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?

As an Environmental, Health and Safety Leader you will work in a diverse and fast paced manufacturing environment, partnering with business leaders to ensure safe and compliant operations of 4 manufacturing plants located in the Ohio and PA region.

How will you make a difference?

As a member within the Components division, you will be responsible for the safe operation of manufacturing operations across 4 standalone facilities. You will provide expert EHS guidance and leadership to all levels of your facilities and ensure alignment with corporate cultural and policy expectations.   

This will include regular travel to the 4 facilities and daily interaction with both management and hourly production personnel in manufacturing and office environments.

What do we want to know about you?

Bachelor's degree in environment health and safety or related discipline from an accredited university or college, or relevant EHS experience as EHS site leader and plant safety roles in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.Minimum of 3 years of experience in a plant safety role.Knowledge and understanding of with governmental compliance including OSHA regulations, environment compliance, industry standards and right to know compliance.Experience with incident investigations, case management, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.Demonstrated application of leading indicator implementation, cultural improvements, employee engagement activities, and sustainability projects.Prior experience with capital improvement requests, project management, and supplier development.Excellent verbal and written communication/language skills required to include the ability to provide written and verbal instructions, compile, and present business reports/correspondence, and present information clearly.Proficient with Microsoft Office and other critical business software

What will your typical day look like?

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 record keeping requirements for each facility.Initiate and influence integration of EHS policies and practices.Facilitate 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.Reviews all work-related injury investigation reports and ensures that identified, addressed, and corrected any hazard conditions. Verifies corrective measures have been taken to avoid any repeated accidents.Assists operations and engineering on matters related to ergonomics and continuous improvements when new workplace projects are being developed to ensure any safety and health issues are adequately addressed prior to the startup of the process.Oversees the administration of workers compensation program at each site, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time and cost control of workers compensation costs.Develops, reviews, and maintains responsibility for security programs at each location. Ensures security vendor efficiency. Reviews security vendor costs.Maintain a continuous improvement mindset to identify opportunities to improve overall EHS performance at each facility as well continuously identifying risk reduction opportunities.Perform periodic evaluations to ensure compliance with environmental permits, plans, policies and/or other regulatory requirements.

What about the physical demands of the job?

Shop Floor Presence RequiredFacilities can produce warm/hot conditionsPPE Required: Safety glasses, steel toed shoes, hearing protection and hard hats. Gloves are required by job/task.Travel up to 50% of time

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. This role is expected to be on-site 5 days per week.

Wabtec will only employ those who are 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 (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between

$67,400.00-$96,000.00

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 change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

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 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.