What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Safety position at Florida East Coast Railway?
Overview
The Safety/Training Manager for MOW (Maintenance of Way), Mechanical, and Signals is responsible for designing, developing, implementing and maintaining environmental, health, safety and operational/maintenance procedures. These programs will be in place to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations as well as Company policies and procedures. Qualified candidate should have a minimum two (2) years experience in either Maintenance of Way, Mechanical, or Signals to be successful.
*Relocation assistance is NOT provided for this position.
Responsibilities
• Development of training material across multiple departments• Instructs in both a classroom and field environment.• Plans and implements Florida East Coast Railway safety policies and procedures in compliance with FRA regulations.• Conducts operational testing based on trending safety data.• Performs job hazard analysis and makes recommendations to minimize hazards.• Inspects locations and equipment to detect existing or potential safety and health hazards.• Determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented• Submits incident and inspection reports in a timely manner complying with all local, state and federal regulations and laws and FEC policies.• Development and maintenance of Florida East Coast Federal 243 program.• Maintains safety and federal files and records.• Knowledge of operating rules/safety rules.• Working knowledge of FRA regulations, engineering, signals, mechanical• Must possess excellent “people” and “communication” skills.• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.• Conducts and develops safety, rules and first aid training to educate workers about safety policies, laws, and practices; demonstrates use of safety equipment; participates in the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for Company use in hearings when needed.• Prepares and arranges safety exhibits and material for display, promotional work, con-ferences and exhibitions; represents the Company in community or industry safety groups and programs; maintains safety files and records.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE• Bachelors Degree or equivalent in work experience required (5-10 years previous Railroad experience)• Firm understanding of FRA rules/regulations, as well as company specific guidelines.• Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Office products required (Word, Outlook, Power-Point, Excel)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in either Maintenance of Way, Mechanical, or Signals
JOB REQUIREMENTS:• Up to 50% travel required• Work hours may include a non-standard work week
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must oc-casionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualified applicants will be considered for vacancies without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by prevailing state and federal laws, regulations and ordinances.
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