EHS Specialist

Job Description

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 30K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

How will you make a difference?

The EHS Specialist for Grove City New Manufacturing will demonstrate leadership in communicating Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) goals, programs, and processes to the Grove City New Manufacturing plant. In this role, you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for yourself and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals. This position requires working on-site as an essential function.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with 4 years of experience)
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in environment, health and safety
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of safety professionals
• Proven ability to utilize lean, 5s, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to adapt and flex in a dynamic UX environment
• Demonstrated ability to drive accountability, improve culture, and influence
• Ability to follow up & follow through
• Strong track record of coaching & team engagement skills
• Knowledge in US regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA and Pennsylvania requirements)

What will your typical day look like?

• Ensure plant compliance with all recordkeeping and reporting requirements of the plant’s Title V air permit and small quantity generator of hazardous waste status
• Ensure compliance with recordkeeping, reporting, and sampling requirements in accordance with storm water
• Maintain compliance with SPCC/ PPC
• Maintain compliance with residual and RCRA/ DOT waste regulations
• Participate in Incident Investigations
• Support the safety initiatives
• Support Ergonomics projects and drive to completion
• Support Emergency Response Team
• Communicate effectively with management and hourly
• Conduct annual trainings
• Lead various on-site safety teams
• Help facilitate the site’s Concern Reporting and other additional programs.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Exposure to shop floor requires wearing PPE.
• Walking, climbing, stooping, bending, lifting is all part of the hands-on learning process.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

The salary range for this role is between 68,900 - 98,200. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. The base pay range is subject to ch