Railroad Safety Lead — Field Ops & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. seeks a Contractor in Charge in San Antonio, TX to oversee construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for rail projects. You will ensure work within rights-of-way meets safety and regulatory requirements.

The role requires strong organizational skills, 2+ years railroad experience, and the ability to travel long-term. Competitive hourly compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

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 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 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

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Railroad experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. seeks a Contractor in Charge in San Antonio, TX to oversee construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for rail projects. You will ensure work within rights-of-way meets safety and regulatory requirements.

The role requires strong organizational skills, 2+ years railroad experience, and the ability to travel long-term. Competitive hourly compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.