Senior Safety Manager (Mechanical)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Manager of Safety (Mechanical) is responsible for implementing and leading safety programs across assigned OmniTRAX railroads. As a key safety resource for property managers and employees, this role actively drives improvements and implements risk mitigation strategies. The Senior Manager works collaboratively to foster a strong safety culture, ensure adherence to safe work practices, and maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.

In addition, the Senior Manager of Safety (Mechanical) develops and delivers safety training for mechanical department employees, including general foremen, traveling mechanic, composite mechanic, and car repair personnel. The incumbent also oversees compliance and recordkeeping related to safety training and certification for the mechanical department. As the designated subject matter expert in mechanical department safety, the Senior Manager provides critical guidance and expertise. At all times, the Senior Manager of Safety (Mechanical) embodies the company’s core values of safety, honesty, ownership, respect, and teamwork in all partnerships with field operations employees.

This is a remote position. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and occasional travel to the Denver office may be required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a collaborative member of the OmniTRAX safety department with maturity and initiative, driving continuous improvement and a mature safety culture across the entire OmniTRAX network.
• Develop, deliver, and lead safety training across the OmniTRAX network for mechanical department employees.
• Manage compliance and reporting for mechanical department training and certification.
• Assure compliance with OmniTRAX safety rules and federal safety regulations.
• Provide leadership in developing and executing safety and compliance policies and procedures for assigned properties through teaching and coaching.
• Drive successful attainment of safety and compliance goals, objectives, and targets at assigned railroads through partnership with leaders and employees.
• Measure and monitor FRA and OSHA compliance and adherence to company safety policies through incident reviews and on-site audits, identifying and implementing process, procedure, and policy improvements.
• Lead incident investigations on assigned properties, ensuring thorough and timely investigations of accidents, incidents, and near misses. Additionally, serve as the subject matter expert for incidents involving mechanical employees across the entire network, providing support to other Senior Managers where mechanical expertise is required, and ensuring root cause identification and mitigation efforts.
• Monitor changes to safety and compliance regulations as they relate to mechanical department safety, identifying updates and making recommendations for incorporation into the Safety Management System and procedures.
• Conduct regular safety and compliance audits on assigned properties, as well as team audits across the network as requested. Draft post-audit reports, recommending corrective actions and ensuring follow-up to completion.
• Ensure regulatory requirements are met for training and certification of mechanical department employees.
• Manage expenses responsibly.
• Assist in planning and potential future development of the OmniTRAX Training Center.

OTHER DUTIES

• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
• Implement special projects aligned with company objectives related to safety and compliance.
• Attend industry meetings and seminars as required.
• Develop reports as needed.
• Participate in risk assessments, identifying risks and recommending corrective actions.
• Assist in setting priorities and safety goals for assigned properties.
• Be available for nonstandard work weeks as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree, or high school diploma/GED with 20+ years of railroad experience.
• 10+ years of railroad management experience.
• Expertise in mechanical department safety.
• Experience delivering classroom and on-the-job training for mechanical department personnel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively at all levels of the company and with external partners.
• Strong teaching, training, and presentation abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• High level of professional integrity and accountability.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in rolling out and executing training programs.
• Knowledge of GCOR, FRA, and OSHA regulations within a railroad environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Valid Driver’s License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and sub-freezing temperatures.
• Walking on uneven ballast.
• Exposure to noise.

TRAVEL

• Up to 80%, as required by business needs.

COMPENSATION

• Estimated Starting Annual Salary: $150,000.00
• Exact starting salary is determined by merit; seniority; geographic location; education, training, and/or experience related to job duties and responsibilities
• FLSA Status: Exempt, Not Eligible for Overtime
• Eligible for Participation - Annual Discretionary Bonus

BENEFITS

•    401(k) / 401(k) matching
•    AD&D insurance
•    Dental insurance
•    Disability insurance
•    Employee assistance program
•    Health insurance
•    Health savings account
•    Life insurance
•    Mental wellbeing resources
•    Paid Maternity leave
•    Paid Parental leave
•    Referral program
•    Relocation assistance
•    Sick time
•    Vacation time
•    Vision insurance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS