Field Safety Specialist – Rail & Transportation (Onsite)

Cordoba Corporation; Wasco (CA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Cordoba Corporation is seeking a Field Safety Specialist to enforce regulatory and contract safety requirements on transportation projects in California. The role observes and inspects work on Authority property, guiding contractors and consultants while supporting safety programs across projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in railroad/transport safety, OSHA 30 certification, and strong analytical skills to improve safety performance and compliance on-site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in railroad, transportation operations, or construction safety.
• Strong knowledge of US federal, state, local, railroad and construction safety standards.
• Strong analytical and data-gathering abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure OSHA/ FRA/ Cal/OSHA compliance.
• Perform safety reviews for construction-related activities and provide safety improvement feedback.
• Support environmental health and safety programs including hazardous materials and respirator protection.
• Develop recommendations to reduce accidents, illnesses, and hazards.
• Facilitate field safety and project meetings; participate in on-call incidents and emergencies as needed.

Skills

Railroad safety

Transportation safety

Construction safety

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification

Tools

Safety management systems

Data analysis tools

Reporting platforms

Job description

Cordoba Corporation is seeking a Field Safety Specialist to enforce regulatory and contract safety requirements on transportation projects in California. The role observes and inspects work on Authority property, guiding contractors and consultants while supporting safety programs across projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in railroad/transport safety, OSHA 30 certification, and strong analytical skills to improve safety performance and compliance on-site.