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Key Job Elements

• Works closely with EHS Manager, EHS Regional Manager & Operations serving as a key member to ensure proper procedures including; environmental compliance, training and tracks chemical inventory of the facility;
• Responsible for coordination with local authorities to dispose of hazardous materials/waste /recyclables and performs required testing per local/corporate/regulations/ requirements;
• Manage & owns incident accident reporting and investigations and/or assist with the development of root cause corrections in those facilities with an EHS Manager;
• Develop or assist in creating metrics to track areas of improvement and provide recommendations to management by actions plans to make sure the team is aligned with the process and deliverables to meet the target goals;
• Responsible or assist in maintaining Progress Rail Services written Safety Program including; safety records (ex. Safety Data Sheets - SDS) and ensures all occupational health program documentation is available and in compliance; enters data into Safety systems, conducts audits to identify unsafe conditions, non-compliance and hazardous conditions. Tracks or logs and follow-up on safety observations;
• Administer first aid for minor injuries as needed and refers more serious for medical care;
• Conducts New Hire Orientation, delivers safety and health training programs and distribute PPE to employees and maintains inventory (when applicable per facility guidelines);
• Collaborates with Facility Management as needed with inventory or other duties assigned by EHS Manager (when applicable) Plant Manager, HR Manager, and Regional EHS Manager.

Education / Training

• High School diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety preferred;
• OSHA industry 30 hour training required;
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification preferred;
• Hazardous Material handling training preferred.

Qualifications and Experience

• 1-2 years in a safety, environmental, medical or case management role;
• Familiarity with federal/state environmental and safety rules and regulations;
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with internal and external customers, present and influence credibly and effectively to all levels of the organization, including management;
• Detail oriented / sense of urgency / follow-through;
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and efficiently;
• Adapt to frequent changes in workload & priority as circumstances dictate.

• Strength – Must be able to lift 35 lbs;
• Motion – The position spends equal amounts of time between the office sitting at computer and standing, walking on facility floor;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – May spend long periods of time in front of computer screen;
• Work Environment – Work outside in 0–100 degree F, High noise levels (above 85 decibels); Position requires constantly standing and walking; Exposure to dirt, dust and confined spaces. Must be capable of wearing PPE (safety glasses, hardhats, metatarsal boots, earplugs, gloves, etc.) No jewelry (on shop);
• Emotional Demands – Must have good communications skills;
• Safety – Safety Sensitive, requires work in and around live tracks and rails.

Benefits

EEO