Manager, E&M Training and Safety Programs

At the MBTA, we envision a thriving region enabled by a best‑class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. MBTA’s Core Values are built around safety, service, equity, sustainability, and culture. Each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision, mission, and values. This includes attendance, participation, and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

The Manager of Safety & Training is responsible for assessing, developing, implementing, training on, and benchmarking programs and procedures associated with workplace safety risks and technical skill needs of the MBTA Engineering & Maintenance Division (E&M) work activities executed by employees in four distinct departments:
Power Systems Maintenance, Maintenance of Way (Track), Signals and Communications Maintenance, and Transit Facilities Maintenance. The position reports to a member of department leadership and works closely with employees of its department, other E&M departments, and safety and training stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.

• Support the development, implementation, and management of safety programs (Hazard Communications Plan, Shop Safety, Electrical Safety, Fall Protection, etc.) and key performance indicators.
• Support the development of a safety‑focused culture that prioritizes employee and rider health, wellbeing, and satisfaction.
• Support the creation and dissemination of safety‑related communications, campaigns, and special events.
• Identify training needs and conduct safety orientation and training programs, including train‑the‑trainer sessions.
• Maintain operational knowledge of construction safety, DLS, OSHA, ANSI, and other applicable standards, regulations, laws, and procedures.
• Serve as a resource for safety issues or concerns for all E&M team members.
• Accompany MBTA Safety, DLS, DPU, insurance, and OSHA personnel on work‑site tours.
• Support the development of Local Safety Committees within E&M.
• Conduct work area safety audits.
• Review departmental work plans to ensure safety is incorporated.
• Evaluate and offer solutions for job site hazard mitigation.
• Ensure maintenance and inspection of safety equipment and protective wear.
• Oversee documentation, tracking, and analysis of all Safety, Injury, and Hazard statistics, trend analyses, and DLS reports.
• Assist or conduct incident investigations and analyses.
• Support implementation of incident Corrective Action Plans.
• Drive company or personal vehicle to work locations and to assist at emergencies and events as needed.
• Respond to inquiries professionally and courtesy.
• Work any and all shifts and/or locations as assigned or directed.
• Respond or report to work as directed for emergencies, extreme weather, or any abnormal conditions that impair service or safety, 24 h/7 days.
• Uphold the rights and interests of the Authority while building a positive relationship with employees.
• Assist in workforce management ensuring fair application of rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and policies, including EEO, anti‑discrimination, anti‑harassment, and anti‑retaliation.
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

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• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, construction management, engineering, or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of relevant occupational health and safety experience.
• One (1) year supervisory/lead experience.
• Experience creating, implementing, managing, and auditing OSHA/worker safety policies and programs.
• Working knowledge of OSHA workplace safety concepts and programs, including JHAs, hierarchy of controls, and PPE.
• Detail orientation for organization and multi‑task project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
• Effective organizational, analytical, confidentiality, multi‑tasking, time‑management, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service, conflict resolution, writing, and speaking skills.
• Ability to provide courteous…