Corporate Safety Specialist – Rail
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Corporate Safety Specialist providing hands-on safety leadership across Cando Rail & Terminals’ North American rail operations. Conducting site observations, risk assessments, incident investigations, and regulatory support.
Responsibilities:
- Provide hands-on safety leadership and operational support to Cando's Rail operations across North America
- Conduct regular site visits and field observations of switching, mechanical, loading, washing, transloading, and maintenance activities
- Partner with Service Delivery teams and frontline employees to identify and improve safe work practices
- Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and recognition of positive safety behaviors
- Support operational risk assessments for existing, changing, and new rail business activities
- Participate in and support investigations of incidents, near misses, and high-potential events
- Conduct root cause analysis, develop corrective actions, review quality and effectiveness, and support incident closeout
- Coach operational leaders on hazard recognition, job briefings, pre-shift discussions, and employee engagement
- Review operating procedures and safety standards, identify gaps between written requirements and field execution, and support continuous improvement of Cando's Safety Management System
- Assist field leadership with applicable regulatory and company requirements and support regulatory inspections, inquiries, and follow-up
- Participate in safety reviews for new customers, projects, facilities, and acquired or changing operations
- Support contractor and service-provider safety programs and build cross-functional partnerships
Requirements:
- Minimum five (5) years' combined experience in safety or rail operations roles
- Strong understanding of rail switching, loading, transloading, and terminal operations and associated hazards
- Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership in industrial environments, with a coaching-based approach
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote role, manage a travel-heavy schedule, and prioritize competing requests
- Strong computer capabilities including Windows-based environments, MS Office/M365 Suite, and safety management or incident reporting software
- Valid state driver's license and passport, with the ability to travel across the United States and Canada
- Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time, including overnight and occasional extended trips
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to walk and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for extended periods and safely navigate active rail yards and industrial facilities
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods when required for remote office work
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
- Safety or Rail certification (CSP, ASP, DSLE, etc.) preferred
- Familiarity with DOT, PHMSA, FRA and/or OSHA regulations preferred
Benefits:
- Work Life Balance
- Cando's Technical and Leadership Training Programs
- Award Winning Safety Culture
- Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
- Health & Dental Benefits including voluntary options
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