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Field Safety Supervisor- Cincinnati, OH Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US

Field Safety Supervisor- Cincinnati, OH

Norfolk Southern Corporation - Cincinnati, OH

Posted: 11/4/2025 - Expires: 2/2/2026

Job ID: 292839291

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Job Description

Requisition 39323: B3 Field Safety Supervisor- Cincinnati, OH

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Note for Safety-Sensitive Positions: Any safety-sensitive position with Norfolk Southern will require the following pre-employment screenings:

FRA Drug and Alcohol Screen

Medical Screening

Background Check

Norfolk Southern offers a unique opportunity to be part of our proud legacy that spans nearly 200 years. We are a customer-centric, operations-driven team dedicated to advancing safety, serving communities, and driving innovation for tomorrow's rail.As part of Norfolk Southern, you'll join a collaborative team where there are opportunities for growth across the organization. We are building a culture where everyone can thrive by owning and driving exceptional results, being humble and leading with trust, serving our customers with excellence, and collaborating and coaching to win.

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

The B3 Field Safety Supervisor serves as a territory-level safety leader responsible for conducting field and site safety assessments, delivering safety training to craft and conductor trainees (CTs), and supporting hazard management aligned with NS-RRP standards. This role plays a key part in local safety incident response, including fact-gathering, reenactments, and corrective actions. Supervisors model exemplary safety behavior, maintain consistent field engagement, and build trust through visible leadership. They are empowered to stop unsafe work, recommend corrective actions, and are accountable for meeting monthly goals in assessments and training delivery while maintaining clear communication with division safety leadership.

Principal Duties:


Conduct field and site safety assessments to evaluate compliance with Norfolk Southern's safety and operating rules and NS-RRP standards.
Deliver safety training to craft employees and conductor trainees, including micro-trainings and start-of-shift safety briefings.
Serve as a visible and consistent safety presence in crew rooms and field locations to promote a proactive safety culture.
Participate in incident response activities including fact-gathering, reenactments, and development of corrective actions.
Support hazard identification and mitigation efforts in collaboration with division safety leadership.
Maintain accurate records of assessments, training sessions, and corrective actions.
Communicate safety trends, concerns, and best practices to division leadership and recommend appropriate interventions.
Empowered to stop unsafe work and initiate corrective actions to ensure employee safety.
Collaborate with Field Safety Representatives and other safety personnel to align safety efforts across the division.
Meet monthly goals for safety assessments and training delivery.

Job Related Experience:


Minimum Level: 3-5 years
Preferred Level: 5-8 years

Education:


Preferred Level:

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Majors:

Transportation Operations / Logistics
Industrial Engineering
Civil or Mechanical Engineering
Occupational Health and Safety

Licenses / Certifications:


Required: None
Preferred: Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Technical Skills:


Knowledge of safety and operating rules and their application in field operations
Familiarity with NS-RRP standards and hazard management practices

Skills and Abilities:


Leadership and field engagement
Safety training and communication
Incident response and root cause analysis
Data tracking and reporting
Relationship building and trust development

Work Conditions:


Environment: Field/Office
Shift Work: Yes
On-Call: Yes
Weekend Work: Yes
Travel Required: Over 10 Days per Month

Company Overview

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation and, gender identity. Together, we power progress.

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
No school grade completed
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
85384356
Salary
N/A
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
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Applied Math: 4
Graphic Literacy: 5

Workplace Documentation: 5