Rufus Francis

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Executive Summary: Highly effective and motivated senior management level manger with extensive experience in system safety, and EHS programs. Extensive professional experience in developing, implementing, and promoting safety and EHS programs and activities. Reduced employees’ injuries, accidents and maintaining compliance with all applicable local, state and federal safety regulations. Oversee and manage system safety, hazard management, accident/incident investigations, fire/life safety, industrial safety, environmental safety, and regulatory compliance programs. Superior relationship skills, effective in building collaborative partnerships and fostering accountability, reliability, efficiency, and safety culture with leaders from all levels of government and private industry. Decision-maker respected for sound judgment in crisis situations.

Core Strengths:

Safety Programs

Accident Investigations

Policies & Procedures

EHS Programs

Regulatory Compliance

Emergency Management

Hazard Management

Risk Management

Safety Culture Development

Environmental Safety

Construction Safety

Budgeting & Cost Control

Career Highlights

Developed and implemented a variety of first-rate system safety, and EHS programs. Developed safety policies and standard operating procedures, maintenance procedures, audit programs, inspection procedures, accident prevention procedures. Conducted hazard analysis and risk analysis that served as a model in California transit systems. Received recognitions from the MTA Los Angeles, the Transportation Research Board, American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the Sacramento Regional Transit District for professional excellence.

Served for two consecutive terms on the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Board of Directors.

Chaired the California Rail Operations and Regulatory (ROAR) Committee of California Transit Association that served as the strategic planning forum for resolving state and federal regulatory compliance issues. Facilitated efforts between state level agencies, federal representatives and transit industry regarding best industry practices and regulatory compliance.

Served on seven transit cooperative research program panels for safety related research programs sponsored by the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC.

Delivered presentations as a speaker at APTA conferences, FTA events, and peer reviews.

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Professional Experience:

SANTA CRUZ VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY – Santa Cruz, CA 2018 to June 2021

Director of Safety & Compliance

Guide the development, implementation, and monitoring of safety, security, risk management and environmental compliance programs. Oversee development and implementation of workplace safety/employee safety programs, environmental health & safety programs, and standard operating procedures. Oversee development and implementation of hazard management program to identify risks and effectively managing hazards to the optimal level of safety. Conducted risk analysis, historical trend analysis to enhance safety of employees, customers, contractors, and the public. Provide support to the Risk Management Department for claims management. Provided direction in the development & implementation of accident/incident investigations and prevention programs, emergency management programs, and fire/life safety activities. Monitor various process improvement plans and configuration management activities. Oversee operational audits & inspections of employee worksites, consultants, and contractors to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Establish organizational goals with accompanying key performance indicators and metrics measurements tools. Conduct research and review of technical documents and new regulations to incorporate necessary information in the development of standard operating procedures & policies. Interact with labor unions & other departments regarding safety & security issues. Review facilities, equipment & system design specifications & drawings to ensure adherence to safety, functionality, and design best practices. Represent agency at various levels and coordinate efforts with local, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for hiring, mentoring, and motivating the staff. Manage daily operations, staff performance, and ensure adherence to approved departmental budget.

SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY – San Jose, CA 2016 to June 2018

Director of Safety & Compliance

Guide the development, implementation, and monitoring of system safety, industrial and construction safety, environmental safety, and regulatory compliance programs. Oversee development and implementation of workplace safety/employee safety programs, customer safety programs, standard operating procedures for safety, operations, maintenance, engineering, and construction projects. Oversee development and implementation of hazard management program to identify risks and effectively managing hazards to the optimal level of safety and conducting risk analysis, historical analysis, and trend analysis to enhance safety of employees, customers, contractors, and the public. Provide support to the Risk Management Department for claims management. Provide direction in the development & implementation of accident/incident investigations and prevention programs, emergency management programs, and fire/life safety activities. Monitor various process improvement plans and configuration management activities. Oversee operational audits & inspections of employee worksites, consultants, and contractors to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Establish organizational goals with accompanying key performance indicators and metrics measurements tools. Conduct research and review of technical documents and new regulations to incorporate necessary information in the development of standard operating procedures & policies. Interact with labor unions & other departments regarding safety & security issues. Review facilities, equipment & system design specifications &

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Professional Experience Continued:

drawings to ensure adherence to safety, functionality, and design best practices. Represent agency at various levels and coordinate efforts with local, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for hiring, mentoring, and motivating the staff. Manage daily operations, staff performance, and ensure adherence to approved departmental budget.

Sacramento Regional Transit District – Sacramento, CA 2003 to June 2016

Director of Safety

Guide the development, implementation, and monitoring of system safety, industrial and construction safety, environmental safety and regulatory compliance programs. Oversee development and implementation of workplace safety/employee safety programs, customer safety programs, standard operating procedures for safety, operations, maintenance, engineering, and construction projects. Oversee development and implementation of hazard management program to identify risks and effectively managing hazards to the optimal level of safety and conducting risk analysis, historical analysis, and trend analysis to enhance safety of employees, customers, contractors, and the public. Provide support to the Risk Management Department for claims management. Provide direction in the development & implementation of accident/incident investigations and prevention programs, emergency management programs, and fire/life safety activities. Monitor various process improvement plans and configuration management activities. Oversee operational audits & inspections of employee worksites, consultants, and contractors to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Establish organization goals with accompanying key performance indicators and metrics measurements tools. Conduct research and review of technical documents, and CFRs to incorporate necessary information in the development of

standard operating procedures & policies. Interact with labor unions & other departments regarding operating and maintenance issues. Review facilities, equipment & system design specifications & drawings to ensure adherence to safety, functionality, and design best practices. Represent agency at various levels and coordinate efforts with local, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for hiring, mentoring, and motivating the staff. Manage daily operations, staff performance, and ensure adherence to approved departmental budget.

Metro Transit – Minneapolis, MN 2002 to 2003

Safety Officer

Developed & implemented safety and compliance programs. Oversee testing and safety certification process. Supervised construction of the light rail system and facilities. Served as an expert policy and program resource during the start–up activities of Minnesota’s first light rail system. Developed & implemented Emergency Response Program Plans and Fire/Life safety procedures and trained local emergency responders including Police and Fire Department representatives.

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Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority – Los Angeles, CA 1987 to 2002

Operations & Maintenance System Safety Manager / Sr. Safety Engineer

Managed system safety program plans, occupational safety & health programs, and environmental safety programs. Participated in planning, design, construction and safety & security certification of new rail & bus projects. Audited rail & bus systems to verify compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

and APTA standards & guidelines. Developed and administered departmental budget, recruited, hired, mentored and evaluated staff performance.

Established key safety performance indicators and goals for the organization.

Chaired MTA’s Hazard Resolution Committee dealing with resolving unsafe conditions & hazards.

Participated in the Fire/Life Safety Committee dealing with resolving fire/life safety concerns.

Developed and implemented comprehensive audit protocols and procedures.

Implemented policies and procedures to improve safety & security.

Developed and delivered comprehensive safety training programs for staff.

Created accident investigation procedures incorporating failure/root cause analysis. Reduced accident rates by identifying and eliminating unsafe conditions & hazards.

Conducted Safety & Security Certification of Metro rail lines prior to opening of the system to public.

Conducted emergency drills and tabletop exercises to validate emergency response procedures.

Reviewed facilities and equipment design specifications and incorporated improved safety measures in design specifications.

Established strong working partnerships with peer transit agencies.

Maintained excellent communication with the state safety oversight agency (SS0A) to ensure compliance with State and FTA regulations.

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EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Master’s Degree in Health and Science

California State University, Los Angeles, CA

Transportation Leadership and Management Program

University of California, Los Angeles, CA

Occupational Safety Certification

University of California, Irvine, CA

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Sind University Engineering College, Hyderabad, Pakistan

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Polytechnic College of Technology, Hyderabad, Pakistan

Professional Development

~ Rail & Bus System Safety Program Plans ~ Rail & Bus Accident Investigation Programs ~ Transit Emergency Response & Management ~ Alternative Fuels Safety ~ Vehicle Fire Investigation ~ Accident Reconstruction ~ Risk Management ~ Project Management ~ Transportation Leadership Management Program ~DuPont Supervisory & Management Leadership Program ~ FEMA Certification Courses in Emergency Response & Management ~ Strategic Counter Terrorism for Managers ~ Safety Management System (SMS) ~ TSSP (Bus) ~ TSSP (Rail).

Professional Contributions

~ Served on six Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) panels for research & synthesis projects ~ Served on the American Public Transportation Association Committees for the development of transit operational & safety/security program guidelines/standards.

Membership

Member American Society of Safety Engineers

Member Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers

Technical Proficiencies

MS Office Suite, MS Project, GroupWise

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PRESENTATIONS

1.Speaker – “Safety Management Systems” at the APTA 2016 Rail Mid-Year Conference in Miami, Florida held on December 5 – 8, 2016.

2.Speaker – “Near-Miss/Close Calls Hazard Reporting & Management” at the APTA 2014 Rail Conference in Montreal, QC held on June 15 – 18, 2014.

3.Speaker – “Near-Miss/Close Calls Hazard Reporting & Management” at the APTA 2013 Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois held on September 29 – October 2, 2013.

4.Speaker – “Hazard Management” at the 14th Annual State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program Conference held on September 28 – October 1, 2010, in Memphis, Tennessee by the FTA, U.S. Department of Transportation.

5.Moderator - “Transit Roundtable Discussion – Transportation Hazards & Security Summit 2009” Irvine, California.

6. Speaker - “Transit Industry Impacts of Standards”, APTA Annual Meeting & Expo, San Diego, California, 2008.

7.Speaker - “Crime Prevention through Environmental Design”, APTA Commuter Rail / Rapid Transit Conference, Toronto, ON, 1999.

8.Speaker - “Operator Safety & Security: From Seats to Shields”, APTA Annual Bus Operations and Management Conference, Miami, FL, 1997.

9.Speaker - “System Safety Moves Forward in Bus Operations Management”, APTA Annual Bus Operations and Management Conference, Miami, FL, 1997.

10.Speaker - “Ergonomics of Bus Operator Compartment”, APTA Annual Conference, Boston, MA, 1992.

11.Speaker - “Human Factors in Ground Transportation Industry” Human Factor Society, Anaheim, CA, 1992.

12.Speaker - “Bus Operator Ergonomics” Bus Safety Committee, American Public Transport Association (APTA), 1991.

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