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Safety Manager

Zephyr U A S

Job Location:

Orange, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 22 August 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 19 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Zephyr Rail

Zephyr Rail is an engineering design and construction management firm based in Orange CA. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions in railroad design construction management and UAV solutions. We are proud to have earned Zweig Groups recognition as a Best Firms to Work For for four consecutive years demonstrating our commitment to our team and our industry.

Job Summary

As a Safety Manager you will be a key leader responsible for developing implementing and enforcing a comprehensive safety program for Zephyr Rails rail and transportation projects. You will oversee all on-site safety protocols conduct inspections and ensure full compliance with FRA OSHA and other regulatory standards to protect all personnel and assets. This role is crucial for fostering a proactive safety culture and mitigating risk across all project phases.

Responsibilities

Develop implement and maintain Zephyr Rails Corporate Safety Program Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) in alignment with FRA OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations.
Conduct regular field safety inspections and audits of construction sites documenting compliance with regulatory and contract requirements.
Oversee Rail Worker Safety Certification Programs employee training and orientation for new staff and subcontractors.
Lead incident investigations root-cause analyses and corrective action tracking.
Prepare and maintain all safety records reports and metrics submitting findings to the Resident Engineer and leadership team.
Collaborate with contractors field inspectors and client safety representatives to ensure consistent safety standards across all active projects.
Champion a Safety First culture by providing mentorship toolbox talks and on-site coaching to employees and partners.

Qualifications

10 years of experience in safety management construction engineering construction management or rail safety management.
Rail/track experience is highly preferred.
Its required to hold the Construction Safety and Health Technician (CHST) certification.
A minimum of OSHA 30-hour training First Aid/CPR/BBP and AED training.
Strong working knowledge of Cal OSHA and FRA requirements.
Experience preparing and auditing SSSPs JHAs and incident reports for public transportation or infrastructure projects.
Ability to influence and lead safety culture across multi-disciplinary CM/PM teams.
Valid California Class C Drivers License and ability to travel to project sites throughout Southern California.
Public agency project experience (e.g. LA Metro Caltrain LOSSAN SANDAG Metrolink) preferred.
Authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary Range: $104000 - $180000 / annually

Benefits
Paid Medical Dental and Vision 401(k) Plan (with company match) Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Disability Insurance Educational Assistance and Licensure Support Performance-based Bonuses Service Awards Flexible/Hybrid Work Arrangements (role-dependent).

How to Apply
Were excited to hear from you! Feel free to apply directly on our careers page or learn more about the opportunities at If you dont find exactly what youre looking for dont hesitate to send your resume to emailprotected. We would be pleased to consider you as a potential new member of our passionate team!

At Zephyr Rail were an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion.

Note to Recruiters and Job Placement Agencies
We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruiters or agencies. We will consider any unsolicited resumes we receive as our property and will process them accordingly. We will only consider direct applicants.

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Required Experience:

Manager

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