Safety Officer - NYC Transit/Metro-North/Long Island Railroad

Certified Site Safety of NY LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

On-site NYC-area projects

Long-term railroad project roles

Accruable PTO

Job summary

Certified Site Safety of NY LLC seeks a Safety Officer (EHSO) for NYC-area railroad construction projects. This on-site role ensures field activities meet contract specs and regulatory standards, overseeing daily operations and documentation.

Benefits include long-term project opportunities in a high-demand sector, with 55–67 USD per hour based on experience and certifications. In-person NYC area work with strong safety leadership expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of railroad health and safety compliance experience (NYC Transit/LI Railroad preferred).
• Must hold CSP, CIH, or CHST certification.
• OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer for Construction and OSHA 30-Hour Construction trainings completed.
• Right of Way experience for MTA agencies including NYC Transit, Metro-North, and LI Railroad.
• NYSDOL Asbestos License Class D and First Aid/CPR certifications.
• 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Worker Training and refreshers; ASSP membership is a plus.
• Active ASP and/or CST designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Field Oversight: daily site inspections for contractor compliance with plans, safety regulations and specs.
• Reporting & Documentation: prepare detailed DIRs with workforce, work performed, and quantities used for payment verification.
• Financial Oversight: review and maintain accurate T&M records for cost transparency.
• Project Tracking: use client systems to monitor progress and support controls.
• Stakeholder Coordination: liaise with project owners, contractors, utilities and regulators.
• Safety Leadership: enforce site safety requirements and environmental regulations to promote zero incidents.

Skills

Safety leadership

Technical writing

Regulatory compliance

Railroad safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Health/Industrial Hygiene

CSP certification

CIH certification

CHST certification

Tools

OSHA 500

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

NYC DOB Site Safety Manager Course

ASSP member

Job description

Safety Officer (EHSO)

Location: NYC Area (In-Person)

Pay: $55.00 – $67.00 per hour (based on experience)

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a qualified Safety Officer to support NYC Transit, Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Railroad construction projects throughout the NYC area. This role is responsible for ensuring all field activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with contract requirements and regulatory standards.

As the on-site safety authority, you will oversee daily operations, enforce safety protocols, and maintain accurate documentation to support both compliance and project performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Oversight: Conduct daily site inspections to ensure contractor compliance with approved plans, safety regulations, and technical specifications
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare detailed Daily Inspection Reports (DIRs), including workforce, work performed, and quantities for payment verification
• Financial Oversight: Review and maintain accurate Time & Material (T&M) records to ensure cost transparency and accountability
• Project Tracking: Utilize client recording systems to monitor progress, maintain records, and support project controls
• Stakeholder Coordination: Act as a liaison between project owners, contractors, utility providers, and regulatory agencies
• Safety Leadership: Enforce site-specific safety requirements, environmental regulations, and EHS protocols to promote a zero-incident culture

Required Qualifications & Certifications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline

• Experience: Minimum 10+ years of experience in railroad health and safety compliance

  NYC Transit/MTA/LI Railroad project experience strongly preferred

• Professional Certification (Required): Must hold at least one: CSP, CIH, or CHST
• Required Training & Credentials:
  • OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer for Construction
  • OSHA 30-Hour for Construction
  • 40-Hour NYC DOB Site Safety Manager Course Completed Certificate
  • Right of Way experience for MTA agencies including NYC Transit, Metro-North and Long Island Railroad
  • SSPC C-3 Lead Training and the appropriate C-5
  • NYSDOL Asbestos License Class D
  • First Aid/CPR certifications
  • 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Worker Training and up-to-date refreshers and supervisory training
  • Member of the ASSP
  • Undergraduate degree in Safety and Health or related discipline a plus
  • Active ASP/and or CST designation a plus
• Technical Skills: Strong technical writing and reporting capabilities

  Solid understanding of NYC/NYC Transit/LI Railroad construction codes, safety regulations, and environmental compliance standards

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: $55–$67 per hour based on experience and certifications
• Meaningful Work: Support critical infrastructure and environmental projects across NYC
• Stability: Long-term project opportunities in a high-demand sector
• Work-Life Balance: Accruable Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional Growth: Work within a safety-focused, compliance-driven environment

Work Environment

This is a fully in-person field role requiring regular site presence across active construction environments in the NYC area.