Lead Operational Safety Specialist - 90212540 - Washington

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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

Job Summary

Develop, direct and support division-wide field implementation of company safety programs, rules, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company's System Safety Program and applicable regulatory requirements. Provide technical safety-related oversight, guidance and support to division(s), departments, and contractor stakeholders to eliminate injuries/accidents and reduce workplace risk.

Essential Functions

• Monitor and assess field safety programs: Track safety, health, and injury prevention initiatives, analyzing trends and data to identify potential deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Oversee testing and implementation: Manage regional testing of protective equipment and safety products, including initiatives like Amtrak's prescription eyewear program, and conduct evaluations for noise exposure and other hazards.
• Collaborate on investigations and initiatives: Work with division, regional, and departmental staff on accident investigations, risk reduction, and hazard elimination, including participation in major rail incident investigations.
• Improve passenger safety: Lead regional efforts to enhance passenger safety, developing and implementing programs to reduce accidents and injuries, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance and support: Verify implementation of safety programs through self-assessment, provide support to various teams, and collaborate with labor/management and safety committees to identify and mitigate safety hazards, while maintaining relationships with regulatory agencies and contractors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. 
• Plus 6 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. 
• Plus 8 years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in safety regulations, policies, and programs, including personal protective equipment, safety engineering, and accident investigation procedures, with experience in behavior-based and risk reduction safety programs
• Skilled in developing Site Specific Work Plans and Job Safety Analyses
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with excellent presentation abilities
• Effective facilitation, coordination, and interpersonal skills, coupled with outstanding management and leadership abilities
• In-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art safety regulations, policies, and programs, including injury prevention and personal protective equipment
• Capable of analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, and acting on quantitative and qualitative data
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Proven ability to interface and coordinate with stakeholders, including management, labor, regulators, vendors, and contractors

The salary/hourly range is $94,300.00 – $122,256.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending ac