Manager, Safety & Training

Key Responsibilities

Training & Development

• Deliver training and certification programs for Conductors Locomotive Engineers and other railroad operating personnel.

• Develop andmaintaintraining materials curriculum and instructional resources aligned with FRA OSHA and company standards.

• Conduct classroom field and simulator-based training sessions.

• Evaluate employeeproficiencyandmaintainaccuratequalificationand training records.

• Coach and mentor employees to ensure continual skill development and regulatory compliance.

Safety Leadership

• Support and enforce company safety policies procedures and best practices.

• Conduct safety audits job briefings and field observations to ensure safe operating practices.

• Participate in incident investigations and development of corrective actions.

• Analyze safety trends and contribute to targeted safety improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with field leadership to address safety concerns and promote employee engagement.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure training programs meet all applicable FRA OSHA state and company requirements.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of qualifications compliance records and audit materials.

• Stay current on regulatory changes and industry best practices.

Travel

• Travel to G&W locations as needed to support training audits and safety initiatives (estimated 3050%).

Required Qualifications

• FRAcertifiedConductorandLocomotive Engineer(current or previously certified withabilityto requalify).

• Valid U.S. drivers license with an acceptable driving record.

• Minimum 5 years of railroad operating experience (short line regional or Class I preferred).

• Strong knowledge of GCOR/GCORbasedrules railroad operations and FRA compliance.

• Demonstrated ability to instruct mentor and communicate effectively with employees at all levels.

• Ability to travel to multiple railroad locations and work in both office and field environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field (Transportation Safety Business Education)orequivalent railroad industry experience.

• Prior experience in training safety orrulesinstruction.

• Experience conducting incident investigations and developing safety improvement strategies.

• Familiarity with adult learning principles instructional design andcomputerbasedtraining platforms.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Ability to assess coach and correct performance

• High attention to detail and regulatory awareness

• Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset

• Commitment to safety as a core organizational value

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.

Required Experience:

Manager