Job ID: 17880
Position Summary
Manages and coordinates all aspects of company safety programs, ensuring that safety programs are correctly administered and communicated, and that federal, state and local laws are met. Ensures that project sites and offices provide a safe working environment for employees, customers, and vendors.
Pay Range: $50 - $54 / per hour
Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Implements and manages safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations
- Manages the administration of project safety, accident, and hazard communication programs to maintain safe work environments
- Corrects unsafe employee activities, procedures, and practices
- Inspects work locations to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards
- Documents unsafe conditions, safety hazards and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented
- Evaluates contractors’ safety programs and policies; recommends changes and manages implementation of changes
- Conducts investigations of accidents and injuries through employee interviews, equipment inspections and site inspections, carefully reviewing the integrity of personal protective equipment, materials, and job-site specific gear
- Provides regular worksite safety training for all employees; provides training for hourly labor, foremen, supervisors and local managers in work site safety practices, fire prevention and correct handling techniques for toxins, equipment, and other materials
- Recommends appropriate disciplinary action when safety policies are violated
- Manages administration of contractor safety training
- Manages the company’s Workers’ Compensation program; works closely with the company’s insurance carrier to implement programs to reduce employee lost time
- Ensures that all required records and reports are complete, accurate and correctly submitted to comply with all internal processes and comply with all local, state, and federal regulations
- Prepares materials and evidence for company use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations
- Hires, trains, and manages staff
- Provides informational signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions
- Maintains safety files and records
- Prepares and arranges safety exhibits and material for display at industry conferences and exhibitions.
Required Skills and Qualifications
1. NYCT Track Safety trained
2. A minimum of ninety (90) days prior ROW experience including flagging and diversions of service.
3. Successful completion of the 40-hour NYC-Department of Buildings Site Safety Manager Course.
4. Successful completion of the 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety & Health (29 CFR 1926) Course.
5. Active member of American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP).
6. Minimum two (2) years of safety or safety-related experience.
7. Familiarity with the type of work being performed.
8. Competent to instruct on-site personnel.
9. Able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
10. Possess and maintain a current New York State Department of Labor Asbestos Inspectors License.
11. Possess and maintain a current C-3/C-5 Supervisor / Competent Person Training for De-leading of Industrial Structures Certificate.
12. Have previous approval letters for Safety Supervisor and or Safety Manager from positions held on MTA projects
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Works indoors, with some onsite/outdoor work
- Frequently sits, stands, walks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard
- When visiting project sites, stands, and walks and may climb, balance, stoop, or crouch while negotiating work areas under construction
- May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather
- May be exposed to loud noise.
This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.
RailWorks is North America’s leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada. We take on challenging projects every day and our success rely on a collaborative and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance. RailWorks also offers opportunities to grow your career, develop your skills and pursue success.
RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City