Deputy General Manager, Safety & Training

NJ Transit – Deputy General Manager, Safety & Training

Deputy General Manager, Safety & Training

NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations

Newark, NJ

NJ TRANSIT is New Jersey’s public transportation corporation.  Its mission is to provide safe, reliable, convenient and cost-effective transit service with a skilled team of employees, dedicated to our customers’ needs and committed to excellence.  Covering a service area of 5,325 square miles, NJ TRANSIT is the nation’s third largest provider of bus, rail and light rail transit, linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia. 

We are seeking a Deputy General Manager, Safety & Training who will develop and implement the Rail Operations System Safety Program as well as Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Public Employee Occupational Safety & Health Administration (PEOSHA) regulations and recommendations.  The position is responsible for leading safety investigations and making recommendations on corrective actions to improve safety.  The position also directs rail technical and operational training programs for rail employees, contractors, and emergency responders. 

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in safety or related field, or equivalent, and ten (10) or more years of progressive managerial experience in technical/operational training and system safety.  Candidates must have experience with railroad operations, FRA and PEOSHA safety regulations and requirements, as well as safety training concepts and methods.  Designation as a Certified Safety Professional is highly desirable.

Relocation assistance in accordance with company policy is available. 

The State of New Jersey has a Residency Law

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please mail your resume to:

NJ TRANSIT

SSLEF

180 Boyden Avenue

Maplewood, NJ  07040

Or fax to (973) 863-4569

When applying, mention you saw this opening listed on the Careers Page at MassTransitMag.com