Director of Rail Operations Safety

Bay Area Rapid Transit; United States; On-site; USD 156,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is seeking an experienced transportation safety professional to lead the Operations Safety Division within the System Safety Department. The role oversees a comprehensive rail operations safety program protecting employees, passengers, and infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

The incumbent will develop, implement, and continuously improve safety programs, mentor staff, and collaborate with CPUC, FTA, and other partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety engineering, industrial hygiene or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of professional safety programs experience including at least two (2) years of administrative and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops, manages, and administers safety related activities of the Operations Safety Division including the identification and evaluation of safety risks for the District’s rail operations services.
• Investigates safety related rail operations accidents and incidents; performs inspections; coordinates CPUC audits with BART departments.
• Identifies and reports on safety related hazards to senior management and CPUC; tracks corrective actions from audit recommendations.
• Manages and administers the District’s comprehensive rail safety operational policies and procedures.
• Oversees safety liaison with divisions; negotiates and resolves sensitive issues.
• Coordinates training with District and local fire protection services; plans drills and emergency response times.
• Participates in the Safety Management System and PTASP transitions as required by federal regulation.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety engineering, industrial hygiene or a closely related field

Job description

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is seeking an experienced transportation safety professional to lead the Operations Safety Division within the System Safety Department. The role oversees a comprehensive rail operations safety program protecting employees, passengers, and infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

The incumbent will develop, implement, and continuously improve safety programs, mentor staff, and collaborate with CPUC, FTA, and other partners.