System Safety Lead - SMS & PTASP Expert

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 107,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced safety professional to develop, implement, and support METRO’s Safety Management System (SMS) per FTA, TxDOT regulations, and PTASP. You will create, review, and approve PHAs, HAs, and VM analyses while auditing related documentation for effectiveness.

You will work with METRO engineers and stakeholders to ensure safety requirements are met, drive risk reduction, and produce comprehensive safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering or related field required.
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in systems analysis for highly reliable or safety-critical activities including three years implementing, managing, and enforcing System Safety/SMS.
• Experience in the transit/transportation industry is preferred.
• State of Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), WSO – CSM, CSS, CHMT I or II, or RSD preferred.
• A valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s license is required for the job and must meet METRO’s motor vehicle records requirements.
• Strong communications (written/verbal) skills are required.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.
• System Safety Analysis (creating, developing and reviewing detailed PHA’s, HA’s and VM’s, and supporting FMEA’s, FMECA’s, bowtie’s and/or FTA’s; MIL-STD-882 or equivalent; hazard, tracking, auditing and reporting)
• Familiarity with Rail Systems and Control Systems/Industrial Automation concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provides system safety engineering expertise and support for METRO operations, functions, and projects requiring Safety Department review or approval.
• Assists with development and implementation of SMS to reduce or eliminate risks.
• Responsible for system safety documentation such as PHAs, HAs, VMs and supporting analyses.
• Performs safety and security certification in coordination with planning, design, procurement, construction, and maintenance.
• Monitors project safety performance and reports safety status.
• Leads or chairs meetings with stakeholders and provides summaries to the Director of Safety.

Skills

System safety analysis

Hazard analysis

FMEA/FMECA/FTA knowledge

SMS familiarity

Strong communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering or related field

Texas PE license preferred

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

WSO – CSM, CSS, CHMT I or II, or RSD preferred

Job description

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced safety professional to develop, implement, and support METRO’s Safety Management System (SMS) per FTA, TxDOT regulations, and PTASP. You will create, review, and approve PHAs, HAs, and VM analyses while auditing related documentation for effectiveness.

You will work with METRO engineers and stakeholders to ensure safety requirements are met, drive risk reduction, and produce comprehensive safety