Specialist, Safety Compliance; Alaska Railroad

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Safety Compliance Specialist supports the development, implementation, analysis, documentation, and continuous improvement of ARRC safety programs, with primary emphasis on Federal Railroad Administration accident and incident reporting under 49 CFR Part 225 and system safety program requirements under 49 CFR Part 270. The position also supports training, qualification, and oversight activities related to safety-related railroad employees under 49 CFR Part 243, as well as other applicable FRA, OSHA, state, and company safety requirements.

This position provides accurate regulatory reporting, safety data analysis, incident investigation, program coordination, training, field safety support, and risk-based recommendations to strengthen compliance, reduce hazards, improve safety performance, and promote a proactive safety culture throughout ARRC.

Works with departments to ensure employee safety, process safety, accident and incident reporting, system safety program activities, and safety-related compliance requirements are integrated into ARRC operations and programs. Monitors safety performance through training, field observations, internal reviews, data analysis, audit support, and incident investigation. Identifies short-term and long-term safety issues and recommends corrective actions, risk controls, and improvement strategies.

Coordinates and supports 49 CFR Part 225 accident and incident reporting, classification, recordkeeping, quality control, documentation, and monthly submission activities. Reviews injuries, occupational illnesses, rail equipment accidents/incidents, and highway-rail grade crossing events for reportability. Reconciles source records, maintains supporting documentation, prepares reports, identifies trends, and provides recommendations to address hazards, recurring causes, and opportunities for corrective action.

Supports implementation and continuous improvement of ARRC’s 49 CFR Part 270 System Safety Program by assisting with hazard identification, risk assessment, mitigation tracking, internal assessments, corrective action follow-up, documentation, and safety performance review. Develops and and delivers training for ARRC employees and contractors related to Part 225 reporting responsibilities, Part 270 system safety processes, Part 243 training, qualification, and oversight requirements, corporate safety programs, and other applicable OSHA and FRA compliance requirements.

Participates in the management and execution of ARRC’s incident reporting and investigation process, including First Alert review and follow-up. Serves as an active member of the incident investigation team. Facilitates incident investigations to identify direct, contributing, and underlying causes. Assists in developing corrective actions to prevent recurrence and tracks completion of assigned follow-up items.

Participates in the management and execution of the ARRC Occupational Safety Programs, including but not limited to Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space, Fall Protection, PPE, Hazard Communication, and other programs as assigned.

Prepares follow-up summaries, communications, reports, and documentation resulting from inspections, investigations, audits, and program reviews. Oversees the tracking of the Safety Issue Resolution Process (SIRP).

Supports the operating departments with emergency services when requested. Will be an active member in the ARCC Incident Command Team, supporting emergency response in both filed applications and or at the Emergency Operations Center when needed.

Contributes to team effort by performing other duties as assigned.

Must have thorough knowledge of railroad safety program administration, practices and related laws, regulations, and standards. Must have specific working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn and apply 49 CFR Part 225, Railroad Accidents/Incidents:
Reports Classification, and Investigations, and 49 CFR Part 270, System Safety Program, and familiarity with 49 CFR Part 243, Training, Qualification, and…