Safety Specialist OMJV

About the role

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and operational excellence of the LAX Automated People Mover (APM) system. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (operations, maintenance, and contractor personnel), conduct safety audits and risk assessments, and much more.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development, implementation, and ongoing oversight of CPUC Public Transit Agency Safety Plan (P-TASP) requirements for LAX APM operations.
• Developing, implementing, and enforcing the Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) program, including procedures, training, compliance monitoring, and field audits.
• Creating, implementing, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aligned with regulatory, contractual, and operational safety requirements.
• Providing field safety oversight of operations, maintenance, and contractor activities to ensure safe execution of work.
• Leading and supporting incident, accident, and near-miss investigations, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Conducting hazard identification, risk assessments, and safety analyses to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Monitoring compliance with CPUC, OSHA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinating with regulatory agencies, including CPUC, and supporting audits, inspections, and reporting requirements.
• Analyzing safety performance data, trends, and KPIs to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Providing safety training, coaching, and awareness programs to employees and contractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Transportation, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience or understanding of rail transit, Automated People Mover (APM) systems, or similar regulated environments.
• Familiarity with developing and implementing Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) programs.
• Knowledge of CPUC regulations, OSHA standards, and Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Ability to develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or strong communication and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct risk assessments and safety analyses.
• Experience with incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Proficiency in coordinating with regulatory agencies and supporting audits or inspections.
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness and response program development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Transportation, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Skills

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions
• Proficiency in coordinating with regulatory agencies and supporting audits or inspections
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness and response program development

Benefits

• Dynamic and safety-focused working environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Award-winning learning opportunities
• Competitive and comprehensive rewards package

Pay

$115,000 - $125,000

Schedule

Full-time onsite