Railroad Safety Field Lead (Contractor in Charge)

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

Short-Term, Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) seeks a dedicated Contractor in Charge (CIC) in Detroit, MI, to oversee safety, compliance, and field operations along railroad rights-of-way.

The CIC will manage safety, flagging, and regulatory adherence for freight railroads, transit systems, state DOTs, and partners. The role requires travel 50% to 85% of the time, excellent communication, and the ability to conduct risk assessments and briefings per FRA requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.
• Communicates effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Ability for long-term travel assignments, including multi-month deployments.
• Valid Driver's License.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a railroad company preferably in the maintenance of way or TY&E departments.
• Successfully completes all required federal, client, and company-specific training.

Responsibilities

• A safety-focused railroad-approved contractor responsible for overseeing worksite safety and providing flagging services as needed in place of railroad personnel.
• The CIC is responsible for conducting job briefings and ensuring full compliance with Federal Railroad (FRA) regulations (49 CFR 214) during work performed within arm's length of the track.
• Responsible for monitoring track conditions, approaching trains, and work activities to ensure personnel remain safely clear of active tracks and equipment.
• Communicate with train dispatchers, engineers, and supervisors via radio, phone, or electronic systems to coordinate train movements and grant permissions within established working limits.
• Responsible for documenting all activities, including job briefings, incident reports, daily work logs, and electronic forms for submission to management and regulatory agencies.
• Enforce all Railroad, State, and Federal Policies.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) seeks a dedicated Contractor in Charge (CIC) in Detroit, MI, to oversee safety, compliance, and field operations along railroad rights-of-way.

The CIC will manage safety, flagging, and regulatory adherence for freight railroads, transit systems, state DOTs, and partners. The role requires travel 50% to 85% of the time, excellent communication, and the ability to conduct risk assessments and briefings per FRA requirements.