Onsite Safety Professional - MTA
Job Description
At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.
Overview
Gallagher is a global leader in insurance, risk management and consulting services. We help businesses grow, communities thrive and people prosper. We live a culture defined by The Gallagher Way, our set of shared values and guiding tenets. A culture driven by our people, over 40,000 strong, serving our clients with customized solutions that will protect them and fuel their futures.
Overview
Gallagher Bassett Technical Services is seeking a qualified environmental, health, and safety (EHS) professional to become a valued member of our Safety & Health team. The ideal candidate for this position must be a proactively motivated individual with the ability to manage projects and deliver quality consulting services with minor supervision.
This Safety Coordinator position is a part-time position overseeing safety operations related to structural repairs and modifications for MTA train operations and LIRR station(s). The Safety Coordinator(s) shall exclusively be responsible for safety matters related to the Work Site for which they are assigned to and shall not have any other responsibilities associated with the Contract.
Pay starting at $40/hr.
Compensation and benefits
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
- Life and accident insurance
- 401(K) and Roth options
- Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
Other benefits include:
- Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
- Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
- Training programs
- Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
- Charitable matching gift program
- And more...
**The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.
We value inclusion and diversity
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- This position will report directly to Director of Field Operations (NYC Metro Area).
- Implement and enforce applicable safety and security Programs in accordance with all federal, state, local, and our customer’s demands.
- Oversee and manage all site activities that relate to safe work practices.
- Review rail system engineering designs and plans.
- Ensure our Clients’ subcontractors perform all required actions and duties as it relates to system safety compliance; fire/ life safety; safety training; required safety certification; emergency procedures, plans and drills; and any other environmental risk management compliance.
- Experience and understanding of the construction work being performed and all Safety/security implications related to rail system operations.
- Perform daily safety inspection report audits and related testing and verification of system readiness. Coordination of Safety personnel for construction or build-out projects/activities.
- Manage the supply and deployment of PPE to field personnel.
- Coordination of Safety related items with the General Contractor’s office
- Familiarity with MTA LIRR and environmental regulations and guidelines and workplace hazard controls; and ability to provide recommendations to reduce potential workplace hazards.
- This position requires the ability early morning (A.M.) and late shift (P.M.) work hours, including weekends and holidays.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
- NYCT & LIRR Track Safety trained.
- A minimum of ninety (90) days prior ROW (Right-of-Way) experience including flagging and diversions of service.
- Successful completion of the 40-hour NYC-Department of Buildings Site Safety Manager Course
- Successful completion of the 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety & Health (29 CFR 1926) Course.
- Active member of American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP).
- Minimum two (2) years of construction safety related experience.
- Past experience and/or familiarity with the type of work being performed.
- Competent to instruct and provide training/instruction on-site personnel as needed.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Possess and maintain a current New York State Department of Labor (NYDOL) Asbestos Inspectors License.
- Possess and maintain a current C-3/C-5 Supervisor / Competent Person Training for De-leading of Industrial Structures Certificate.
- Annual Training: Minimum of six (6) hours of relevant professional development safety training courses on an annual basis for the duration of the Contract. All training records must be made available to the Project CEO upon request.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree OR High school diploma with an additional 4 years of professional experience.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) preferred, but not required.
- Previous professional EHS consulting experience and familiarity with public rail system work and operations.
- Bi-lingual or multi-lingual communication skills.
- Located in the NYC Metro area.
Behaviors:
- Ability to negotiate client properties including walking, climbing, lifting, and standing.
- Ability to work independently to deliver on a timely basis with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational skills to participate in multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize assignments and prepare daily/comprehensive reports.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret collected data/information, apply appropriate occupational safety and health standards/regulations, and offer recommendations for improvement.
- Strong understanding of regulatory, professional, and industry standards and practices.
- Proactive attitude and customer service focus.
- Computer competency in Microsoft Office (MS) products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
