Rail System Safety Engineer & Hazard Analysis Expert

Metra Commuter Rail; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Metra Commuter Rail in Chicago is seeking a System Safety Engineer to define, plan, and coordinate regulatory safety activities and continuously improve safety performance across Metra's six-county service area.

The role involves leading safety training programs, conducting hazard analyses and root cause investigations, and implementing risk mitigation while coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders. Travel and on-site work in Chicago are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety and occupational health or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of safety management systems and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan, and coordinate regulatory safety activities and training.
• Improve safety performance across Metra's service area.
• Lead hazard analyses, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Develop and implement safety programs, with cross-department collaboration.

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety and occupational health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Metra Commuter Rail in Chicago is seeking a System Safety Engineer to define, plan, and coordinate regulatory safety activities and continuously improve safety performance across Metra's six-county service area.

The role involves leading safety training programs, conducting hazard analyses and root cause investigations, and implementing risk mitigation while coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders. Travel and on-site work in Chicago are required.