Safety Technician - Track Safety Monitor

Kokosing•Chesapeake, VA

8d•$40 - $50

About The Position

The Safety Technician provides field support and assists managers, supervisors, and team members with implementing company and client safety and health policies and procedures. The role supports regulatory and railroad track compliance and continual improvement in the company’s overall safety performance, consistent with its Core Values. The position includes developing and implementing injury- and incident-reduction strategies; training and educating personnel; supporting pre-job safety planning and emergency response planning; leading safety meetings; conducting and documenting audits, evaluations, inspections, and behavioral observations; and facilitating corrective and preventive actions. The Safety Technician also assists with incident investigations, issues safety communications, keeps team members informed of changing requirements, and coordinates safety programs with subcontractors, vendors, and third parties. Railroad-specific duties include monitoring railroad safety requirements and right-of-way restrictions, verifying railroad protection before work begins, coordinating with authorized railroad personnel, coordinating construction activities and work windows, monitoring equipment clearances and lifting activities, documenting work and safety issues, and exercising stop-work authority when authorized or arranging immediate protective action when unsafe conditions arise. The role requires the ability to work in a high-production environment of 50 or more hours per week, including nights and weekends, and to respond effectively under pressure and deadlines. The expected hourly range is $40.00–$50.00. The posting states that compensation does not include potential incentive pay or benefits; additional information will be provided separately when appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, FRA, CSX, and EPA regulations, other state and federal safety regulations, and company safety policies and procedures.
Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize independently, think independently, communicate thoroughly, and influence corrective and preventive action implementation.
Ability to work in a high-production environment of 50 or more hours per week, including nights and weekends, and respond effectively under pressure and deadlines.
Ability to make independent judgments in managing and facilitating company safety programs and policies.
Ability to positively interact with and influence front-line supervisors and field personnel to create a safe work environment.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of railroad safety experience is preferred; construction industry safety and health experience is a strong plus.
CHST certification.
ICS 300/400 certification.
CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
OSHA 30-Hour and 10-Hour Trainer certification.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing strategies to reduce and eliminate injuries, illnesses, and other incidents.
Provide safety and health training and education to company personnel.
Support pre-job safety planning meetings, identify potential hazards, and develop project emergency response plans and work safety and health plans.
Initiate, coordinate, and lead safety meetings and training programs.
Conduct and document safety and health audits, evaluations, inspections, and behavioral observations; communicate and facilitate corrective and preventive actions.
Assist in investigating injury, illness, and general liability incidents.
Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence.
Provide team members with updates to company or regulatory requirements.
Identify team members who need assistance, training, or support in meeting safety and health requirements.
Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors, and third-party personnel.
Serve as a contact for federal, state, or municipal safety or risk-management authorities, including OSHA, when the Company Safety Manager is unavailable.
Monitor compliance with railroad safety requirements and right-of-way restrictions.
Verify required railroad protection is established before work begins and coordinate with authorized railroad personnel.
Coordinate daily construction activities, site access, work windows, and potential conflicts with railroad operations.
Monitor crane operations, equipment clearances, lifting activities, and potential track fouling.
Maintain documentation of work activities, railroad protection, and safety issues.
Exercise stop-work authority when authorized or initiate immediate protective action through railroad personnel when unsafe conditions arise.