Onsite Railroad Safety & RWP Training Manager

Cordoba Corporation; Wasco (CA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cordoba Corporation is seeking a Railroad Safety and Roadway Worker Protection Manager in Wasco, CA. The role enforces regulatory and contract requirements, develops and manages the federally mandated RWP training program, and supervises staff within the Safety and Security division.

The ideal candidate will oversee audits, incident response, and security coordination, while driving continuous improvement across safety activities for railroad construction programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Public Safety, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in training and/or railroad operations.
• Subject matter expert in 49 CFR 214 Railroad Workplace Safety and OSHA General Industry and Construction requirements.
• Ability to design, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate, and measure training and development activities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Preferred: OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
• Preferred: Experience with transit, freight, or rail infrastructure safety and security programs.
• Preferred: Proficiency with safety management systems, data analysis tools, and reporting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and manage the RWP training program.
• Delivers general and railroad safety training, to include applicable elements of 49 CFR 214, to the client, consultant, and contractor staff.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA, FRA, and Cal/OSHA requirements.
• Coordinates safety meetings amongst various staff, consultants, and contractors.
• Monitor compliance and make recommendations regarding railroad safety program wide.
• On call for all incident levels related to railroad construction activities to ensure resources and notifications are completed as required.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, emergency services, and security agencies to align site security measures with broader public safety requirements.
• Coordinate with external rail partners as applicable including but not limited to adjacent freight and commuter railroads along the HSR alignment.
• Prepare and present reports, briefings, and recommendations to leadership and oversight bodies regarding railroad safety and security activities.
• Lead process improvements to enhance efficiency, accountability, and transparency in safety and security initiatives across the program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Training design

Training delivery

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Public Safety, or related field

Tools

Safety management systems

Data analysis tools

Reporting platforms

Job description

Cordoba Corporation is seeking a Railroad Safety and Roadway Worker Protection Manager in Wasco, CA. The role enforces regulatory and contract requirements, develops and manages the federally mandated RWP training program, and supervises staff within the Safety and Security division.

The ideal candidate will oversee audits, incident response, and security coordination, while driving continuous improvement across safety activities for railroad construction programs.