Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference
Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco.
Here's what you can expect from Watco:
• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities
Job Summary
The Safety Manager is responsible for accomplishing the duties of leading, conducting, instructing, performing, and developing a health and safety program that assures control and prevention of incidents, injuries and hazards. Safety Manager must be able to identify and eliminate hazardous conditions or unsafe behaviors of all associated tasks and jobs of the operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Review, evaluate, and audit safety programs and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and company policies
• Assist site managers and leaders in developing, coordinating, and delivering all required safety training programs
• Participate in safety meetings and job briefings with supervisors and team members while on site to promote awareness and compliance
• Ensure all environmental, health, safety, and security (EHSS) activities are completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and Watco policy standards
• Conduct regular walkthrough inspections, audits, task evaluations, safety briefings, and performance reporting to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Identify, implement, and reinforce safe work procedures that promote a strong safety culture without compromising operational productivity
• Observe work practices and conduct efficiency testing to identify unsafe behaviors or poor procedures, and develop corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with the General/Site Manager and Safety Director
Qualifications
To become a Safety Manager, one must possess a combination of educational qualifications, certification, and practical experience.
• Hazardous Material Handling/Labeling/Shipping Hazard Communications and SDS
• FRA Regulations
• OSHA Regulations
• Equipment Safety
• Crane Safety, Hoist and Rigging Equipment Inspections
• Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing
• Fire Safety, Prevention and Protection
• Fall Protection and Elevated Work
• Ladder Safety
• Lockout/Tagout Safety
• Machine Guarding Safety
• Emergency Action and Response
• Site Security
• Hearing Conservation Program
• Electrical Safety, Grounding and Bonding
• Contractor and Visitor Safety Programs
• Maritime Safety Knowledge is a plus
• Must possess valid driver’s license and be insurable by company insurance provider to drive and operate a company vehicle and equipment
• Have the ability to become a qualified Conductor and Engineer according to FRA regulations