Railroad Safety Lead - Field Contractor in Charge

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS); Lincoln (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Short-Term, Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a dedicated Contractor in Charge (CIC) in Lincoln, NH.

The CIC will oversee construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for freight railroads and transit systems, traveling extensively toDeployments across multiple sites. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, a valid driver's license, and at least 2 years of railroad experience, ideally in maintenance of way or TY&E.

Qualifications

• Must have strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.
• Able to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
• Must be able to travel long-term, including multi-month deployments.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ railroad experience preferred (maintenance of way or TY&E).
• Complete all required federal, client, and company-specific training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee worksite safety and provide flagging services as needed.
• Conduct job briefings and ensure FRA (49 CFR 214) compliance during track work.
• Monitor track conditions, approaching trains, and worker safety.
• Coordinate train movements with dispatchers and grant permissions within working limits.
• Document all activities, including briefings, incident reports, logs, and forms.
• Enforce railroad, state, and federal policies.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a dedicated Contractor in Charge (CIC) in Lincoln, NH.

The CIC will oversee construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for freight railroads and transit systems, traveling extensively toDeployments across multiple sites. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, a valid driver's license, and at least 2 years of railroad experience, ideally in maintenance of way or TY&E.