Director of Safety and Compliance

Company: Transdev North America
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
Overview:
The Director of Safety and Compliance manages the safety and compliance teams and leads all related programs for the entire division. - This is a senior leadership position leading our safety strategy efforts, with dual reporting into the SVP/Head of the Division and the VP of Safety. -
Our team has developed a robust culture of safety, professionalism and commitment to Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DEI). We expect all team members to champion Company standards of conduct and our inclusive culture. Transdev Alternative Service is a division of Transdev that provides a broad range of services for our clients autonomous driving testing and development efforts, as well as their autonomous vehicle commercial services
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
--- - - - - - - - Communicates company programs, rules, and tools related to safety
--- - - - - - - - Works closely and strengthens relationships with client's and internal departments
--- - - - - - - - Works and builds relationships with client's points of contact; collaborate on definition and implementation of safety and compliance programs
--- - - - - - - - Develops unique safety protocols to ensure consistent and safe operations
--- - - - - - - - Manages the division safety and compliance department
--- - - - - - - - Manages all aspects of safety training; coordinate with the training team for implementation
--- - - - - - - - Manages the division's fatigue management policy - and responsible to improving the overall program training and administration
--- - - - - - - - Develops strategies on workers comp administration to ensure safety and long-term health of our employees
--- - - - - - - - Hires and manages safety staff or vendor; develops and updates safety policies and processes
--- - - - - - - - Hires and manages compliance staff or vendor; develops and updates compliance policies and processes
--- - - - - - - - Ensures that all accidents are ethically and properly investigated and filed with the company's third party administrator
--- - - - - - - - Ensures that all security incidents are properly reported and investigated
--- - - - - - - - Ensures that all reporting and risk management tools are up to date and correct at all times
--- - - - - - - - Conducts evaluations and inspections to mitigate risk and minimize risrk of loss potential
--- - - - - - - - Coordinates the activities of workers' compensation, general liability and vehicle liability insurance carriers and insurance consultants as it affects safety and loss control; makes recommendations to the upper leadership to help limit loss
--- - - - - - - - Conducts audits, evaluations and inspections to mitigate risk and minimize risk of loss potential; ensures that safety inspections are properly scheduled, carried out, monitored, acted upon, and documented
--- - - - - - - - Ensures contract compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations; ensures that related record keeping and reporting requirements are met and maintained; provides support in implementing the approved recommendations
--- - - - - - - - Ensures that safety meetings are held on a regular basis and documentation of the meetings is properly maintained; oversees the system safety program to ensure compliance with Federal Transportation Administration requirements
--- - - - - - - - Coordinates and ensures compliance with substance abuse testing program using Federal and Company standards
--- - - - - - - - Coaches and motivates staff; provides guidance and direction on problems and issues; delegates works assignments considering employee skills and development needs as required.
--- - - - - - - - Maintains confidentiality of all information
--- - - - - - - - All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
--- - - - -Experience with client relationship management in safety/operations - - - - - - -and building cross functional partnerships and trust
--- - - - - - Undergraduate College Diploma preferred
--- - - - - - - - 10+ years experience in Safety and Compliance leadership positions in - - - - -transportation or similar industry. A combination of education and - - - - - experience may be substituted
--- - - - - - - - Proficiency with common office applications (i.e. MS office, Gmail, Gsuite)
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
--- - - - - - - - Must have excellent attention to detail and be able to quickly and concisely describe their thoughts;
--- - - - - - - - Capable of responding quickly and simultaneously to multiple scenarios;
--- - - - - - - - Capable of solving complex problem;
--- - - - - - - - Adapt quickly to new and developing technology;
--- - - - - - - - Cross-functional verbal and written communication and issue escalation;
--- - - - - - - - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
--- - - - - - - - Must be self-motivated and demonstrate good judgment, in fast-paced, high stress environments.
Other Requirements:
--- - - - - - - - Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
--- - - - - - - - Travel 10-20% of the time, mostly within region
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as pursuant to the Americans with Disability Act
Pre-Employment Requirements:
--- - - - - - - - All Transdev employees must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Safety Sensitive Positions will also be subject to a physical screening
--- - - - - - - - Transdev maintains a Drug Free Workplace and may require participation in a random drug screening program.
--- - - - - - - - Transdev reserves the right to perform ongoing background checks for all employees except in states where this is prohibited by state law. Transdev will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
--- - - - - - - - Employees must maintain an acceptable Driving Record suitable to being approved to drive as part of their regular duties. Records are monitored on an ongoing or regular basis pursuant to local state law.
--- - - - - - - - If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions for any employer at any time as required by the USCIS.
About Transdev:
Based near Chicago, Transdev is the largest private-sector operator of multiple modes of transit in North America, including bus, rail, streetcar, paratransit, and shuttle services. Transdev is committed to being the trusted partner of cities and transit authorities through quality execution and innovations in mobility. Its parent company, Transdev Group, is a leading global operator and integrator of mobility operating in 17 countries and provides passengers every day the freedom to connect to what they care about in their cities. -www.transdevna.com
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Drug free workplace
If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in US without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
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