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: $85000 - $100000 / year

Position Summary
Safety is a core value at RailWorks. The Safety coordinator is the company’s first line 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 and our customer’s requirements. The safety coordinator actively directs the administration of project safety, accident prevention, and hazard communication programs to maintain safe work environments.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Conducts regular worksite surveillance inspections, air samplings tests and comprehensive safety training for employees
Documents unsafe conditions, safety violations, accidents and near misses
Thoroughly investigates all surrounding circumstances through employee interviews, equipment inspections and site inspections carefully reviewing the integrity of personal protective equipment, materials, and job-site specific gear
Determines safety needs and corrects unsafe employee activities, procedures, and practices, 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 and customer requirements
Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal regulations with special emphasis on FRA and OSHA requirements, as well as customer requirements
Trains and coaches hourly labor, foremen, supervisors and local managers in work site safety practices, fire prevention and correct handling techniques for toxins, equipment, and other materials
Inspects the jobsite to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determining corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented
Leads investigations of near misses and incidents and cooperates in the preparation of materials and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations
Submits incident reports complying with all local, state, and federal regulations, customer, and corporate requirements, maintains safety files and records
Oversees administration related to the company’s Workers’ Compensation program on the specific project
Provides informational signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions

Responsible for onboarding and training of new employees

Work closely with field staff on training certificates and classes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

2 to 4 years work experience in a heavy labor environment

Bilingual is a plus

Administrative background is a plus
Construction Industry experience is a plus
Strong analytical skills with the ability to write reports
Strong computer skills are mandatory, significant experience and abilities with Microsoft Office Suite are necessary
Experience with OSHA reporting necessary
Must have excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
Strong interpersonal skills are necessary; ability to interact and with all levels of the company in field sites, corporate, and customers
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 department
Must have the ability to grasp facts, processes, procedures in a changing environment very quickly, a quick learner
Works in a proactive manner, a self-starter who approaches his/her work with a sense of urgency
Ability to meet deadlines under pressure in short time frames
Ability to multi-task and thrive in an environment where numerous tasks and projects are occurring simultaneously

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Frequently works outdoors at construction sites and occasionally works indoors.
Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction.

Frequently speaks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard
Must have a valid driving license with a clean driving record and ability to travel as required
Must be physically able to wear respiratory protection, climb ladders, work in tunnels, work at heights, work outdoors in both hot and cold conditions and walk remote jobsites
Must be able to obtain TWIC card for access to ports as well as pass other security screenings as determined by our clients.

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.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Experience:

Construction: 2 years (Required)
OSHA reporting: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Secaucus, NJ 07094 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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