Safety Lead Industrial Hygiene

At the MBTA we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe reliable and accessible transportation. MBTAs Core Values are built around safety service equity sustainability and culture. Each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision mission and values. This includes attendance participation and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

The Safety Lead - IH (Industrial Hygiene) will assist with development implementation and oversight of assigned MBTA Safety Programs consistent with applicable OSHA and state worker safety standards.

• Act as an internal point of contact (POC) for MBTAs industrial hygiene-related matters and act as a POC for the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards (DLS) for industrial hygiene concerns.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) and interpretive authority for MBTA industrial hygiene (IH)-related safety matters and advise up to senior management.
• Oversee manage and track the implementation of MBTAs Respiratory Protection Lead Surveillance Blood Borne Pathogen Silica Hearing Conservation and other assigned programs plan for and/or conduct associated training and recordkeeping and conduct program compliance oversight.
• Assist with the advancement implementation and oversight of worker safety programs.
• Participate in regular reviews and revisions of the MBTA worker safety programs and other high-level documents and related procedures on an annual as needed and ongoing basis.
• Establish an annual Industrial Hygiene Plan to inspect monitor and conduct sampling of MBTA sites.
• Set up industrial hygiene monitoring equipment and perform industrial hygiene monitoring including air quality and noise monitoring.
• Be responsible for overseeing the maintenance calibration storage and use of MBTAs industrial hygiene monitoring equipment.
• As required respond to incidents and worker injuries that occur involving the MBTA work with appropriate departments to gather documentation and evidence conduct monitoring and notify and report necessary information to the appropriate parties in a timely manner to supplement incident and injury investigations.
• Review reportable injuries with an IH component to determine trends and recommend controls and mitigations to reduce injuries.
• Write investigate manage review comment and contribute to safety investigations assessments job hazard analyses hazard analysis reports with an IH component.
• Provide input to Corrective Action Plans and coordinate with the appropriate departments to track and close.
• Provide support to safety team members by reviewing accident and employee injury investigation reports for the DLS as needed or requested.
• Promote safety in the field to the frontline employees including receiving safety concerns observing workers carrying out their work tasks and educating employees on applicable programs standards policies and procedures controls mitigations and PPE.
• Train staff members and employees create training documents and SOPs on worker safety-related responsibilities.
• Participate in MBTA safety teams committees and working groups as needed.
• Respond either directly or through others to emergencies twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days per week.
• Drive a company or personal vehicle to visit work sites and to assist at emergencies and/or events as needed.
• Perform night and weekend Safety Duty Response in rotation with other Safety Staff.

• Provide internal and external customers with a courteous and professional experience.
• Uphold the rights and interests of the Authority while building and maintaining an effective relationship with employees.

• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Industrial Hygiene Occupational Health and Safety Biology Chemistry Engineering Physics or related field.
• Six (6) years of experience in the industrial health and hygiene field including experience with conducting industrial hygiene and health evaluations to evaluate employee exposure to occupational safety and health hazards conducting related field monitoring and sampling including air quality noise dust asbestos and lead analysis of data and presenting results in a concise and defensible manner.
• One (1) year of supervisory managerial and/or leadership experience.
• Working knowledge and experience with federal OSHA and state DLS regulatory programs at 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 with specific demonstrated familiarity and experience in developing evaluating implementing and/or overseeing OSHA respiratory protection hearing conservation lead surveillance silica surveillance and blood borne pathogen programs.
• Effective organizational analytical confidentiality quantitative multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills.
• The ability to work any and all shifts and/or locations as assigned or directed. Availability to work twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days per week.
• Ability to supervise and work effectively with a diverse workforce.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook etc.).
• Ability to drive and respond to incidents/accidents and perform safety oversight in various weather condition including extreme weather events on all shifts and any time of day or night.
• Ability to complete apply and adhere to concepts in safety training including but not limited to SMS Fundamentals ICSand 800 as well as other assigned courses offered by the MBTA within the first month of employment.
• Ability to complete a Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program (PTSCTP) within three (3) years of employment.
• Ability to walk the Right of Way (ROW) with PPE and required equipment on track ballast and uneven surfaces based on the logistics of the safety task and/or emergency response.
• Ability to access areas using stairs ladders and ramps across the MBTA system and facilities to observe and evaluate conditions and conduct monitoring.
• Ability to respond to Operations (E&M and Transportation) related incidents in the field.
• Ability to carry safety equipment to and from incidents/accidents on/off the ROW.
• Have a valid drivers license.

• A High School Diploma or GED with an additional thirteen (13) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelors degree requirement.
• An associate degree from an accredited institution and an additional nine (9) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelors degree requirement.
• A masters degree in a related subject substitutes for two (2) years of general experience.
• A nationally recognized certification or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one year of experience.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH).
• Masters degree in industrial hygiene occupational and environmental health sciences occupational hygiene and public health.
• OSHA 30 Certificate for General Industry and/or Construction.
• Experience with or working knowledge of the transportation industry.
• Experience in creating occupational health programs and monitoring workers compensation claims and actions.
• Experience in a transportation environment.
• Completed the Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP) in Bus and/or Rail.

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read comprehend communicate and respond to instructions orders signs notices inquiries English.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program.
• Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston MA metro area as required by the role.
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a diverseworkforce team (or supervise if required).
• Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.
• Ability to adhere to rules regulations collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the MBTA including the EEO anti-discrimination anti-harassment and anti-retaliation policies.
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate) including overall employment job performance discipline and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check comprehensive background screening and / or medical Clinic screening potentially including physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.
• Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned directed or necessary for this position including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions emergencies or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
• Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op. Additionally interns / co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Numberprior to starting pre-employment screenings / pre-boarding working in their positions and throughout the duration of their program.

Disclaimers and Definitions:

1. General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary general nature and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties tasks and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.
2. Application Completion: It is each applicants responsibility to ensure application details are entered completely and correctly including updated work and education histories (past and current). Incomplete applications may not be considered. Attachments do not substitute for application fields. The recruitment team does not have access to existing employee data / history.
3. Application Deadlines:Applicants should apply as soon as possible as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.
4. Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.
5. Work Eligibility:All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States and on an unrestricted MBTA does not have an employer work sponsorship program. However if you have unrestricted work authorization or are sponsored by a separate entity you are welcome to all persons hired will require a U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting the position and employees will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
6. Interviews:Candidates should ensure they arrive on time are prepared can remain for the duration and if remote are in a quiet place without distraction for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling on a one-time basis and due to something emergent you may be allowed to reschedule the addition Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However should you need to reschedule you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.
7. Safety Sensitive Positions:Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
8. On-call or 24/7 Positions:Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.
9. Essential / Emergency Staff:During declared states of emergency employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.
10. ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process please contact the MBTAs ADA Unit at or .
11. Diversity Equity and Inclusion:The MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For terms descriptions and definitions related to diversity equity inclusion veteran status and immediate family members that you may find on the application form please visit / Co-Op Benefits: Employees taking part in an internship orco-opat the MBTA are eligible to receive accrued paid sick leave as well as a monthly transportation pass based on the city from which the intern / co-opcommutes to workat no cost. However no additional benefits are currently offered for interns orco-ops.