Senior Safety Director: Lead System-Wide EHS in Transit

Shirley Parsons; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons in the United States is assisting a leading transit system operator in Philadelphia, PA to recruit a Senior Safety Director. You will lead system-wide safety strategies, develop EH&S programs, and drive a strong safety culture across the organization.

This on-site role requires shaping reports, trends, and regulatory compliance with OSHA/EPA, managing a direct team, and daily collaboration with the corporate office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years EHS leadership experience in transportation or regulated industries.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Compliance or related discipline.
• Strong verbal and written communication across all business levels.
• Based near Philadelphia, PA and willing to travel to the corporate office daily.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-wide safety strategies and programs with focus on reducing incidents.
• Utilize safety data to provide reports, trends, analysis and recommendations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA and other agencies.
• Lead company-wide safety communications to drive ownership and daily safety integration.
• Oversee a team of direct reports, set priorities and develop staff.

Skills

EHS leadership

Safety data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelors in Safety/Compliance

Job description

Shirley Parsons in the United States is assisting a leading transit system operator in Philadelphia, PA to recruit a Senior Safety Director. You will lead system-wide safety strategies, develop EH&S programs, and drive a strong safety culture across the organization.

This on-site role requires shaping reports, trends, and regulatory compliance with OSHA/EPA, managing a direct team, and daily collaboration with the corporate office.