Spec II, EHS

Progress Rail•Bridgeport, NE

23h

About The Position

The Spec II, EHS is responsible for maintaining compliance with state, federal, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations. The role provides administrative support and coordination for the facility’s health and safety efforts, including programs, records, reports, inspections, audits, permits, monitoring, testing, training, and medical surveillance in accordance with applicable guidelines. The position works with facility management and relevant company personnel and completes other job-related duties as assigned. Progress Rail provides railroad products, services, and technologies to customers around the globe. Founded in 1983, it joined Caterpillar Inc. in 2006 and operates products in more than 100 countries. The role requires an estimated 30% travel. Compensation and benefits may vary based on factors such as position, location, knowledge, skills, performance, and experience.

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 and federal and state safety rules, regulations, and regulatory requirements.
Possess or be able to obtain General Industry 30-hour 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 with 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 priority.
Estimated 30% travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAFE START or a similar safety program.

Responsibilities

Inspect and evaluate environments, equipment, and processes to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.
Conduct new-hire orientation, deliver safety and health training, and maintain and distribute personal protective equipment when applicable.
Engage employees in safe work practices and stop or correct unsafe behavior and conditions.
Enter data into safety systems; conduct audits; and track, log, and follow up on safety observations and identified hazards or non-compliance.
Conduct incident and accident reporting and investigations, or assist with developing root-cause corrections at facilities with an EHS Manager.
Handle regulatory inspections and visits, including KYOSHA and/or HYDEP, and complete reports for EPA, OSHA, or other regulatory agencies as required.
Perform monitoring and testing for permit requirements.
Assist with sampling different media, collecting water-level data, and conducting stormwater sampling during precipitation events; collect, 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 as needed and complete other job-related duties assigned by the EHS Manager, Plant Manager, HR Manager, or Regional HR Manager.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match, no waiting period, and immediate vesting.
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.