Railroad Construction Safety Lead

Springrecruits; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Springrecruits is seeking a dedicated safety professional to support the Company Safety Manager across multiple Atlanta-area project sites. You will help implement safety, health, training, and drug-free policies to protect personnel and ensure compliance.

You will develop safety strategies, deliver trainings, and conduct audits while collaborating with project teams and subcontractors to maintain a strong safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of progressive safety and health experience in construction industry.
• Safety Certification (CSP/CHST/ASP/OHST/CIH or NSC Advanced Safety Certificate); SST in NY if applicable.
• Valid driver’s license with driving record meeting company requirements.
• CPR/First Aid certification; instructor preferred (can be completed on hire).
• OSHA 30-hour training completed.
• OSHA 500/501 preferred.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification for Hazardous Material Cleanup.
• MSHA mine safety knowledge preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor's preferred; degree in safety/health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, implement, and monitor the Company Safety and Health Program at various project locations.
• Assist in developing strategies to reduce injuries, illnesses, and incidents to meet business targets.
• Provide safety and health training for Company personnel.
• Support pre-job safety planning meetings and develop emergency response plans.
• Lead safety and toolbox trainings to ensure policy communication.
• Conduct safety audits, evaluations, inspections, and observations; implement corrective actions.
• Assist in injury/illness/general liability investigations.
• Develop and issue regular safety correspondence.
• Provide updates on safety requirements to the team.
• Coordinate safety programs with subcontractors, vendors, and third parties.

Skills

OSHA regulations knowledge

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Railroad construction experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

iPad proficiency

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety and health

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Springrecruits is seeking a dedicated safety professional to support the Company Safety Manager across multiple Atlanta-area project sites. You will help implement safety, health, training, and drug-free policies to protect personnel and ensure compliance.

You will develop safety strategies, deliver trainings, and conduct audits while collaborating with project teams and subcontractors to maintain a strong safety culture on site.