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Director, Safety & Compliance

Genesee & Wyoming Main Job Board
Deerfield, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2025 CLOSED ON 2/11/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Safety & Compliance position at Genesee & Wyoming Main Job Board?

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Be familiar with all state, federal, and local safety regulations governing all aspects of the rail industry.
  • Respond to reported incidents to evaluate current best practices and recommend changes where necessary.
  • Ensure the safety of the workplace by coordinating, administering and implementing comprehensive training programs in occupational, industrial and environmental safety.
  • Assist in the administration of the company's On-The-Job Injury Policy and return to work issues.
  • Implement regional and corporate safety initiatives and policies. conduct audit assessments. and provide feedback to regional leadership.
  • Coordinate with all departments in safety training efforts and successfully manage cross functional teams.
  • Supervise and set the example for all safety training and work with the Corporate Safety Team.
  • Participate in corporate and regional safety calls with the ability to intercede in any operational activity that may be deemed an improper/unsafe job procedure.
  • Conduct safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with occupational and environmental health and safety requirements.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • Demonstrate an ability to lead and direct, plan work schedules, assign or delegate work on a daily basis, develop and mentor employees and take corrective actions when necessary.
  • Working knowledge of all major operating department practices and procedures.
  • Ability to identify problem safety areas and set up a solution to resolve.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees and elicit work output.
  • Must have a good understanding of rail industry and its goals and objective.
  • Must have substantial formal safety training and demonstrate mastery of safety topics.
  • Must demonstrate a willingness to work off hours in contacting employees working on any shift.
  • Must demonstrate willingness to travel throughout the various regions.
  • Demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials handling practices and environmental law and regulations.
  • Demonstrate computer skills, including proficiency in using common word processing software, spreadsheet software, database applications, presentations software, and email.
  • Demonstrate and understanding of developing, implementing and managing employee training programs, workplace safety programs, and maintaining complete records, policies, and procedures.

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

  • Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years related experience in safety, training, and compliance or an equivalent combination of education and experience are required.
  • 10 years of related experience in the railroad industry is preferred.

 

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

 

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