Director Safety

2 weeks ago


New York, United States Metropolitan Transportation Authority Full time

**Description**

JOB TITLE:
Director, Safety

AGENCY:
Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:
Delivery/MNR

REPORTS TO:
Senior Director, Safety

WORK LOCATION:
2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK:
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM or as required (7.5HR/ DAY)

HAY POINTS:
954

SALARY RANGE:
$1124,355 to $163,216

DEADLINE:
Open Until Filled

Summary

The Director of Safety provides leadership and coaching for all safety and health matters to construction site management teams, emphasizing front-line supervision. This position assertively manages post-incident matters, including incident investigations, post-incident action items, Worker's Compensation claims, and Early and Safe Return to Work initiatives.

**Responsibilities**:
Conducts periodic inspections and audits of various construction sites and specific positions to identify unsafe hazards and/or conditions.

Makes recommendations and facilitates the implementation of effective measures per the hierarchy of safeguarding controls and MTA C&D standards to eliminate or significantly reduce hazards to an acceptable level.

Facilitates and attends monthly Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings, providing guidance and expertise on safety and health matters.

Ensures that all meeting action items are followed up on through to completion.

Develops and facilitates various training programs, including orientation, mobile equipment, ergonomics, material handling, workplace-specific hazardous materials, and others as required.

Develops and regularly oversees comprehensive Job Safety Analysis for all positions throughout the construction sites.

Maintains exceptionally detailed documentation on all safety and health matters, including incident reports, risk assessments, Workers' Compensation documentation, and other documentation as required.

Provides regular progress updates to the Director of Safety.

Assists in safety-related matters at other MTA C&D facilities and job sites as required.

Remains informed on new legislation and regulations and ensures compliance as required

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degrees in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Safety Engineering, Safety Management, or Construction Safety.

Master's degree preferred.

Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience.

Must have a minimum of five (5) years in a management or supervisory role and/or safety manager role in a large, multi-faceted organization.

Competencies:
Able to demonstrate technical construction safety knowledge, including but not limited to fall protection, scaffolding, confined spaces, cranes/rigging, material handling, and general hazard recognition.

Working knowledge of essential software: Word, Excel, Outlook, PlanGrid, Bluebeam, and a general understanding of working on a computer.

Effective communicator verbally, written, and electronically.

Driver's License (required for some Business Units)

Ability to conduct field observations/audits, including coaching and correcting.

Interpersonal communication skills with the ability to review and suggest improvements to task planning in the field.

Organization and time management skills.

Must work effectively in the office and on job sites, indoors and outdoors, during all weather conditions.

Able to immediately visit job sites for any incident (injury, accident, near miss) to review and perform follow-up actions.

Able to participate in intercompany, industry, and client relations.

Possess a valid OSHA 30-hour card in the Construction Industry under five years old.

Preferred:
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.

First Aid/CPR Certified.

Other Information

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission").

Selection Criteria

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

How to Apply

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are equal opportunity employers, including those with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.



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