Position Summary:
The Rail Safety Manager is responsible for promoting and enforcing of the corporate HSE program, providing regional HSE Department oversight and safety support to rail operations. This position will report to, and directly assist, the HSE Director in managing department staff and the corporate safety program.
Responsibilities:
- Complies with, enforces, and actively promotes all corporate safety policies and procedures in addition to ensuring adherence to our number one core value “ Safety first in everything we do.
- Assists the HSE Department in managing the overall corporate safety program by conducting, tracking, and reporting on accident/incident, near miss reports, audits, engagement activities, observations, orientations, trainings, and other related safety activities, as well as recordkeeping of related documents.
- Ensures regional compliance with all Federal (e.g., FRA, NORAC and local (MBTA) and OSHA/MSHA), state, and local safety rules and regulations, including specific reporting and record keeping requirements.
- Provides management and oversight of site safety professionals working on rail projects.
- Assists rail projects in work planning and development of job hazard analysis and safe work procedures.
- Performs regular field safety inspections, accident/incident investigations (including root cause analysis), industrial hygiene assessments, and safety audits on active rail projects.
- Prepares daily and weekly reports on all safety activities.
- Conducts safety orientations and training in small and large group environments.
- Assists the HSE Director in developing, updating, implementing, and managing corporate and site-specific safety policies, procedures, related guidelines, and training programs related to rail operations.
- Regularly reviews regional safety metrics and reporting for significant trends to identify opportunities for driving meaningful and targeted loss prevention activities to improve overall regional safety.
- Drives accountability within the HSE Department and with rail operations to ensure that appropriate safety actions are taken.
- Attends various construction meetings (pre-bid, pre-award, pre-construction, etc.) as necessary.
- Responds to and serves as the regional safety representative for (among other things) all critical activities, crisis events, and OSHA, FRA, \u0026 NTSB inspections, and investigations.
- Stays up to date on all industry developments and changes to applicable federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations that affect the Company.
- Meets regularly with the HSE Director.
- Performs additional assignments as required by the needs of the Company, or as otherwise directed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor€™s degree in a safety related field strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of field safety experience in rail operations \u0026 heavy civil construction, transportation or related field.
- Knowledge of rail construction safety and health regulations, including FRA.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certificate or equivalent strongly preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills including Office 365 productivity suite.
- Strong ability to train and ensure all necessary rail training requirements are met.
Necessary Attributes:
- Bachelor€™s degree in a safety related field strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of field safety experience in rail operations \u0026 heavy civil construction, transportation or related field.
- Knowledge of rail construction safety and health regulations, including FRA.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certificate or equivalent strongly preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills including Office 365 productivity suite.
- Strong ability to train and ensure all necessary rail training requirements are met.
The Middlesex Corporation is an €œEqual Opportunity Employer€”Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons€
SAFELY Building America€™s Infrastructure Since 1972
Robert W. Pereira founded The Middlesex Corporation (TMC) in 1972. Through his vision, drive and commitment to Safety, Quality and Excellence, the organization, now encompassing various companies throughout the United States is a leader in the heavy civil construction and paving industries. This year, The Middlesex Corporation was ranked by ENR as the 203rd largest contractor in the country out of more than 35,000 construction companies and 45th of the Top 50 Domestic Heavy Civil Contractors. The Middlesex Corporation is headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts with regional offices in West Haven, Connecticut and Orlando, Florida.
The sustained success is a result of the Leadership and Team Members living the core values ofSafetyfirst in everything we do,Qualityin all we offer, Integrity in the way we act and do business,Professionalismin how we represent ourselves and the company,Strong Work Ethicthat produces positive results, andCommitmentto the Success of all Team Members and Stakeholders.
Our Goal is to sustain our exemplary Safety record while growing into a diversified €œTop 100 ENR Company€ and being recognized as €œOne of the Best Places to Work.€
Please see HR for information on physical demands and work environment of this job.
Team Member Competitive Benefits:
- 401k Savings Plan with 25% Company Match
- Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
- Life/Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation/Holidays
- FSA
- Voluntary Benefits
- Health Care Advocate
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training
- Team Member Referral Program
Please complete the employment application for consideration of employment with The Middlesex Corporation.
We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.
