Regional Safety Manager

Railserve

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Railserve

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Who We Are

Railserve is a leading provider of industrial railyard services across the United States and Canada. Our teams deliver on‑site rail switching, material handling and transloading, track construction and maintenance, and locomotive service and repair for customers who depend on safe, reliable rail operations every day.  With decades of industry experience, Railserve is built on a foundation of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. We invest in our people, promote from within, and use innovative, safety‑focused technology to keep railyards running efficiently.  Learn more at www.railserve.com

Position Summary

Railserve is seeking a Regional Safety Manager to lead our Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) program across U.S. and Canadian operations. This role is critical to driving a strong safety culture, partnering with Operations to improve performance, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and customer requirements.  You’ll play a visible leadership role while working in the field, influencing teams, and helping embed safety into everything we do.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and reinforce a proactive, safety-first culture across multiple sites
• Partner with Operations to improve safety performance, reduce risk, and support safe production
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian safety regulations and serve as a key contact for regulatory agencies
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Conduct site audits, risk assessments, and safety evaluations to drive continuous improvement
• Develop and deliver safety training programs across regions
• Support new site startups and ensure EH&S requirements are built in from day one
• Oversee Canadian case management processes, including WCB reporting and return-to-work coordination
• Build strong relationships with site leadership, employees, and customers

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of safety leadership experience in rail, industrial, or heavy operations environments
• Experience working with Class I railroads and rail-served facilities
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements in both the U.S. and Canada
• Proven ability to lead incident investigations, analyze data, and drive safety improvements
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

Preferred:

• CSP or CRSP certification
• Experience supporting multi-site or cross-border operations

Work Environment & Travel

• Regular work in active industrial and rail yard environments
• Travel required: up to 75% initially, stabilizing closer to 50%

What We Offer

Railserve is committed to being an Employer of Choice, offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off and vacation benefits
• RRSP with generous company match and additional annual employer contribution

Come Grow With Us

Don’t worry if you don’t meet every qualification. Railserve values reliability, work ethic, and a willingness to learn. Our tools, technology, and processes continue to evolve, and we invest in training and developing our people for long‑term success. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Railserve provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.