Spec II, EHS

Progress Rail•Bridgeport, NE

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining compliance with state, federal, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations. The role includes writing programs, maintaining records and reports, conducting inspections and audits, managing permits, monitoring and testing, providing training, and coordinating medical surveillance according to applicable guidelines. It also provides administrative support and coordinates health and safety efforts for the facility. The position inspects and evaluates the workplace, equipment, and processes; delivers safety training and new-hire orientation; supports safe work practices; enters and tracks safety data; investigates incidents; assists with regulatory inspections and reporting; performs permit-related monitoring and testing; supports environmental sampling; helps maintain emergency response systems; and contributes to recurring program reports. It may provide first aid for minor injuries and collaborates with facility management and other relevant personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Solid understanding of environmental practices, federal and state safety rules and regulations, and regulatory requirements.
Possess or be able to obtain General Industry 30-hour class certification.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work effectively with company management, staff, contractors, vendors, and site personnel.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for a wide variety of audiences.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to adapt to frequent changes in workload and priorities.
Experience with SAFE START or a similar safety program.
Estimated 30% travel.

Responsibilities

Inspect and evaluate the work environment, equipment, and processes for compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Conduct new-hire orientation and deliver safety and health training; maintain and distribute PPE when applicable; promote safe work and correct unsafe behavior or conditions.
Enter data into safety systems and conduct audits to identify unsafe, non-compliant, or hazardous conditions; track and follow up on safety observations.
Conduct incident and accident reporting and investigations, and assist with developing root-cause corrections where an EHS Manager is present.
Handle regulatory inspections and visits, including KYOSHA and/or HYDEP, and prepare reports for EPA, OSHA, or other regulatory agencies as required.
Perform monitoring and testing required by permits.
Assist with environmental sampling, collect water-level data and stormwater samples during precipitation events, and label, package, and ship samples to an off-site laboratory.
Handle facility alarm, sprinkler, and other emergency response systems as applicable.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements for assigned programs.
Administer first aid for minor injuries, refer more serious injuries for medical care, and inform the company of facility injuries.
Collaborate with Facility Management and perform other job-related duties assigned by the EHS Manager, Plant Manager, HR Manager, or Regional HR Manager, as applicable.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match, immediate vesting, and no waiting period.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Supplemental accident, critical care, and hospital insurance; HDHP and HSA with seed money.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid vacation.
Paid holidays.
Paid time off (PTO).
Employee Assistance Plan.
Education Assistance Program.
Employee Recognition Programs.
Site-specific production and incentive plans.
Site-specific step and skill-level wage adjustment plans.
Site-specific relocation and sign-on bonus programs.