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Area HSE Manager

RailWorks

Houston, TX · Posted October 28, 2026

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About the job

Job ID: 20228

Benefits Offering

RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.

Compensation

$115000 - $135000 / year

Position Summary

This position plays a critical role ensuring RailWorks meets the highest standards of safety, efficiency, legal, regulatory and policy compliance, all while delivering excellent customer service. These responsibilities encompass all business unit operations pertaining to safety initiatives, continuous improvement and deliverables for a culture of Safe Production.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Supports and influences operations business units to drive a culture of continuous improvement and Safe Production

Works proactively and cooperatively with employees, unions, regulators, customers, and other stakeholders to achieve positive results

Trains and coaches hourly labor, foremen, supervisors and local managers

Completes audits, observations and inspections in the field, shops, yards, and offices

Determines safety needs and corrects unsafe procedures, practices and employee behaviors

Supports operations with documenting unsafe conditions, safety violations, accidents and near misses

Leads and supports incident investigations to identify root cause(s) and corrective actions and cooperates in the preparation of materials and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations

Ensures that all required records and reports are complete, accurate and correctly submitted

Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations with special emphasis on FRA and OSHA requirements, as well as customer requirements

Inspects jobsite to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determining corrective or preventative action, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented

Oversees administration related to the company’s Workers’ Compensation program on the specific project

Participates in and ensures safety committees are effective and meeting as required

Participates in and administers the RailWorks Drug & Alcohol program on the jobsite

Participates in data analytics, KPI development, application, and improvements with software solutions such as Microsoft Power BI, Power Apps, etc.

Assists with corporate safety initiatives, and performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

2 to 4 years work experience in a heavy labor environment

MUST have construction industry experience

Strong analytical skills with the ability to write reports

Strong computer skills are mandatory, significant experience and abilities with Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with OSHA reporting

Must have excellent communications skills, both verbal and written

Strong interpersonal skills are necessary; ability to interact and with all levels of the company in field sites, corporate, and customers.

Must possess the character and unquestionable integrity to represent the Company and provide credibility for all work, reports and analysis that is provided through the safety department

Must have the ability to grasp facts, processes, procedures in a changing environment very quickly, a quick learner

Works in a proactive manner, a self-starter who approaches his/her work with a sense of urgency

Ability to meet deadlines under pressure in short time frames

Ability to multi-task and thrive in an environment where numerous tasks and projects are occurring simultaneously

Must possess a valid Driver License

Must be physically able to wear respiratory protection, climb ladders, work in tunnels, work at heights, work outdoors in both hot and cold conditions and walk remote jobsites.

Must be able to obtain TWIC Card for access to ports as well as pass other security screenings as determined by our clients.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Frequently sits, stands, walks, reads, writes and uses a computer keyboard.

When visiting project sites, stands and walks and may climb, balance, stoop, or crouch while negotiating work areas under construction.

May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.

May be exposed to loud noise.

Standing, speaking for relatively long periods of time.

Up to 100% travel and must have the ability to travel to Canada.

Company Overview

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.

RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.