Field Construction Inspector (FCI)
About The Position
National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a Field Construction Inspector (FCI) to support railroad safety services for Class 1 Railroads, Regional Short Lines, Transit Systems, State DOTs, and railroad suppliers, contractors, and consultants. The position is based in Rochester, New York, and involves an average of 50%–85% travel, including extended periods away from home. The inspector coordinates jobsites, communicates with railroad and contractor personnel, provides safety briefings, enforces applicable railroad, state, federal, local, and project requirements, identifies and resolves rule violations, and submits daily field reports. The role operates in a field environment and has no supervisory responsibility. NRSS emphasizes safety as a core commitment in all work.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following: civil construction inspection involving grade separation projects, roadway paving or construction, utility work; or experience with a freight railroad, regional short-line railroad, transit system, state DOT highway or rail division, railroad supplier, highway/railroad contractor, or civil engineering/railroad consultant.
- Proficient computer skills using Android OS on tablets and smartphones.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong technical knowledge in civil highway construction or railroad engineering, design, construction, and safety.
- High accuracy and attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
- Ability to travel for extended periods, sometimes for weeks at a time.
- Ability to successfully complete federal, client, and/or company-specific training.
- Ability to hear, speak, read, and write clearly in English.
- Ability to drive long distances and/or travel by other modes as necessary.
- Ability to stand for long periods and/or walk on level or uneven ground.
- Ability to see up close and at a distance, distinguish colors, and use peripheral vision and depth perception.
- Ability to tolerate extreme heat and cold, as well as dusty and noisy conditions.
Responsibilities
- Provide jobsite coordination.
- Communicate clearly and concisely with railroad and/or contractor personnel.
- Provide clear, concise, and thorough safety briefings to personnel at each jobsite.
- Enforce railroad, state, and federal policies.
- Identify rule violations and resolve them in accordance with railroad, state, and federal policies.
- Enforce contractor training requirements.
- Submit daily field reports detailing contractor and/or railroad activities.
- Enforce project-site safety in accordance with federal, state, local, and railroad policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
