Sr Mgr, System Safety Eng and Risk Red

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

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Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

Metra's Safety and Environmental Compliance Department is responsible for the implementation, oversight and coordination of the agency's passenger and employee safety programs. In addition to safety programs, the department oversees rail safety education and outreach programs and emergency evacuation training for first responders. The department is also responsible for reporting railroad incident and accident data to federal and state regulatory agencies. The department's environmental compliance function includes inspection and testing for environmental safety (air quality, hazardous materials storage, etc.) at Metra-controlled facilities. The department also oversees environmental mitigation, employee training and the agency's hazardous waste disposal program.

The position will manage the field-based system safety engineers' day-to-day activities. The position will also review safety incidents, injuries, and industry trends to develop and implement corrective actions and update processes and procedures to improve safety at Metra. Work with regulatory authorities and other Class I and passenger railroads to reduce regulatory fines, human caused incidents, and verify Metra is at the leading edge of Safety.

The primary duties include: Manage and direct others, set priorities, develop work schedules, monitor progress towards goals, meet deadlines, and track varying activity details, data, and information. Perform job safety analysis and incident investigations to determine probable cause, provide recommendations to resolve railroad safety issues based on root cause analysis, lead and direct incident investigations, and coordinate activities over cross-functional work groups. Work collaboratively with other departments to coordinate safety practices to reduce incident occurrences; lead or participate in the development and implementation of various safety related projects and programs; ensure the appropriate resources and staff are allocated for projects and tasks; and participate in the development of the annual budget. Serve as subject matter expert for safety training programs and classes, railroad safety, and hazard analyses; liaison between management, staff, and external stakeholders; assist in the development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures meant to protect employee health and safety. Manage the identification and reporting of safety defects and unsafe/hazardous conditions utilizing the hazard identification and resolution procedure, including the performance of root cause analyses, contributing factor determinations, corrective action recommendation. Approve time off, coordinate staff schedules, fill vacancies as necessary, and ensure compliance with departmental and company policies and objectives. Decide/implement staffing decisions, performance evaluations, and performance improvement, disciplinary, and/or termination procedures. Make recommendations regarding hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary and/or termination procedures. Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment. Responsible for the safety objectives, goals, and program of the organization ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations. Works under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow. This position is subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.