Safety Engineer Job at RailWorks Corporation, Los Angeles, CA

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  • RailWorks Corporation
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Benefits Offering
RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.

Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000 / year

Position Summary
The Safety Engineer is one of the company’s first lines for communications and training relating to our safety programs and for ensuring that the company fully complies with all respective local, state, and federal regulations.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

  1. Attend and participate in customer driven Safety Meetings, and weekly progress meeting job-site audits, safety observations conducted weekly.
  2. Conduct Incident Investigations as requested for near-misses, injuries, motor and equipment crashes, and other safety related occurrences.
  3. Input required documentation: 24-hour incident reports, investigation, good catch/Near miss, Safety Observation, and audit reports in SharePoint system. Provide required documentation to customers as needed.
  4. Maintain and organize required medical testing documentation for jobsite.
  5. Assist and maintain customer compliance documentation.
  6. Manage and enforce company drug testing policies and assist in maintaining compliance with customer requirements.
  7. Proficient in case management and what designates a recordable injury vs. first aid.
  8. Report field findings, both positive and negative, to the Project Manager and Division Safety Manager.
  9. Assist field in performing hazard recognition and spearhead subsequent mitigation.
  10. Lead by example regarding safety and professional behavior.
  11. Empowered with the authority to halt job-site operations to alleviate any safety issues/hazards when necessary.
  12. Assist maintaining and delivering proper PPE supplies to crews/offices.
  13. Give public presentations to customer, sub-contractor, and company.
  14. Training of employees in classroom or individual settings. Coaching employees in less formal settings.
  15. Work to keep the company compliant with the various agencies and customers (OSHA, MSHA, industry, railroads).

Required Skills and Qualifications

  1. Must have a strong safety background, railroad experience a plus.
  2. Experience in a heavy labor environment preferred.
  3. Construction Industry experience preferred.
  4. 2- or 4-year college degree a plus.
  5. Will need to be able to work with, guide and direct company employees and shape their behavior in the workplace.
  6. Will help in defining/refining the company safety culture.
  7. Must have good communication skills—both written and verbal.
  8. Will be required to submit to background checks, driver’s license check, and drug/alcohol and fit for duty screenings.
  9. Will be required to obtain a company paid TWIC’s card, Basic Plus Training, Roadway Worker Protection Training and various Site-Specific training necessary to get onto job-site.
  10. Must have a valid driver license with a good driving record.
  11. Be willing to acquire continued training and education.
  12. Possess solid computer skills involving office type software such as spreadsheets, word documents, databases, internet, email, etc.
  13. Have completed or be willing to complete a safety certification course (COSS, etc.).
  14. Must possess the character and unquestionable integrity to represent the Company and provide credibility for all work, reports and analysis that is provided through the safety/risk department.
  15. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of protected/sensitive employee and company information.
  16. Must have the ability to grasp facts, processes, procedures in a changing environment very quickly, a quick learner.
  17. Works in a proactive manner, a self-starter who approaches his/her work with a sense of urgency.
  18. Ability to meet deadlines under pressure in short time frames.
  19. Ability to multi-task and thrive in an environment where numerous tasks and activities are occurring simultaneously.
  20. Exercises good business judgment and common sense when making recommendations and in decision making.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  1. Frequently works outdoors at construction sites and occasionally works indoors.
  2. Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction.
  3. Sits, reads, writes, and uses a keyboard.
  4. May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.
  5. 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 relies 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.

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