Chief of Quality, Health, Safety, Security & Environment (QHSE)

Transdev North America, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

STI eligibility

Job summary

Transdev North America, Bay State Rail, seeks a Chief of Quality, Health, Safety, Security & Environment (QHSSE) to lead safety, quality assurance, occupational health and environmental compliance for the Boston Regional Rail operation.

You will report to the Operator General Manager, shaping a culture of safety and continuous improvement, managing regulatory obligations with MBTA and authorities, and driving performance across QHSSE disciplines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in quality management, safety, 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 regulatory requirements and industry standards including FRA, OSHA, FTA, EPA, and MA environmental regulations.
• Experience in rail transportation, public transit, infrastructure, or safety-critical operating environments preferred.
• Proven leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external regulatory bodies.
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the organization's QHSSE functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, MBTA standards, and contractual obligations.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight of quality management, safety management, security compliance, and environmental protection programs across operations.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and continuously improve management plans, policies, procedures, audits, and compliance programs.
• Oversee risk management, hazard identification, incident investigation, corrective actions, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with operational, engineering, maintenance, and support functions, regulatory authorities, MBTA, host railroads, emergency services, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and report QHSSE performance, identify improvements, and advise senior management on safety, quality, regulatory, and environmental performance.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, environmental responsibility, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic direction

Regulatory liaison

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Problem solving

Job description

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.

About Bay State Rail

Bay State Rail is a joint venture between Transdev North America and Transport UK and is one of three teams pursuing the opportunity to operate the MBTA Regional Rail network. Our team brings the expertise and vision needed to transform Boston regional rail into a service built for the common good. We are committed to delivering a modern, dependable rail system that strengthens communities, eases congestion, and drives a more sustainable future.

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

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at http://www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video.