Contractor In Charge (CIC)

NRSS•Austin, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is hiring a Contractor in Charge (CIC) in Austin, TX. The role oversees construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for freight railroads, transit systems, state DOTs, and rail industry partners. The CIC oversees worksite safety and provides flagging services as needed in place of railroad personnel, ensuring that work within railroad rights-of-way is performed safely and in compliance with applicable regulations. The CIC conducts job briefings and ensures compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations (49 CFR 214) for work performed within arm’s length of the track. The position monitors track conditions, approaching trains, and work activities; coordinates train movements and permissions within established working limits; documents work and safety activities; and enforces railroad, state, and federal policies. The job operates in a field environment, with travel expected 50% to 85% of the time and work in all weather conditions. Candidates must be able to pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks and drug/alcohol testing, and complete classroom training and all required federal, client, and company-specific training.

Requirements

Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel for long-term assignments, including multi-month deployments.
Valid driver’s license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience with a railroad company, preferably in maintenance of way or TY&E departments.
Successfully complete all required federal, client, and company-specific training.
Pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks and drug/alcohol testing, and complete classroom training.
Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Oversee worksite safety and provide flagging services as needed in place of railroad personnel.
Conduct job briefings and ensure compliance with FRA regulations (49 CFR 214) for work performed within arm’s length of the track.
Monitor track conditions, approaching trains, and work activities to keep personnel safely clear of active tracks and equipment.
Communicate with train dispatchers, engineers, and supervisors by radio, phone, or electronic systems to coordinate train movements and grant permissions within established working limits.
Document activities, including job briefings, incident reports, daily work logs, and electronic forms, for submission to management and regulatory agencies.
Enforce railroad, state, and federal policies.
Oversee construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for railroad and rail-industry partners.