Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway | Manager of Field Hazmat (WLE-0064)

Transtar • Brewster, OH

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Hazardous Materials Manager is to ensure the safety of employees, responders and the public and protect the environment while transporting hazardous materials by rail. This is accomplished by performing prevention and preparedness activities, effectively managing all aspects of emergency responses and conducting recovery operations following an incident.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Certificate in OSHA 1910.120 (HAZWOPER), NFPA 472 or equivalent
• 2 years, or more, Hazardous Materials and/or Environmental experience
• 3 years, or more, experience of working with Microsoft 365

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct and manage the emergency response to hazardous materials releases or environmental incidents and develop response and recovery plans.
• Maintain knowledge of legal and other requirements to which the Company is subject or subscribes.
• Communicate hazardous and environmentally sensitive materials requirements.
• Implement and maintain all processes developed to meet specific objectives and targets, ensure regulatory compliance and drive programs for continuous improvement.
• Comply with all company and departmental training requirements.
• Ensure that employees receive required hazardous materials training.
• Maintain familiarity with all hazardous material control process and procedure revisions and updates.
• Conduct various prevention programs to reduce the risk of hazardous material releases, e.g. tank car, train and intechange inspections.
• Plan, lead and direct activities to ensure safety of employees and the public during emergency and non-emergency activities.
• Manage hazardous materials regulatory compliance efforts.
• Prepare and update contingency plans as needed and train employees as required.

Benefits

• Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package including excellent medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, railroad retirement, 401(k) plan, profit sharing, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid personal leave, and college scholarships for dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed