Job Title: Safety Specialist

Reports to: Chief Safety & Security Officer

Position Summary:

The Safety Specialist is responsible for implementing and supporting the organization’s safety and environmental programs that include performing accident investigations, root cause analysis, training, auditing and reporting.

Description of Duties:

• Inspect Commuter Rail Maintenance Facility (CRMF), rail stations and other work sites are in compliance with safety regulations and policies
• Investigate accidents to determine root causes, identify corrective actions and prepare required reports
• Conduct job safety analysis to identify hazards and develop safe work practices and procedures
• Order suspension of any activity posing an immediate threat to our employees, contractors, the public or environment
• Examine uses and conditions of equipment and machinery and address all safety issues or concerns
• Review accident data to identify trends and develop target areas for improvement
• Provide safety and security training for employees and contractors on various programs, including but not limited to, fall protection, operating rules, physical characteristics and Roadway Worker Protection (RWP)
• Manage the environmental permitting process in compliance with applicable procedures and regulations
• Complete all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Health & Environment or related field; CSP, ASP, CIH or CSHM certification preferred
• 3 years of railroad safety and operations experience in an FRA regulated environment required
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations applicable to employee safety and occupational health and environmental protection
• Ability to interact constructively and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with external stakeholders and employees at all levels of the organization
• Ability to interact constructively and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with external stakeholders and employees at all levels of the organization
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and take appropriate action
• Proficiency in software applications required for analyzing, monitoring, reporting and presentations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work with a diverse group
• Must be available 24 hours/7 days a week with the ability to work evenings and weekends as a normal course of business
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug and alcohol screening and be willing to comply with the DTO Drug and Alcohol Policy

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

License/Certification:

• Certified Safety Professional (Preferred)
• OSHA 30 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Denver, CO 80216 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Denver, CO 80216: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person