Safety Manager - Newark, NJ

Watco Transp Svc, LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Watco Transp Svc, LLC in Newark, NJ is seeking a Safety Manager to lead, develop, and maintain a comprehensive health and safety program. This role focuses on identifying hazards, eliminating unsafe behaviors, and ensuring compliance with EHSS standards across operations.

Key responsibilities include auditing safety programs, delivering required training, and promoting a strong safety culture while maintaining productivity.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with a High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in developing and auditing safety programs.
• Willingness to maintain FRA/OSHA compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and audit safety programs for regulatory compliance.
• Assist site managers in developing, coordinating, and delivering safety training programs.
• Participate in safety meetings and on-site briefings to promote awareness and compliance.
• Ensure EHSS activities comply with regulatory requirements and Watco policy standards.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and reporting to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Identify, implement, and reinforce safe work procedures that balance safety with productivity.
• Observe practices and develop corrective actions with management.

Skills

Hazardous Materials Handling

FRA Regulations

OSHA Regulations

Equipment Safety

Crane Safety

Lockout/Tagout

Fall Protection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Career Opportunities: Safety Manager - Newark, NJ (33968)

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Here's what you can expect from Watco:

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for accomplishing the duties of leading, conducting, instructing, performing, and developing a health and safety program that assures control and prevention of incidents, injuries and hazards. Safety Manager must be able to identify and eliminate hazardous conditions or unsafe behaviors of all associated tasks and jobs of the operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and audit safety programs and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and company policies
• Assist site managers and leaders in developing, coordinating, and delivering all required safety training programs
• Participate in safety meetings and job briefings with supervisors and team members while on site to promote awareness and compliance
• Ensure all environmental, health, safety, and security (EHSS) activities are completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and Watco policy standards
• Conduct regular walkthrough inspections, audits, task evaluations, safety briefings, and performance reporting to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Identify, implement, and reinforce safe work procedures that promote a strong safety culture without compromising operational productivity
• Observe work practices and conduct efficiency testing to identify unsafe behaviors or poor procedures, and develop corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with the General/Site Manager and Safety Director

Qualifications

To become a Safety Manager, one must possess a combination of educational qualifications, certification, and practical experience.

• Hazardous Material Handling/Labeling/Shipping HazardCommunications and SDS
• FRA Regulations
• OSHA Regulations
• Equipment Safety
• Crane Safety, Hoist and Rigging Equipment Inspections
• Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing
• Fire Safety, Prevention and Protection
• Fall Protection and Elevated Work
• Ladder Safety
• Lockout/Tagout Safety
• Machine Guarding Safety
• Emergency Action and Response
• Site Security
• Hearing Conservation Program
• Electrical Safety, Grounding and Bonding
• Contractor and Visitor Safety Programs
• Maritime Safety Knowledge is a plus
• Must possess valid driver’s license and be insurable by company insurance provider to drive and operate a company vehicle and equipment
• Have the ability to become a qualified Conductor and Engineer according to FRA regulations

Education

Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent