• Job Description

  Req#: 10741BR

  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

  10741BR

  Work Location Options

  Waskom, TX

  City

  Waskom

  State:

  Texas

  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 @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.
  

  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.
  
  

  Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
  • Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
  • Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

  
  *Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

  EEO

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

  Job Category

  Environmental Health and Safety

  PRS Facility Location

  Waskom, TX Administration - 170

• About the company

  We have been at the forefront of railroad innovation since we led the switch from steam to diesel-electric more than 95 years ago. That blend of history and innovation still drives us today.

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