Rail - Safety Manager

SAFELY Building America’s Infrastructure Since 1972

Robert W. Pereira founded The Middlesex Corporation (TMC) in 1972. Through his vision, drive and commitment to Safety, Quality and Excellence, the organization, now encompassing various companies throughout the United States is a leader in the heavy civil construction and paving industries. This year, The Middlesex Corporation was ranked by ENR as the 203rd largest contractor in the country out of more than 35,000 construction companies and 45th of the Top 50 Domestic Heavy Civil Contractors. The Middlesex Corporation is headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts with regional offices in West Haven, Connecticut and Orlando, Florida.
The sustained success is a result of the Leadership and Team Members living the core values of Safety first in everything we do, Quality in all we offer, Integrity in the way we act and do business, Professionalism in how we represent ourselves and the company, Strong Work Ethic that produces positive results, and Commitment to the Success of all Team Members and Stakeholders.

Our Goal is to sustain our exemplary Safety record while growing into a diversified “Top 100 ENR Company” and being recognized as “One of the Best Places to Work.”

Please see HR for information on physical demands and work environment of this job.

Team Member Competitive Benefits:

• 401k Savings Plan with 25% Company Match
• Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation/Holidays
• FSA
• Voluntary Benefits
• Health Care Advocate
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training
• Team Member Referral Program

Please complete the employment application for consideration of employment with The Middlesex Corporation.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

Position Summary:

The Site Safety Manager will be responsible for ensuring all aspects of safety and accuracy are maintained on all projects. The manager will also maintain all required safety and quality documentation for the project controls in accordance with the corporate safety standards and project specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with (and actively promote) all safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents, and near-misses to ensure adherence to our number one core value – Safety First in Everything We Do
• Conduct Safety inspections and Audits of projects
• Review weekly Safety activity reports
• Assist Superintendents with work planning and development of job hazard analysis and safe work procedures
• Conduct accident/incident investigations including root cause analysis
• Ensure that all inspection reports are accurate and timely
• Review project quality and control (QC) specifications
• Observe and document work processes
• Monitor project for non-compliance issues
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Oversee the quality control functions for all project operations
• Prepare nonconformance reports and assist in developing corrective actions
• Establish and monitor compliance with project specifications related to safety
• Maintain Hi-Rail Equipment inspection reports

Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction, and rail industry regulations
• CSP, OHST, or CHST certifications beneficial but not required
• Minimum of 5 years of field safety experience in heavy civil and rail construction
• Strong working knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Requirements
• Strong working knowledge of Hi-Rail Equipment function and Inspection
• Strong computer skills including MS Office
• Minimum of 5 years of experience implementing and overseeing Safety program on rail projects

Necessary Attributes:

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles
• Team player and with strong interpersonal skills
• Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goal

The Middlesex Corporation is an “Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons”