Rail Safety Coordinator: Training, Audits & Compliance

RailWorks Corporation; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Union #3 Pension

IBEW Pension

NEBF

Medical, dental & vision

HRA - health reimbursement account

Educational and Cultural Fund

Deferred salary

Social Security Payback

Paid sick leave, vacation, bereavement

Job summary

RailWorks Corporation is seeking a Safety Coordinator to lead site safety communications and training across our transit rail projects. You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage incident reporting, and drive hazard mitigation with a focus on FRA and OSHA standards.

The role requires a hands-on safety professional who can train teams, conduct audits, and coordinate with regional and corporate safety leadership. Strong communication and multi-site coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of safety experience in the construction industry.
• NYCT Track Safety trained.
• Active member of the American Society of Safety Professionals.
• Possess NYS DOL Asbestos Inspector License.
• 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health (29 CFR 1926) course completed.

Responsibilities

• Conducts regular worksite surveillance inspections, air sampling tests and comprehensive safety training for employees.
• Documents unsafe conditions, safety violations, accidents and near misses.
• Investigates all surrounding circumstances with interviews and inspections to verify PPE and site gear.
• Determines safety needs and corrects unsafe activities ensuring records and reports are compliant.
• Implements safety policies in line with FRA/OSHA and customer requirements.
• Trains hourly labor, foremen, supervisors and managers in site safety practices.
• Inspects sites for hazards and follows up to ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• Leads investigations of near misses and incidents for legal and client use.
• Submits incident reports to regulators and keeps safety files up to date.
• Oversees Workers’ Compensation program administration on projects.
• Provides safety signage and barrier materials at sites.
• Assists with corporate safety management system as needed.

Skills

Safety experience

NYCT Track Safety trained

Right of Way experience

OSHA 30-hour

Site Safety Manager Course

ASSP member

Asbestos Inspector License

Competent Person Training

Excellent communication

MS Office

OSHA reporting

Driver license

TWIC card

Education

40-hour NYC-DoB Site Safety Manager Course

30-hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health (29 CFR 1926)

NYS DOL Asbestos Inspector License

C-3/C-5 Supervisor Training for De-leading

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

RailWorks Corporation is seeking a Safety Coordinator to lead site safety communications and training across our transit rail projects. You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage incident reporting, and drive hazard mitigation with a focus on FRA and OSHA standards.

The role requires a hands-on safety professional who can train teams, conduct audits, and coordinate with regional and corporate safety leadership. Strong communication and multi-site coordination are essential.