EHS Specialist

Job Purpose

Responsible for maintaining compliance with all state, federal and local governmental EHS regulations, including writing programs, record keeping, reports, inspections, audits, permits, monitoring, testing, training and medical surveillance per guidelines. Provides administrative support and coordination of health and safety efforts for the facility.

Inspects/evaluates environment, equipment and processes to ensure compliance with federal/state/local safety/environment regulations.

Conducts New Hire Orientation; delivers safety and health training programs and maintains and distributes PPE to employees when applicable; engages employees to make sure they are working safely; stops/corrects any unsafe behavior or conditions found.

Enters data into Safety systems; conducts audits to identify unsafe conditions, non‑compliance and hazardous conditions; tracks, logs and follows up on safety observations.

Conducts incident accident reporting and investigations and/or assists with the development of root cause corrections in those facilities with an EHS Manager.

Handles regulatory inspections/visits, such as KYOSHA and/or HYDEP; completes reports for submission to EPA, OSHA or other regulatory agencies as required.

Performs monitoring and testing for permit requirements; assists in the sampling of different media, collecting water level data, storm‑water sampling during precipitation events; collects, labels, packages and ships samples to off‑site lab.

Handles facility alarm and sprinkler systems and other emergency response systems as applicable.

Assists with preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements for assigned programs; administers first aid for minor injuries as needed and refers more serious injuries for medical care and informs company of any injuries that occur at the facility; collaborates with Facility Management as needed and completes other job‑related duties as assigned by EHS Manager, Plant Manager, HR Manager and Regional HR Manager, as applicable.

• BS Degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety or related field
• 3‑5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• Solid understanding of environmental practices and Federal/State safety rules and regulations and regulatory requirements
• Possess or able to obtain certification in General Industry 30‑hour class
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Valid driver's license
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively at all levels, including company management, staff, contractors, vendors, and site personnel
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with a wide variety of audiences
• Experience with Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in workload and priority as circumstances dictate
• Experience with SAFE START or similar safety program
• Estimated 30% travel

Competitive Salary. 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period; immediate vesting). Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance. Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance, plus 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. Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full‑time/part‑time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits. EEO:
Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Environmental Health and Safety

Bridgeport, NE Freight Car Rep – 035