, employees, employee committees, the public, or regulatory agencies; evaluate concerns and alternatives, resolve hazards, and make recommendations to management for corrective actions, as necessary.Drive a company or personal vehicle to visitinspect work sites and to assist at emergencies andor events as needed.Respond or report to work as directed by supervisory personnel for emergencies, extreme weather conditions or any other abnormal conditions that impair service or the safety of service, twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.Adhere to the rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the Authority including the EEO, Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment and Anti-Retaliation policies.Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.Six (6) years of experience in vehicle manufacturing, maintenance, andor vehicle testing.Demonstrated experience applying methods and techniques to mitigate safety issues by assessing safety hazards and ensuring corrective measures are followed.Knowledge of vehicle maintenance standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.Experience applying safety knowledge through the facilitating and processing of safety programs and assessments.Demonstrated experience applying methods and techniques to mitigate safety issues by assessing safety hazards and ensuring corrective measures are followed.Experience applying safety knowledge by facilitating and processing safety related programs.Experience participating in incident response andor investigations.Effective organizational, analytical, time management and multitasking skills.Ability to complete, apply, and adhere to concepts in safety training including but not limited to SMS Fundamentals, ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 within first month of employment. Ability to complete a Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program (PTSCTP) within three (3) years of employment.Ability to perform all tasks safely with proper PPE. Ability to perform and oversee that tasks are performed to ensure the safety of MBTA employees, contractors, ridership, and the general public, and critical infrastructure.Have excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills.The ability to work any and all shifts andor locations as assigned or directed. Availability to work twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.The ability to provide internal and external customers with a courteous and professional experience.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Have a valid driver's license.

Created: 2025-02-07