Rail Safety Manager: DOT Compliance & Training Leader

American Track; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Rail Solutions (NARS) is seeking a Safety Manager to lead safety programs across project sites, ensuring DOT and environmental compliance. Responsibilities include audits, training, incident investigations, and emergency planning, with travel as needed.

The role requires at least five years in safety leadership, relevant degree, and certifications such as First Aid, CPR, and OSHA 30-hour, to promote a proactive safety culture across operations.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in safety or related field and professional certifications.
• Minimum 5 years of safety leadership in large-scale environments, with railroad industry preferred.
• Experience ensuring DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA, FRA and EPA regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety meetings, audits, inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for staff and drivers.
• Manage environmental safety and health programs at sites or projects.
• Collaborate with project teams on Emergency Action Plans and incident investigations.
• Travel to project sites as needed and maintain safety records.

Skills

Safety training

DOT regulations knowledge

Audits & inspections

Incident investigation

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Safety/Occupational Safety and Health

High school diploma

Certifications: First Aid, CPR, OSHA 30-hour

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

North American Rail Solutions (NARS) is seeking a Safety Manager to lead safety programs across project sites, ensuring DOT and environmental compliance. Responsibilities include audits, training, incident investigations, and emergency planning, with travel as needed.

The role requires at least five years in safety leadership, relevant degree, and certifications such as First Aid, CPR, and OSHA 30-hour, to promote a proactive safety culture across operations.