Safety Coordinator

RailWorks Corporation

. Serve as the company’s first line for communications and training relating to safety programs .

Posted 9/26/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $30 - $55 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the company’s first line for communications and training relating to safety programs
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and customer requirements
Direct administration of project safety, accident prevention, and hazard communication programs
Conduct regular worksite surveillance inspections, air sampling tests, and comprehensive safety training
Document unsafe conditions, safety violations, accidents, and near misses
Investigate incidents through employee interviews, equipment inspections, and site inspections
Review the integrity of personal protective equipment, materials, and job-site-specific gear
Determine safety needs and correct unsafe employee activities, procedures, and practices
Complete and submit required records and reports in compliance with internal processes, regulations, and customer requirements
Plan and implement safety policies and procedures with emphasis on FRA and OSHA requirements
Train and coach hourly labor, foremen, supervisors, and local managers in worksite safety, fire prevention, and handling of toxins, equipment, and materials
Inspect jobsites for existing or potential accident and health hazards and follow up on corrective or preventative measures
Lead near-miss and incident investigations and prepare materials for hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations
Submit incident reports and maintain safety files and records
Oversee Workers’ Compensation administration for the specific project
Provide signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of safety hazards and restrict access to hazardous conditions
Assist the Regional Safety Director and Corporate Safety Director with the corporate safety management system

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 2 years of experience in safety positions in the construction industry
NYCT Track Safety trained
Minimum of 90 days prior NYCT Right of Way experience with flagging and diversions of service
40-hour NYC-Dept. of Buildings Site Safety Manager Course
30-hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health (29 CFR 1926) Course
Active member of American Society of Safety Professionals
Possess and maintain a current NYS DOL Asbestos Inspector License
Possess and maintain a current C-3/C-5 Supervisor/Competent Person Training for De-leading of Industrial Structures Certificate
Shall receive a minimum of 6 hours of relevant safety training courses on a yearly basis for the duration of the Contract
Strong analytical skills with the ability to write reports
Strong computer skills and significant experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with OSHA reporting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of the company, field sites, corporate, and customers
Character and unquestionable integrity to represent the Company and provide credibility for safety department work, reports, and analysis
Ability to quickly grasp facts, processes, and procedures in a changing environment
Proactive self-starter with a sense of urgency
Ability to meet deadlines under pressure in short time frames
Ability to multitask and thrive while numerous tasks and projects occur simultaneously
Works in an office environment
Valid driving license with a clean driving record and ability to travel as required
Physically able to wear respiratory protection, climb ladders, work in tunnels, work at heights, work outdoors in hot and cold conditions, and walk remote jobsites
Must be able to obtain a TWIC card and pass other security screenings as determined by clients

Benefits

Comp & perks

Local Union #3 Pension (vested after 5 years)
IBEW Pension (vested after 5 years)
NEBF (National Electrical Benefit Fund)
Medical, dental & vision (after 26 qualifying weeks)
HRA - health reimbursement account and annuity fund plans (after 1 year)
Educational and Cultural Fund
Deferred salary
Social Security Payback
Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereavement (subject to contract negotiations)
Union benefits for employees and immediate family members
Benefits vest after 90 days of employment, with coverage applied retroactively to your start date upon successful completion of the introductory period