EHS Manager

12150

Winston Salem, NC - 329

The EHS Manager has overall responsibility for developing, coordinating, managing and monitoring health, safety, and environmental compliance programs, issues and results for the Winston Salem, North Carolina location.

12150

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities.

In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting‑edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, or Engineering related field required;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in EHS field. Master’s degree can be substituted for 3 of the 5 years’ experience.

EHS Manager

Winston Salem

• Pro-actively measure and manage the EHS program to eliminate hazards and keep employees safe;
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal and local governmental EHS regulations. This includes written programs, record keeping, reports, inspections, monitoring, testing, training and medical surveillance per guidelines;
• Direct, develop and deliver environmental, safety, and health training programs to ensure employee’s knowledge, understanding and adherence to safety and environmental regulations pertaining to the operation of the facility;
• Develop, implement and coordinate all Industrial Hygiene activities including non-hazardous, hazardous, and universal and infectious waste disposal;
• Ensure all EHS issues identified during internal/external audits and Safety Committee audits are resolved;
• Manage the facilities environmental and safety reporting including OSHA, EPA, and EPA reporting, record keeping, and environmental permits;
• Develop, implement, and coordinate safety program and monitor work processes and procedures to drive team performance toward departmental and organizational goals;
• Perform internal audits to identify non-compliance, hazardous conditions and unsafe behaviors; audit scope includes processes, facilities and equipment;
• Manage improvement opportunities and any non-compliance issues from concept through conclusion;
• Perform accidents/incidents investigations and facilitates development of root cause corrections;
• Conduct hazard assessment, including identification of hazards and corrective action plans;
• Provide technical expertise to plant personnel on key governmental regulations pertaining to environmental, health, and safety;
• Manage environmental documents such as permits, waste manifests, inspections and checklists within the Environmental/Safety Management System;
• Collect storm water samples and submit chain of custody forms to the laboratory for proper analytical evaluation;
• Assist in preparation of facility environmental audits and inspections;
• Assist management in addressing and correcting EHS Compliance Audit findings;
• Conduct weekly inspections (e.g., waste storage areas, storm water outfalls, etc.) and upload final inspections to Environmental/Safety Management System;
• Review waste disposal records by maintaining copies of Manifest;
• Review and reconcile monthly waste summary reports;
• Collect monthly Wastewater Samples and submit chain of custody forms to the laboratory for proper analytical evaluation;
• Assist with review and updating SWPPP/SPCC plans on an annual basis;
• Conduct monthly/quarterly/annual Storm Water/SPCC Inspections and link final inspection to Environmental/ Safety Management System;
• Investigate, document, and complete…