EHS Manager

Guardian Rail, LLC•Amarillo, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Guardian Rail is proud to operate one of the country’s leading freight rail services and transportation companies with a large network of freight and tank car repair facilities, a nationwide network of running repair agents, and a rail services division that operates short line railroads and contract switching and transloading sites. We are currently seeking an experienced EHS Manager for our Amarillo repair facility. The purpose of this position is to establish, institute and maintain EHS policies and procedures at the facility to ensure all Guardian Rail, customer, and applicable regulatory and statutory requirements are followed.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent work experience
Two to four years of environmental compliance and safety experience
40 Hour OSHA Training Class
Highly Motivated; Persistent / Dedicated
Perform/ prioritize multiple tasks with attention to details.
Excellent ability to reason, make decisions and exercise / use independent judgment in various situations.
Excellent written, verbal communication and listening skills.
Ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality and sensitive information.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
Strong knowledge of standard Desktop Microsoft applications including: MS Windows, Office, Word and Outlook.
Complete additional training or education as needed for this position.

Responsibilities

Communicating with the Plant / General Manager and Supervisors to discuss overall facility production.
Manage company's behavior-based Safety Program
Maintain consistent level of communication with all employees and ensure that they understand and follow all company policies.
Perform or designate equipment and building safety inspections in accord with all current regulations.
Acquire and maintain all required inspection records and permits.
Conduct monthly safety meetings.
Conduct new employee training.
Approve new MSDS for commodities and chemicals being used at facility.
Scheduling and conducting safety meetings, classes and facility inspections.
Acquire and maintain all required facility related documents such as chemical listings, MSDS, hazardous waste disposal, EPA reporting requirements, etc.
Maintain knowledge of Federal, State, Local and site permit requirements in the areas of air quality, solid and liquid waste management, hazardous material and waste management, water quality (including storm water and discharges to publicly-owned treatment works), and occupational health and safety.
Establishing and maintaining an EHS plan.
Monitor and evaluate employee performance.
Work with supervisors and plant management to promote a safe work environment
Complies with company's Quality program by following all in house quality processes and procedures and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations as well as any client specific procedures
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned including special processes.