EHS Specialist

Overview

As an Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist you will work in a diverse and fast paced manufacturing environment, partnering with business leaders to ensure safe and compliant operations at our Jackson Tennessee location of Young Touchstone. This role is part of the Heat Transfer & Energy Solutions group of Wabtec and reports to the local EHS Leader.

• Provide EHS technical support for site operations management on various EHS initiatives and projects at each facility.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental permitting and reporting requirements for each facility.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA recordkeeping requirements for each facility.
• Initiate and influence integration of EHS policies and practices.
• Facilitate and coordinate with the location EHS Leader on the implementation of the Wabtec Management System and other procedures to ensure regulatory and business level compliance while driving ownership with the site operations team(s).
• Facilitate and develop training for factory personnel on Wabtec and Regulatory required training material.
• Develop an internal audit or inspection program related to EHS to ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements as well as Wabtec internal requirements.
• Review all work-related injury investigation reports and ensure that identified hazards are addressed and corrected; verify corrective measures have been taken to avoid repeated incidents.

• Assists operations and engineering on matters related to ergonomics and continuous improvements when new workplace projects are being developed to ensure safety and health issues are adequately addressed prior to startup. Work with the EHS Leader to oversee the administration of the workers compensation program at the site, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time and cost.
• Develop, review, and maintain responsibility for security programs at the Jackson location.
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset to identify opportunities to improve overall EHS performance at the Jackson location and identify risk reduction opportunities.
• Perform periodic evaluations to ensure compliance with environmental permits, plans, policies and/or other regulatory requirements.

• Shop Floor Presence Required
• Facilities can produce warm/hot conditions
• PPE
  
  Required:
  
  Safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, hearing protection and hard hats. Gloves are required by job/task.

• This role is expected to be on-site 5 days per week.
• Wabtec will only employ those legally authorized to work in the U.S. For this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen and fitness for duty test where applicable.

The salary range is $77,400 – $110,300. The actual salary offered depends on factors such as experience, education, and location. Benefits information is available at  Other benefits may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re expanding the possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other. If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. With roots dating back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, we’re committed to safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Learn more at

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