Industrial Safety & Compliance Supervisor

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) seeks an experienced Safety Administrator to oversee industrial safety and environmental aspects of agency operations. You will develop protocols, promote safety training, and generate reports to drive policy improvements for the Agency Safety & Compliance Department.

Under general direction, you will supervise safety activities, coordinate NRV investigations, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and agency safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Loss Control, or related field.
• Four (4) years of directly related safety experience in administering safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting hazard mitigation, incident investigations, inspections, audits, and corrective actions, including two (2) years of supervisory experience in an industrial, transportation, transit, manufacturing, or similar operational environment.
• Experience supporting government or transit operations is preferred.
• Obtain and maintain Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP Bus and Rail) and Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program (PTSCTP) credentials.
• Initial certification must be obtained within three (3) years and maintained thereafter as a condition of continued employment.
• Pass a physical (medical) examination that includes a drug screen in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.
• Proficiency of PC software applications to include Microsoft Office or other related software applications.
• Knowledge of bus, light rail, maintenance, in a transit operating environment.
• Must be able to work variable hours, including emergency responses.
• Must be able to work in an on‑call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Reviews reports of injuries, property damage, occupational diseases, or public liability to determine causative factors.
• Communicates findings and recommendations for improvement to employees and management.
• Formulates and implements corrective action plans as directed.
• Inspects and evaluates facilities and tools/equipment for compliance with federal, state, local and agency safety policies and procedures.
• Evaluates facility operations including new, modified, and existing work practices to insure safe working conditions for employees and the public.
• Performs inspections and periodic audits to determine facility compliance with DARTs Safe Work Practices and Policies.
• Communicates results and recommendations to management.
• Prepares and coordinates written reports and procedures as required.
• Develops and maintains safety documents and records.
• Develops and conducts safety training, and quality assurance programs for DART facilities.
• Coordinates NRV accident investigations and classifications.
• Develop and implement the Agency’s NRV policies and procedures.
• Develops intervention strategies to resolve identified unsafe acts and conditions observed in the workplace.
• Assists in the development of policies/procedures in support of the Authority’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan.
• Reviews changes in work methods and processes to ascertain effect on established safety practices.
• Establishes measurements to evaluate the effectiveness of facility safety and health programs.
• Prepares and analyzes safety data and statistical reports concerning accidents, trends, and solutions.
• Determines the need for technical surveys and appraisals to identify conditions that may affect the health and safety of employees and the public.
• Develops and oversees contracts with consultants for services provided to the agency.
• Monitors protocols related to occupational illnesses and infectious diseases following CDC guidance to ensure compliance with the FTA Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
• Monitors Federal and state occupational health and safety regulations and recommends programs to ensure agency compliance.
• Makes recommendations for and assists in the development and implementation of new safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety program management

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Loss Control, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety management software

Job description

Pay Range: $68,106.00 - $112,374.00 Country: United States of America Address: 101 N Peak St City: DALLAS, TX 75226 FLSA: Exempt Professionals: 01 - Official Administrator (EEO-4-United States of America), 1C - Supervisors (EEO-SubCategory)

General Summary: Under general direction of the Senior Manager Industrial Safety, evaluates facility operations, develops protocols and oversees the industrial and environmental aspects of the Agency’s activities. Communicates and promotes safety training and safety programs; develops reports and recommends changes to policies and procedures for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)'s Agency Safety & Compliance Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews reports of injuries, property damage, occupational diseases, or public liability to determine causative factors.
• Communicates findings and recommendations for improvement to employees and management.
• Formulates and implements corrective action plans as directed.
• Inspects and evaluates facilities and tools/equipment for compliance with federal, state, local and agency safety policies and procedures.
• Evaluates facility operations including new, modified, and existing work practices to insure safe working conditions for employees and the public.
• Performs inspections and periodic audits to determine facility compliance with DARTs Safe Work Practices and Policies.
• Communicates results and recommendations to management.
• Prepares and coordinates written reports and procedures as required.
• Develops and maintains safety documents and records.
• Develops and conducts safety training, and quality assurance programs for DART facilities.
• Coordinates Non-Revenue Vehicle (NRV) accident investigations and classifications.
• Develop and implement the Agency’s NRV policies and procedures.
• Develops intervention strategies to resolve identified unsafe acts and conditions observed in the workplace.
• Assists in the development of policies/procedures in support of the Authority’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan.
• Reviews changes in work methods and processes to ascertain effect on established safety practices.
• Establishes measurements to evaluate the effectiveness of facility safety and health programs.
• Prepares and analyzes safety data and statistical reports concerning accidents, trends, and solutions.
• Determines the need for technical surveys and appraisals to identify conditions that may affect the health and safety of employees and the public.
• Develops and oversees contracts with consultants for services provided to the agency.
• Monitors protocols related to occupational illnesses and infectious diseases following CDC guidance to ensure compliance with the FTA Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
• Monitors Federal and state occupational health and safety regulations and recommends programs to ensure agency compliance.
• Makes recommendations for and assists in the development and implementation of new safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Safety, Loss Control, or related field.
• Four (4) years of directly related safety experience in administering safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting hazard mitigation, incident investigations, inspections, audits, and corrective actions, including two (2) years of supervisory experience in an industrial, transportation, transit, manufacturing, or similar operational environment.
• Experience supporting government or transit operations is preferred.
• Obtain and maintain Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP Bus and Rail) and Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program (PTSCTP) credentials, as applicable to the position.
• Initial certification must be obtained within three (3) years and maintained thereafter as a condition of continued employment.
• Pass a physical (medical) examination that includes a drug screen in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.
• Proficiency of PC software applications to include Microsoft Office or other related software applications.
• Knowledge of bus, light rail, maintenance, in a transit operating environment.
• Must be able to work variable hours, including emergency responses.
• Must be able to work in an on‑call rotation.
• Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Gets first‑hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services.
• Acts with customers in mind.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Ability to make good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment).
• Most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time.
• Sought out by others for advice and solutions.
• Ability to pick up on technical things quickly.
• Can learn new skills and knowledge.
• Is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge.
• Does well in technical courses and seminars.
• Ability to be able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Can get messages across that have the desired effect.
• Ability to quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all.
• Can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups.
• Can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise.
• Is seen as a team player and is cooperative.
• Easily gains trust and support of peers.
• Encourages collaboration.
• Can be candid with peers.
• Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
• Can see hidden problems.
• Is excellent at honest analysis.
• Looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in an environment where there is exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be exposed to unpleasant working conditions to include dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals, assuming incumbent is observing all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and using all protective clothing and devices provided.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace.

M/F/D/V Open until qualified applicants are identified.