Safety Consultant II

Safety Consultant II

Location: Grand Forks, ND (regional field travel) Employment type: Full-time (4x10s schedule) Employer: Basin Safety Consulting Corporation, supporting a regional rail services client

About the role

Basin Safety is hiring a hands-on Safety Consultant to support rail operations across the Upper Midwest. You’ll lead field safety audits, coach crews, deliver site-specific training, and drive incident prevention and regulatory compliance (OSHA, FRA, AAR, DOT; plus NFPA/API where applicable). Expect a mix of field time at yards/sites and structured reporting to management with clear KPIs and action closure.

What you’ll do

- Lead on-site safety inspections and hazard assessments for rail operations, construction/maintenance, and equipment. Provide daily electronic reports with observations, coaching, and corrective actions.

- Verify crews understand procedures and required training; deliver site-specific orientations and briefings as needed.

- Respond to incidents/spills; conduct incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis; manage close-outs and prevention actions.

- Oversee safety-sensitive work (confined space, hot work, critical lifts, gas detection) and verify permitting/compliance in the field.

- Perform equipment and facility inspections; track and drive completion of corrective actions.

- Report weekly to client leadership on goals, metrics, and obstacles; support executive-level safety strategy and gap mitigation plans.

- Contribute to emergency response planning and continuous improvement of the HSE program.

Training you’ll deliver/coordinate

Orientation topics may include: handbook overview; job hazard analysis/JSA; hazard recognition; SSE coaching; accident/incident reporting; H2S & other chemical awareness; HAZWOPER (FR level); confined space awareness; LOTO awareness; arc-flash basics; and site-specific plan delivery.

What you’ll bring

- 5+ years of HSE experience in rail, industrial services, oil & gas, utilities, or heavy construction (rail experience strongly preferred).

- Working knowledge of OSHA, FRA, AAR, DOT, and familiarity with NFPA/API standards as applicable to rail/facility operations.

- Proven field presence: conducting audits, coaching crews, and managing safety-sensitive work.

- Incident investigation and RCA skills; clear, concise technical writing and report delivery.

- Strong interpersonal skills with supervisors, craft personnel, and executives.

- Proficiency with digital inspection/reporting tools and metrics dashboards.

- Valid driver’s license: ability to work outdoors in all conditions and don required PPE.

Nice to have

- CHST, OHST/CIH/CSP, COSS, or equivalent credential(s).

- HAZWOPER, Confined Space, and Rigging/Lifting awareness training experience.

- Experience building site-specific safety plans and emergency response plans.

Schedule & travel

- Standard rotation: four 10-hour days/week (some overtime as needed).

- Regional day travel with periodic overnights.

Pay & benefits

- Competitive pay DOE; overtime eligible.

- 401(k) with 2% company match.

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

- Two weeks paid vacation.

- Additional benefits package available, including life insurance, per diem when traveling, and company truck or mileage reimbursement.

Why Basin Safety

We combine executive-level strategy with hands-on field leadership—closing the loop from audit to action. You’ll have strong managerial support, standardized digital reporting, and clear KPIs to measure impact.

How to apply: Submit your resume and a brief note about your rail/industrial HSE experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Experience:

- HSE: 5 years (Required)

- Oil & gas: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

- Grand Forks, ND 58201 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Grand Forks, ND 58201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person