On‑Site Field Safety Lead — Rail & Infrastructure

Luster National; Wasco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited flexible time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid holidays

Job summary

Luster National is seeking a Field Safety Specialist to oversee safety on large rail infrastructure programs, including inspections, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring. This on‑site role is based in Wasco, CA and involves collaboration with contractors and project teams to uphold safety culture across active field sites.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a safety-related field and 5+ years of railroad safety experience, with strong knowledge of OSHA/FRA regulations and field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or Construction Management or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in railroad operations or railroad safety.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, FRA, Cal/OSHA, and applicable construction and transportation safety regulations.
• Experience conducting field safety inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Experience supporting active construction, transportation, rail, transit, or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of incident investigation methodologies, hazard mitigation techniques, and safety management practices.
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and present safety-related information and data.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, consultants, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work in active field environments and travel throughout project sites as required.
• Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with California Law.
• Proficiency with safety management systems, reporting platforms, document management systems, and field reporting tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Conduct field audits, inspections, observations, and risk assessments to identify hazards and verify compliance.
• Monitor contractor and consultant activities to ensure compliance with OSHA, FRA, Cal/OSHA, and project-specific safety standards.
• Perform safety reviews of construction-related activities and provide recommendations for corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Support environmental health and safety programs, including hazardous materials management and respiratory protection programs.
• Develop recommendations for programs, procedures, and initiatives that reduce workplace incidents and mitigate operational risks.
• Facilitate and participate in safety meetings, project meetings, safety briefings, and field coordination activities.
• Document safety findings, observations, corrective actions, and compliance activities through written reports and tracking systems.
• Support incident response activities and participate in on-call rotations as required.
• Analyze safety trends and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate with project teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Support safety training, awareness initiatives, and field safety communications.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Organization

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Judgment

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety/Environmental Health & Safety/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Safety management systems

Reporting platforms

Document management systems

Field reporting tools

Job description

Luster National is seeking a Field Safety Specialist to oversee safety on large rail infrastructure programs, including inspections, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring. This on‑site role is based in Wasco, CA and involves collaboration with contractors and project teams to uphold safety culture across active field sites.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a safety-related field and 5+ years of railroad safety experience, with strong knowledge of OSHA/FRA regulations and field