Rail Mechanical Safety & Training Manager

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual

8 paid holidays per year

401K employer match

Group life insurance

Voluntary disability insurance

HSA/FSA options

Job summary

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is seeking a Manager of Mechanical Training & Operating Compliance to act as the safety SME for mechanical operations.

This role partners with leaders and employees to promote a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce operational risk across railroad operations. The position leads mechanical safety programs, develops and delivers training, conducts audits, investigations, and risk assessments, and drives continuous improvement while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, Railroad Operations, or related field; equivalent railroad experience may be considered.
• Experience delivering technical and safety training.
• Strong knowledge of railroad safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support mechanical safety programs across railroad operations.
• Develop and deliver safety training for mechanical employees and oversee training records, certifications, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with FRA, OSHA, GCOR, AAR and company safety standards.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, job observations, and compliance reviews.
• Lead investigations involving incidents, injuries, accidents, and near misses; identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Partner with mechanical leadership to implement safety initiatives, policies, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor regulatory changes and recommend updates to safety programs and procedures.
• Analyze safety performance metrics and prepare compliance reports.
• Participate in risk assessments and hazard mitigation activities.
• Support special projects, emergency response efforts, and other duties as assigned.
• Travel up to 80% as business needs require.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, Railroad Operations, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Reporting systems

Job description

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is seeking a Manager of Mechanical Training & Operating Compliance to act as the safety SME for mechanical operations.

This role partners with leaders and employees to promote a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce operational risk across railroad operations. The position leads mechanical safety programs, develops and delivers training, conducts audits, investigations, and risk assessments, and drives continuous improvement while