Safety and Environmental Rep

Job Purpose

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Company Description

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 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 an 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;
• Familiarity with federal/state environmental and safety rules and regulations;
• OSHA industry 30 hour training required;
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certified;
• 1-2 years in a safety, environmental, medical or case management role;
• Hazardous Material handling training

Qualifications and Experience

• 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 – Position requires lifting of 50lbs. Requires stamina and strength to work in tight and confined spaces while repairing locomotive or locomotive components;
• Motion – Position requires standing majority of the day. Frequent walking, squatting, kneeling and climbing of steps and stairs;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Position is exposed to high levels of noise and vibration from using tools. Position is exposed to cutting torches and welding operations. The use of proper PPE is required. The position requires the ability to read QWI and schematics and understand instructions;
• Work Environment – Position can be located inside or outside, dependent on situation. When inside, the employees are subject to temperature extremes in non-temperature-controlled environments. When outside employees are subject to all weather elements. In both cases employees will work with oils and other lubricants;
• Emotional Demands – Employee is expected to work and cooperate as part of team in order to meet production requirements;
• Safety – Position is safety sensitive and will require the use of Personal Protective Equipment.

Benefits

EEO

Job Category

PRS Facility Location