Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) is an industry leader with 125+ years of success—success that is powered by our people.
At GATX, we hire the best and offer our employees a dynamic, energetic, collaborative environment to enable them to make an impact from day one. Enjoy the perks and benefits of a global company with the close-knit culture and community of a much smaller one. In the same way we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to providing our people with the tools and resources they need to move forward in their careers.
This position provides leadership and direction of the environmental, health and safety systems to implement strategic initiatives at the Locomotive facilities, while maintaining the goal of providing a safe and secure environment for our employees, contractors, visitors and the surrounding community. This position will ensure compliance with all EHS regulatory (including OSHA and EPA) and customer requirements. In addition, they will be responsible to identify variances from requirements at LaPorte, Point Comfort and any other MRU’s within the Gulf Coast and work with Locomotive management to correct identified deficiencies.
Responsibilities Responsible for all safety compliance including: Good catch reporting, day-to-day incident management/follow-up, EHS Corrective Action tracking & closure, and safety inspections.Respond immediately to any workplace-related incidents and incidents involving locomotives at customer sites.Serve as primary EHS contact for GATX personnel at Formosa Point Comfort.Provide support to additional GATX MRU’s in the Gulf Coast RegionPresent EHS topics daily during SQDC meeting, including customization and delivery of bi-weekly EHS Toolbox Talks.Develop a comprehensive locomotive familiarization training program to market to GATX customers.Monitor / comply with any day-to-day, customer-specific EHS requirements.Perform (or ensure complete) Monthly Safety & Housekeeping Inspections, tools and equipment inspections.Perform (or ensure complete) monthly EHS reporting (e.g., Training Schedule, MIR, etc.) Update site-specific EHS policies & training (as appropriate).Maintain (or ensure complete) chemical SDS inventory.Maintain (or ensure complete) waste disposal (hazardous and non-haz) documentation.Ensure compliance with DOT requirements.Support creation and compliance with Standard Work Instructions for all facets of locomotive maintenance and operations.Identify and execute site-specific EHS continuous improvement projects; execute network-wide EHS continuous improvement projects.Support facility-specific EHS training requirements including training administration, content development and delivery. Lead efforts & manage a documented/periodic walkthrough of the shop with action items. Populate (or ensure complete) of required database information for the shop (employee certificates, shop certificates, monthly reporting, PeopleSoft, etc).Qualifications College degree required. Environmental, safety or related degree preferred.Minimum of three (3) years of experience in related industry, including EH&S experienceSpecific knowledge and experience with confined space entry, elevated work hazards, incident prevention, are a plus. Working knowledge of US and Texas safety regulations and Workers Compensation procedures. Responsible Care Management System and/or SafeStart experience a plus.Ability and willingness to meet all customer suitability requirementsSensitivity to customer demands and flexibility in work hours, including weekendAbility to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in EnglishBasic computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)Valid driver’s licenseTransportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), or the ability to obtainBackground in EMD locomotive repair preferredExperience with environmental permits or compliance preferredRoot Cause Analysis training preferredOSHA 501 training preferredAffiliation or member of National Safety Council preferredMust be able to work in extreme temperature environmentsPhysical requirements include outdoor work (in hot environment), climbing stairs and some heavy lifting.Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heightsMust be able to walk for extended periods of timeMust be able to sit/work in front of a computer for extended periods of timeTravel to all Locomotive repair locations may be required (20-25%)
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Posting Duration This posting will remain open until the role is filled. As of the post date, the salary range for this position is: Min USD $81,000.00/Yr. Max USD $90,000.00/Yr. This role may be eligible to participate in the Company’s short-term incentive plan, the details of which will be provided to the applicant upon hire. This range is a reasonable estimate and takes into account several factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to, geographic location, skill set, experience, education, training, internal equity, and other business needs. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeedBenefits information can be found at Careers | GATX Corporation
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