THEODORE JACKSON, III
Nashville,Tn
Summary
Transit safety professional with experience supporting major rail, bus, and marine projects for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Puerto Rico Integrated Transit Authority (PRITA), and Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA). Certified through the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) / Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) Transit Safety & Security Program (TSSP – Rail & Bus) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program (PTSCTP – Rail & Bus). Background includes Safety & Security Certification (SSC), Safety Management System (SMS) support, hazard analysis, Fire/Life Safety (FLS) review, emergency preparedness, and operational safety oversight. Experienced in Agency Safety Plan (ASP) updates, Safety Management Working Group (SMWG) coordination, Drug & Alcohol Program compliance (FTA Part 40/655), Corrective Action Plan (CAP) management, and safety processes for capital projects and operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Consultant
K&J Consulting
01.2024 - Current
- Provide Safety & Security Certification (SSC) support for WMATA, MBTA, and PRITA capital and operational projects. Work includes hazard analysis, design verification, Fire/Life Safety (FLS) review, and certification documentation.
Safety Officer – Rail
MATA
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Led accident prevention efforts, collaborated with Training Department on preventable incidents, supported SMS implementation, maintained ASP, managed $3.6M security contract, conducted Drug & Alcohol audits, updated COOP/SSEPP, and participated in incident investigations.
Lead Tech Trainer
MATA
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Delivered technical training, supervised technicians, provided instruction on diagnostics and preventive maintenance, and improved maintenance safety and reliability.
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO12.2006
Track Inspection & Maintenance Safety Standards
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Safety Management Systems (SMS)
- Agency Safety Plan (ASP) Implementation
- Safety & Security Certification (SSC)
- Hazard Identification & Mitigation
- Accident Prevention & Safety Culture Leadership
- Fire/Life Safety (FLS) & NFPA Compliance
- Drug & Alcohol Program Compliance (FTA Part 40/655)
- Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Management
- Emergency Preparedness (COOP, SSEPP, TTX)
- Budgeting & Program Oversight
- Contractor & Vendor Management
- SOP Development & Safety Governance
- Accident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance (FTA, SSOA, DOT, OSHA)
- Training Leadership & Technical Instruction
Certification
- Transit Safety & Security Program (TSSP – Rail & Bus)
- Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program (PTSCTP – Rail & Bus)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- Cummins Engine Certification
Timeline
Safety Consultant
K&J Consulting
01.2024 - Current
Safety Officer – Rail
MATA
01.2020 - 01.2024
Lead Tech Trainer
MATA
01.2017 - 01.2022
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Saint Louis University
Track Inspection & Maintenance Safety Standards
University of Tennessee