Regional Safety Specialist

Holland, L.P. • University Park, IL

2d • $0 - $75,000

About The Position

The Regional Safety Specialist provides proactive coaching, training, and risk assessment services to railroad contractor crews and fixed sites. The role works closely with North America operations managers and Safety teammates to promote adherence to safe work practices and support the corporate goal of zero injuries.

The position conducts routine field assessments of maintenance-of-way (MOW) operations using Holland’s Risk Matrix, supports employee training and coaching, investigates incidents, and communicates trends that require corrective action. Work includes field and fixed-site visits, hands-on training, and travel of up to 100% by rail, automobile, and airplane.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of professional safety experience in a field, railroad, or construction setting.
• Successful experience developing and delivering safety training in group settings.
• In-depth knowledge of FRA and OSHA regulations.
• Proven knowledge of accident investigation fundamentals.
• Intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and passport and comply with the Corporate Fleet Policy.
• Must successfully complete all required pre-employment testing.
• Ability to walk for prolonged periods on uneven surfaces, including railroad tracks and rough jobsites.
• Ability to perform repetitive office motions, including sitting, typing, and computer use.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs and get on and off heavy trucks and equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move around indoor and outdoor work areas and equipment.
• Vision sufficient for driving and conducting safety audits and inspections.
• Ability to travel up to 100% via rail, automobile, and airplane.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and in environments with dust, fumes, mist, grinding particles, smoke, and particulates consistent with welding, grinding, and heavy industrial work.

Nice To Haves

• Higher education.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine field assessments of MOW operations against Holland’s Risk Matrix to identify at-risk behaviors and equipment deficiencies.
• Ensure new hires are accurately trained and employees complete designated training modules on schedule.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, guidance, and training to field teams and fixed locations.
• Perform incident investigations, identify contributing factors, conduct root cause analysis, and develop and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct hands-on training with field teams to ensure safety practices are understood and implemented.
• Communicate trends from field observations and drive corrective actions to reduce or eliminate at-risk trends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED