Area HSE Manager

RailWorks•Houston, TX

12d•$115,000 - $135,000

About The Position

This position is responsible for helping ensure RailWorks meets high standards of safety, efficiency, legal, regulatory, and policy compliance while providing excellent customer service. The role supports safety initiatives, continuous improvement, and the development of a Safe Production culture across business-unit operations. The Area HSE Manager works with employees, unions, regulators, customers, and other stakeholders; trains and coaches staff; conducts field and facility inspections; addresses unsafe conditions and practices; and supports incident investigations and required reporting. The position also implements compliant safety policies and procedures, supports workers’ compensation and drug and alcohol programs, contributes to safety committees and data analytics, and assists with corporate safety initiatives. The role requires frequent travel, including the ability to travel to Canada, and may involve visits to active construction sites, tunnels, heights, remote jobsites, and outdoor locations in hot or cold conditions.

Requirements

2 to 4 years of work experience in a heavy labor environment.
Construction industry experience is required.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to write reports.
Strong computer skills, including significant experience and ability with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with OSHA reporting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the company, field sites, corporate staff, and customers.
Character and unquestionable integrity to represent the Company and provide credibility for safety department work, reports, and analysis.
Ability to quickly grasp facts, processes, and procedures in a changing environment.
Proactive self-starter with a sense of urgency.
Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and within short time frames.
Ability to multitask and thrive while managing numerous concurrent tasks and projects.
Valid driver’s license.
Physical ability to wear respiratory protection, climb ladders, work in tunnels and at heights, work outdoors in hot and cold conditions, and walk remote jobsites.
Ability to obtain a TWIC Card for port access and pass other security screenings required by clients.
Ability to travel up to 100% and travel to Canada.

Responsibilities

Support and influence operations business units to advance continuous improvement and a Safe Production culture.
Work proactively and cooperatively with employees, unions, regulators, customers, and other stakeholders.
Train and coach hourly labor, foremen, supervisors, and local managers.
Conduct audits, observations, and inspections in the field, shops, yards, and offices.
Determine safety needs and correct unsafe procedures, practices, and employee behaviors.
Help operations document unsafe conditions, safety violations, accidents, and near misses.
Lead and support incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions; assist with preparing materials and evidence for organizational use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
Ensure required records and reports are complete, accurate, and submitted correctly.
Plan and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including FRA and OSHA requirements and customer requirements.
Inspect jobsites for existing or potential accident and health hazards, determine corrective or preventative actions, and follow up to ensure implementation.
Oversee administration related to the company’s Workers’ Compensation program on the specific project.
Participate in safety committees and ensure they are effective and meet as required.
Participate in and administer the RailWorks Drug & Alcohol program on the jobsite.
Participate in data analytics and KPI development, application, and improvement using software solutions such as Microsoft Power BI and Power Apps.
Assist with corporate safety initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.