Railroad Safety Specialist - Field Compliance

Kokosing; Colonial Heights (VA); In loco; USD 55.000 - 69.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kokosing is seeking a Safety Specialist to provide field support and help implement safety policies across projects. You will assist managers in ensuring regulatory compliance for railroad safety and health, develop safe work plans, and lead safety training and audits.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor degree in Safety and Health and 5+ years in railroad safety within construction, with certifications preferred. This on-site role requires strong communication and field leadership.

Competenze

• Bachelor degree in Safety and Health or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience.
• 5+ years of experience with railroad safety preferred, with experience in Safety and Health within the Construction Industry a strong plus.

Mansioni

• Assist in developing strategies for reducing injuries and incidents to meet business targets.
• Provide training to personnel on safety and health requirements.
• Support pre-job safety planning and emergency response planning for projects.
• Lead safety meetings and training programs to communicate company policy.
• Conduct safety audits, evaluations, inspections and document corrective actions.
• Assist in injury/illness investigations.
• Distribute safety and health correspondence and keep teams updated on regulatory changes.
• Coordinate safety programs with subcontractors and third parties.
• Serve as the point of contact with OSHA and other authorities when needed.
• Monitor railroad safety compliance and right-of-way restrictions.
• Verify railroad protection and coordinate with railroad personnel.
• Coordinate daily construction activities and crane operations to prevent track issues.
• Maintain documentation of safety activities and issues.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions arise.

Formazione

Bachelor degree in Safety and Health

Descrizione del lavoro

Kokosing is seeking a Safety Specialist to provide field support and help implement safety policies across projects. You will assist managers in ensuring regulatory compliance for railroad safety and health, develop safe work plans, and lead safety training and audits.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor degree in Safety and Health and 5+ years in railroad safety within construction, with certifications preferred. This on-site role requires strong communication and field leadership.