Senior Safety Director - OSHA 500

Assistant Director or Director or Senior Director, Safety & Training (Managerial Level B)

Project Description: To retain the services of Temporary Professional/Technical personnel through the Indefinite Quantity (IQ) Job Shop Consultants to support MTA Construction & Development (C&D) Safety Oversight to plan, develop, and administer comprehensive Occupational Health and/Safety training programs.

Duration of Service Required: 52 Weeks

Normal Work Week: Monday - Friday

No. of Hours Per Week: 40 Hours (unpaid lunch hours)

Hours of Work: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

Technical 75% and 25% Administrative. Office 80% Field 20%. Access to right-of-way required: Yes.

Annual Salary for this Title: negotiable

Work Location: 2 Broadway, NY, NY 10004, and field visits throughout the five (5) boroughs and the MTA transportation service area, as required.

Reports to: Asst. Vice President, Safety Standards & Guidance.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, Education/Adult Learning, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of Seven (7) + years of related safety experience in construction, with four (4) + years being in a training or supervisory role. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must have proven knowledge and experience in training administration, curriculum design and development, assessing training methodologies, as well as classroom instruction and delivery of safety training modules and programs.
• Deep understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, especially Code 29 of Federal Regulations 1926 Subpart C–Training and Education, and general construction safety principles.
• In addition to OSHA, should have solid experience or understanding of Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) laws and policies; Public Employees Safety & Health (PESH) state laws and policies, and other related federal, state, and local regulations regarding asbestos, lead, noise and airborne hazards, as well as other safety-related issues.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office suite, PeopleSoft, Oracle, Windows, etc.) Proficiency in Adobe Captivate preferred or ability to learn.

Licensing / Certifications and Other Requirements:

• 30 Hour OSHA certification (Construction Industry).
• OSHA 500 Authorized Outreach Trainer certification.
• The individual must pass a one-day NYC Transit Track Safety, or Metro-North Railroad and/or Long Island Railroad (LIRR) Roadway Worker Protection course prior to participating in any work for MTA projects that occurs on or near the track or wayside.
• Consultant shall be responsible for obtaining work safety boots that meet MTA C&D specifications.
• Consultant shall be required to use his/her own cell phone.

Special Skills/Training:

• Preferred First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – current within one (1) year of hire date.
• Preferred background in Transportation / Engineering / Architecture / Construction / Safety Engineering/Safety Management or Construction Safety.
• Preferred Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) certification.
• Preferred experience in performing health and safety management systems.
• Preferred knowledge of NY State Construction Codes and / or construction safety practices.
• Preferred industry-recognized certifications in Program Support (i.e., Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Industrial Hygienist Technician (IHT).
• Preferred indoor environmental or air quality consulting (e.g., Council-Certified Environmental Consultant (CIEC) or Council-Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional (CIAQP).
• Preferred Asbestos and Lead Certifications
• Preferred strong business administrative skills (i.e., presentations, report and letter writing, time management, etc.)

Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.

• Preferred excellent team building, listening, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.

Description of Work:

• Represent the Senior Director of Safety in day-to-day operations.
• Evaluate Safety Training programs to ensure continuous implementation, effectiveness, and adherence to rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Manage technical and process-related programs and tools to address education and training needs.
• Lead safety-related initiatives and programs to enhance the organization's safety culture.
• Prepare occupational health and safety performance data for safety training programs for safety leadership.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.
• Develop, update, and deliver Occupational Health and Safety training programs to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in high-risk work scopes, ensuring appropriate risk mitigation procedures are in place.
• Perform periodic audits of construction sites to identify unsafe hazards or conditions.
• Analyze and track effective measures to reduce hazards to an acceptable level.
• Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings.

Kindly include Resumes with Cover Letter. Salary commensurate with scope of work job experience. Proper footwear required to perform tasks in a safe manner. Perform other reasonably related duties as required. New Wave People is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).