Railroad Safety Field Lead (Contractor in Charge)

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

Job summary

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) in Greensboro, NC, seeks a Contractor in Charge (CIC) to oversee construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for freight railroads, transit systems, and rail partners.

The CIC will lead safety on site, perform job briefings, monitor track conditions, coordinate with dispatchers, and ensure adherence to FRA regulations. Travel is heavy, and candidates must have a valid driver's license and 2+ years rail experience.

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

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) in Greensboro, NC, seeks a Contractor in Charge (CIC) to oversee construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for freight railroads, transit systems, and rail partners.

The CIC will lead safety on site, perform job briefings, monitor track conditions, coordinate with dispatchers, and ensure adherence to FRA regulations. Travel is heavy, and candidates must have a valid driver's license and 2+ years rail experience.