Manager, Safety & Training

Company / Benefits Overview:

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) team - part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100+ individual freight railroads and 4,000 employees across North America, we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2,000 customers.

At G&W, we live by our Core Values: Safety, Service, Integrity, Respect, Transparency, Accountability, Innovation and Excellence. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and paid training to help you succeed. Check out some of our great benefits below:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Telehealth
• Life Insurance
• Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• On the Job Training
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!
• Benefits are subject to change

Explore your future with G&W today and learn more about the opportunities to grow across our organization!

SUMMARY:

The person in this position provides company-wide leadership and support for railroad training and regulatory compliance programs, with a primary focus on Mechanical Department training. This position develops, coordinates, and oversees technical, safety, regulatory, and qualification training for Mechanical employees while also supporting training initiatives across Transportation, Engineering, Dispatching, and other departments throughout the organization. The position ensures training programs, materials, and employee qualifications are developed and maintained in accordance with applicable FRA, DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and company requirements. He or she works collaboratively with departmental leadership and subject matter experts to identify training needs, standardize training practices, improve employee knowledge and proficiency, and proactively support the organization's safety, training, operational, and regulatory compliance goals and strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interact with the FRA, DOT, FMCSA, state, local, and other applicable regulatory agencies regarding company training programs, regulatory requirements, and related applications.
• Conduct initial and ongoing training for all crafts within the region, including but not limited to safety and operating rules
• Conduct efficiency testing, evaluations, and field observations to assess training effectiveness, employee performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in the development and implementation of company-wide training and regulatory compliance procedures applicable to the various departments within the organization.
• Organize, maintain, review, and audit training, qualification, certification, and compliance records to ensure they are complete, accurate, current, and accessible.
• Support the organizations ongoing compliance with applicable FRA, DOT, FMCSA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist departments in preparing for regulatory agency inspections and audits and facilitate inspections as necessary.
• Partner with Mechanical, Transportation, Engineering, Dispatching, Safety, and other departments across the company to promote consistent, efficient, and organized training and regulatory compliance activities.
• Collaborate with departmental leadership and subject matter experts to identify training needs, address performance gaps, and support the development and continuous improvement of company training programs.
• Demonstrate professional leadership and behaviors that promote an organizational culture focused on safety, accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Manage training and compliance projects and perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High level of analytical problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication, team building, and leadership skills
• Knowledge and understanding of General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR)
• Willingness to travel and provide remote site support within the region
• Flexibility to assume assignments with little or no notice and outside normal work hours
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred
• At least six years of experience in the rail transportation industry
• At least two years in a training supervisor or manager level role
• Current Locomotive Engineer certification
• Knowledge of FRA (Federal Railroad Administration) rules and regulations

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.