Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. Hiring For Field Safety Specialist at Hamel, MN  Full Time

Job Title: Field Safety Specialist

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Environmental Health & Safety

Reports to: Manager, Field Safety North America

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

Responsible for recognizing and evaluating safety and environmental risks for field operations, and for implementing control measures that are designed to mitigate those risks resulting from human error and equipment operation. Serve as a safety and environment resource for field employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Safety and Environmental Focus

• Participate in the information gathering and analysis process for safety performance metrics, incidents, and interactions.
• Collaborate with safety specialists and operations management on initiatives to minimize and mitigate risk.
• Establish and maintain effective business and working relationships with internal and external personnel to accomplish mutual objectives.
• Attend and participate in Loram and customer safety meetings and seminars.
• Lead incident investigations at times, completing Root Cause analysis, and drafting Corrective Action reports.

Compliance

• Plan, organize, schedule and conduct Field Safety Interactions with the Loram mobile workforce.
• Present results of Field Interactions with internal and external personnel in various settings using any method of communication including online meetings.
• Identify best practices to improve the Field Interaction program and assist with revisions as necessary.
• Apply the Because…I CARE philosophy in the field by intervening when at risk behaviors are observed and coaching others on its purpose and application.
• Keep apprised of new rules and regulations that affect company operations. Assist in interpreting and applying the changes efficiently.
• Audit the day-to-day performance of field personnel to ensure safety and environmental compliance to the life changing decisions, operating rules, safe operating procedures, FRA, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

1. Approachability
2. Action Oriented
3. Peer Relationships
4. Safety Awareness
5. Safety Intervention
6. High Impact Communication

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.