Safety Manager

Alstom; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety programs across light rail operations. The role reports to the General Manager and ensures compliance with OSHA, FTA, state and local regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities include audits, investigations, training development, incident follow-up, and coordination with regulators, contractors, and internal teams to prevent injuries and

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years in light rail operations.
• Minimum three years in a safety-related leadership role within transportation, transit, or rail.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety program development, implementation, monitoring, and enforcement.
• Provide safety leadership to operations, maintenance, and admin departments.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, FTA, and local safety standards.
• Conduct inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Lead investigations and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Safety regulations

OSHA

Incident investigation

Leadership

Education

Formal safety education

OSHA/ADOSH training

Job description

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

This role is located in Phoenix, AZ and is contingent upon successfully winning a bid and authority approval.

Position Summary:

The Safety Manager will report to the General Manager and is responsible for the administration, implementation, enforcement, and continuous improvement of the organization's safety management programs. This position provides leadership and oversight of safety services to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting a culture of safety throughout all light rail operations. The Safety Manager develops and administers policies, procedures, training, audits, investigations, and corrective action programs designed to prevent employee injuries and illnesses, property damage, service disruptions, and environmental incidents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and administer all aspects of the organization's safety program, including policy development, implementation, monitoring, and enforcement.
• Provide safety leadership, guidance, and support to operations, maintenance, and administrative departments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), state, and local safety regulations and standards.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and risk evaluations of facilities, equipment, and operations.
• Lead incident, accident, and near-miss investigations and ensure corrective and preventive actions are identified and implemented.
• Develop, deliver, and coordinate safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and management.
• Monitor safety performance metrics and prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies.
• Support emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and business continuity efforts.
• Coordinate and maintain required safety documentation, records, certifications, and regulatory reporting.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, hazard reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies, contractors, customers, and internal stakeholders regarding safety-related matters.
• Maintain National Incident Management System (NIMS) training and certification requirements and participate in emergency response planning and exercises.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a light rail operation.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a safety-related position, program, or management role within a transportation, transit, or rail environment.

Education and Professional Knowledge:

• Demonstrated mastery of the recognized body of knowledge in the safety profession through formal education, professional training, work experience, or a combination thereof.
• Proven ability to apply safety principles and practices to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses, property damage, service interruptions, and environmental impacts.
• Completion of formal safety-related coursework such as:
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH)
  • Arizona General Contractors Construction Safety programs
  • National Safety Council training
  • Or equivalent recognized safety training programs

Certifications:

• Possess a valid U.S. Department of Labor OSHA Card or obtain and maintain the certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Possess and maintain National Incident Management System (NIMS) training and certification.
• Additional professional safety certifications (e.g., CSP, ASP, SMS, CHST) are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of safety regulations, standards, and best practices applicable to rail and transit operations.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, accident investigation techniques, hazard analysis, risk management, and safety management systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and implement effective safety programs and training initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prepare reports, maintain records, and interpret safety data and trends.
• Ability to respond effectively during emergencies and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in office, site yard, and field environments.
• Position may require work during evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency situations.
• Occasional exposure to operational hazards associated with rail transit environments.

This position is not eligible for Railroad Retirement.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Important to note

As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type: Experienced