EHS Coordinator

Overview:

Additional EHS task work will be assigned as time is available.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all safety compliance including: Good catch reporting, day-to-day incident management/investigations/follow-up, EHS Corrective action tracking & closure, safety inspections
• Respond immediately to any workplace-related incidents including accompanying injured employees to medical appointments / visits
• Maintain (or oversee) combustible gas / air quality meters (e.g., calibrated, maintained, etc.)
• Monitor / comply with any day-to-day, customer-specific EHS requirements
• Perform (or ensure complete) Weekly Confined Space Entry Compliance Observation
• Perform (or ensure complete) Monthly Safety & Housekeeping Inspection
• Perform (or ensure complete) monthly EHS reporting (e.g., Training Schedule, MIR, etc.)
• Maintain (or ensure complete) chemical SDS inventory
• Maintain (or ensure complete) waste disposal (hazardous and non-haz) documentation
• Ensure compliance with DOT requirements
• Ensure emergency response compliance (e.g., minimum rescue team members on site, routine rescue drills completed, etc)
• Maintain (or oversee) emergency equipment inspections (e.g., showers and eyewashes; confined space rescue equipment, etc)
• Perform (or ensure complete) environmental related inspections and/or reporting
• Liaison with security personal regarding any shop security issues that arise.
• Conduct (or ensure complete) annual EHS classroom training and maintain EHS training records; monitor compliance with EHS computer-based training
• Support 1st shift EHS training administrative requirements (e.g., administration, scheduling, etc.)
• Support task-based training efforts on off-shift for new employees and/or transfers
• Serve as point of contact in the absence of other off-shift Supervisors

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s or associate’s degree with concentration in Science, Engineering, Operations or related field preferred
• 1+ years EHS experience in an industrial / manufacturing environment or 3 years working experience in railcar repair industry with a demonstrated interest in EHS
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Basic familiarity with AAR/FRA regulatory requirements preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards preferred.
• Experience creating / delivering training content preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Strong Core Values (integrity, respect, ownership, teamwork, openness, creativity, positive attitude)
• Organizational skills
• Detail-oriented
• Customer focus (internal customers)
• Ability to work well with others in a positive manner
• Ability to be flexible and to strive in a fast pace environment
• Leadership ability
• Decision Making
• Communication, both verbal and written
• Problem Solving
• Technical/Professional Knowledge

Other:

• Must be able to work in extreme temperature environments
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights
• Must be able to walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to sit/work in front of a computer for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work on off-shifts
• Minimal travel may be required within the US and Canada