Steven V. Culp, Wso Cssd
About Steven V. Culp, Wso Cssd
Steven V. Culp is the Chief of Safety Engineering and Construction at MBTA, with over 35 years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety, Transportation, and Industrial Hygiene.
Chief Of Safety Engineering And Construction at MBTA
Steven V. Culp currently serves as the Chief of Safety Engineering and Construction at MBTA, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring the MBTA’s safety engineering policies and procedures. His duties also include managing a team of engineers and construction safety oversight professionals. Culp ensures that MBTA maintains compliance with federal and state laws, statutes, regulations, rules, and guidelines for safety.
Previous Roles at MBTA
Steven V. Culp has held multiple roles at the MBTA. From 2020 to 2022, he was the Chief Investigation and Safety Assurance Officer. Prior to that, he served as the Acting Chief Safety Officer from 2019 to 2020. From 2016 to 2019, he acted as the Director of Safety Engineering. His earlier roles include Deputy Director of System Safety Engineering and Management (2012-2016), System Safety Specialist (2011-2012), and Safety Inspector (2005-2011). During his extensive tenure, he has played a critical role in enhancing the safety measures of MBTA operations.
Background in Environmental, Health, and Safety
Before his tenure at MBTA, Steven V. Culp worked as an Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator at GE Aviation from 1994 to 2005, based in Lynn, MA. In this role, he focused on ensuring workplace safety and compliance with environmental health standards. His career in safety began as a Project Manager at Hygienetics, Incorporated, where he worked from 1987 to 1993 in Boston, MA.
Educational Background
Steven V. Culp earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he studied from 1981 to 1985. His academic foundation has played a pivotal role in his extensive and varied career in safety engineering and construction, contributing to his expertise in the field of Environmental, Health & Safety, Transportation, and Industrial Hygiene.
Role in Safety Compliance and Team Management
In his role at MBTA, Steven V. Culp is tasked with managing a team of engineers and safety professionals. He is responsible for the overall compliance with federal and state safety regulations, laws, and guidelines. His responsibilities ensure that all aspects of safety engineering and construction at MBTA meet stringent safety standards aimed at protecting the workforce and the public.