Principal Safety & Compliance Coordinator

About the Role

The purpose of the Principal Safety & Compliance Coordinator is to assist the Manager of Compliance & Safety with the daily operations of safety as well as the implementation of the System Safety Program plan as required under 49 CFR part 270 and the Fatigue Risk Management Plan and Hazard Risk assessments. The Principal Safety & Compliance Coordinator will also assist with budgets, oversight of the safety chief supervisors and the RWP Program. The Principal Safety & Compliance Coordinator will also be responsible to conduct field inspections, review reports and respond to information requests. The Principal Safety & Compliance Coordinator will develop and oversee the Personal Protective Equipment Program.  

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Chief Safety Supervisors and RWP Operations.
• Leads Audits, inspections of work practices to ensure compliance with established Safety, industrial health / environmental programs procedures and rules. Develops and implements feasible solutions and changes to policies and procedures
• Provides guidance to safety personnel, leads assessments of department /line/facility safety practices
• Assist with the implementation of the System Safety Program Plan, Fatigue Risk Management Plan, Critical Incident Stress Plan, Internal Control Plan, Book of Rules, RWP protocols.
• Leads and conducts in depth investigations that result in injuries, accidents and incidents.
• Leads the investigation of reports of hazards and hazard assessments.
• Develops, prepares, schedules required FRA, OSHA, FTA and any another safety related training.
• Responds to safety emergencies
• Performs trend analysis of injuries and incidents and conducts reports
• Participates and leads safety committee meetings
• Develop Personal Protective Equipment Plan and oversee the plan
• Provides safety information to senior management during operational morning call.
• Assists Manager of Compliance & Safety with the day to day safe operation of the rail road
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager Compliance and Safety 

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:

• Minimum 10 years Railroad experience required, and 5 years of Supervisory experience within a railroad environment.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role is required.
• In depth expertise of OSHA, FRA, and other applicable safety practices is required.
• Excellent communication skills is required
• Must be on call to respond to emergencies at all times.

Desired Qualifications

Ideal candidates will present the following profile:

•BA Degree in Safety / or safety related fields desired.

•TSSP, CSP, ASP desired. 

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation & Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

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