Accountability: Coordinates policies programs and procedures in the Maintenance of Way/Engineering & Mechanical areas of FRA Compliance and employee safety across all R. J. Corman railroad properties and affiliates. Maintains data tracking and processing for FRA 243 requirements all applicable employee trainings for the Maintenance of Way department.
Responsibilities:
- Implements and coordinates safety training programs for employees as determined by management including new hire and annual refresher training.
- Maintains all required FRA Safety policies programs and training in compliance with FRA 243 requirements for all engineering employees including signal systems & communications.
- Assists in executing training materials to address:
- Changes in FRA or other Federal/State agencies regulations that involve the rail industry.
- Changes in standards of intersecting railroad companies that our company shares interchange and trackage rights with.
- Changes in company-specific operating procedures.
- Organizes and maintains digital and physical records relating to employee training classroom testing on the job training and other information required by the company and federal agencies.
- Enters and analyzes new hire and active employee records in QualPro (employee testing and training software)
- Keeps management informed of any employee certification requirements and impending expirations.
- Ensures departmental compliance with all laws regulations and company policies as it relates to employee safety and FRA compliance.
- Provides regular reports and data for the department including reports of track-related derailments HFIs injuries and First Aid incidents.
- Maintains physical and digital documentation of the departments overall safety health and environmental program and training program; assist in achieving department-specific annual goals for the improvement and maintenance of safety and training standards.
- Coordinates relationships within R. J. Corman Railroad Group and its operating subsidiaries to implement operational and safety best practices across the company.
- Meets defined deadlines and thrives in fast paced work environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Specialized or Technical Knowledge or Education and Experience:
- Three to five years of experience in administrative duties process ownership data management.
- Willingness to gain a working understanding of FRA Safety policies programs and training in compliance with FRA 243 requirements.
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated with good interpersonal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook Teams Word Excel PowerPoint etc.
Physical Requirements:
- Limited lifting no greater than 20 pounds in the movement of office materials and equipment.
- This position requires the employee to sit for extended periods of time.
- Hand and finger dexterity for use of keyboard skills
Environmental Conditions:
- Most work is conducted in an office environment with limited exposure to warehouse/distribution centers and outside construction/derailment sites. Occasional exposure to weather elements and construction activity requiring appropriate PPE.
R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. R. J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R. J. Corman a safe and drug-free company.
Required Experience:
IC