Safety & Environmental Rep

6862BR

Work Location:

Waskom, TX Administration - 170

Job Purpose:

The EHS Representative is responsible for the administrative support and coordination of health and safety efforts for the facility. This position is also responsible for maintaining compliance with all state, federal and local governmental EHS regulations, including writing programs, record keeping, reports, inspections, audits, permits, monitoring, and testing, training and medical surveillance per guidelines.

Req ID:

Company Description:

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs.

Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow us @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

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.

Job Title:

Safety & Environmental Rep

City:

Waskom

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.

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.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Benefits:

Progress Rail Services Corporation and its subsidiary and affiliate companies offer an excellent total compensation package* including competitive salary, 401(k) plan with company match, available medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance along with flexible spending and paid vacation and holidays. Relocation assistance may be available for some positions.

• Benefits eligibility differs by job position and employment status - governing plan documents control such benefits.

Job Category:

Environmental/Health/Safety

Alternative Work Location:

Waskom, TX

State::

Texas