Regional Safety Specialist

Holland LP; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland L.P. is seeking a Regional Safety Specialist to deliver proactive coaching, training and risk assessments for railroad contractor crews and fixed sites.

The role collaborates with North America operations managers to promote safe work practices and achieve the goal of zero injuries. Responsibilities include field assessments, training delivery, incident investigations, and driving corrective actions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Higher Education preferred
• 3-5 years of professional Safety experience in a field, railroad or construction setting
• Successful experience in developing and delivering safety training in group settings
• In depth knowledge of FRA and OSHA Regulations
• Proven knowledge of accident investigation fundamentals
• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft suite of products, most notably Excel and PowerPoint
• Must maintain a valid Drivers License and Passport, and abide by our Corporate Fleet Policy
• Must be able to successfully complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland L.P.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine field assessment on MOW operations against Holland’s Risk Matrix to identify at risk behaviors and/or equipment deficiencies
• Ensure new hires are accurately trained and ensure all employees complete all designated training modules on schedule
• Provide coaching, mentoring, guidance and training to field teams and fixed locations
• Perform incident investigations, identify contributing factors, root cause analysis and develop and implement corrective actions
• Complete hands on training with field teams to ensure safety practices are understood and implemented
• Communicate out trends from Field Observations and drive corrective actions to reduce or eliminate those at risk trends

Skills

Field safety coaching

Incident investigations

Safety training delivery

Root cause analysis

Driver’s license & passport

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Higher Education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Regional Safety Specialist will deliver proactive coaching, training and risk assessments services to our railroad contractor crews and our fixed sites. This position will work closely with our North America operations managers and Safety teammates to ensure safe work practices are adhered to as we strive to meet our corporate goal of zero injuries.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete routine field assessment on MOW operations against Holland’s Risk Matrix to identify at risk behaviors and/or equipment deficiencies.
• Ensure new hires are accurately trained and ensure all employees complete all designated training modules on schedule.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, guidance and training to field teams and fixed locations.
• Perform incident investigations, identify contributing factors, root cause analysis and develop and implement corrective actions.
• Complete hands on training with field teams to ensure safety practices are understood and implemented.
• Communicate out trends from Field Observations and drive corrective actions to reduce or eliminate those at risk trends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to walk for prolonged periods of time on uneven surfaces such as railroad track areas, rough surface jobsites, etc.
• Ability to conduct repetitive motions in an office environment such as sitting, typing, computer use, etc.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and on and off heavy trucks and equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and otherwise get around indoor, outdoor, railroad track, and other general work areas and equipment.
• Vision must be sufficient for driving and for conducting safety audits and inspections.
• Ability to travel up to 100% via rail, automobile and airplane.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, when conducting site visits/audits/training, etc.
• Exposure to dust/fumes/mist, grinding particles, smoke, and particulates consistent with welding, grinding, and heavy industrial work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Higher Education preferred
• 3-5 years of professional Safety experience in a field, railroad or construction setting.
• Successful experience in developing and delivering safety training in group settings.
• In depth knowledge of FRA and OSHA Regulations
• Proven knowledge of accident investigation fundamentals.
• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft suite of products, most notably Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must maintain a valid Drivers License and Passport, and abide by our Corporate Fleet Policy
• Must be able to successfully complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland L.P.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to add or remove tasks as circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).