It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us. **Who will you be working with?** Vapor Stone Rail Systems is a part of WABTEC Corp and has been in Plattsburgh NY since 1998. We offer a wide range of products and services for trains including HVAC units, Doors, Door systems along with an array of aftermarket parts and services. **How will you make a difference?** As a member of the team at Vapor Stone Rail Systems, this position is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing an effective safety, risk evaluation and loss prevention program, across multiple sites, to ensure that each location is compliant with local, state, and federal and Company rules and regulations, while driving for zero incidents and injuries, and zero environment issues. The EHS Specialist must provide leadership and direction to the sites, creating a proactive environment for Environment, Health & Safety in the workplace. The candidate ensures that effective environment, safety, and health management systems are in place. He/she anticipates, recognizes, and evaluates environment, health and safety hazards, assists with problem solving methods and continuously drives improvement in the performance of the site’s EHS programs. She/he makes sure that all required facility documentation is in order and accurately maintained. + Implement systems for the implementation of the delivery of EHS programs (7 SE Group initiative), training (risk evaluation) and awareness that are pertinent to the workplace. + Manages all aspects of the sites Incident/Accident investigation and reporting program. Review all work-related injury investigation reports and ensure that each site has identified, addressed, and corrected any hazard conditions. Verifies corrective measures have been taken to avoid any repeated accidents. + Manages all aspects of the sites Red Flag Condition and corrective action tracking program. + Manage all safety procedures to ensure any safety concerns are addressed and ensure appropriate actions have been taken when gaps deficiencies have been identified. + Manage all aspects of the Safety Audit and reporting programs. Coordinate and conduct daily periodic safety audits and inspections (daily Gemba walk) at each site to identify and address any unsafe work practices and conditions. + Develop JSA (job safety analysis) and ensure that documentation is maintained. at each site. + Track key performance indicators to measure EHS performance according to Group databases’ safety performance at each site and develop appropriate metrics. + Routinely review and advise management on the interpretation of, and implementation of changing regulations and legal requirements. + Lead group’s safety initiatives to ensure that each site has a safety response team. + Act as a coach, mentor, and liaison to management leaders to assist them in developing safety programs. + Analyze injury and incident data from each site to assist management in the implementation of injury reduction efforts. + Develop systems, procedures and processes that can be deployed to achieve an injury free workplace. + Lead in developing written policies and procedures for various safety programs and emergency evacuation and safety communication bulletins. + Resource to site representatives to help identify root causes of near misses, injuries and property damage in order to prevent future events. + Leads all training programs for supervision and employees on safety practices, fire prevention and correct handling techniques. + Leads plant sites in the prevention of serious injuries by reviewing unsafe conditions with operations management, maintenance, and engineering. + Assists operations and engineering on matters related to ergonomics and continuous improvements when new workplace projects are being developed to ensure any safety and health issues are adequately addressed prior to the start-up of the process. + Collaborates with Human Resources and management team with the development of a safety training program to support on boarding process through site awareness training for new hired employees (Safety and environment induction program), including contractors when some work is done on site, before being related into the workplace. + Ensures all sites comply with personal protective equipment requirements and work with other Wabtec safety representatives to provide timeliness resolutions for safety concerns by defining the issues, establish action plans and priorities and expedite repairs and technical assistance as needed. + Develops, implements and communicates all safety, emergency planning, PPE uses, environmental compliance and emergency procedures and guidelines. + Coordinates industrial hygiene surveys including noise, ventilation, chemical and ergonomics. Analyze and interpret data and recommend elimination/reduction of potential hazards in the workplace. Coordinate employee testing (i.e. hearing conservation). for each site. + Designs and delivers safety related communication to sites, including signs, posters, barriers and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions. + Active member of corporate safety council and representative for the business group for any onsite OSHA audits. + Leads any serious work-related investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for the facilities use in hearings, lawsuits and insurance investigations. + Reviews all correspondence required by regulatory agencies, including OSHA reporting requirements, and any environmental reporting. + Oversee the administration of workers compensation program at each site, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time and cost control of workers compensation costs. + Develops, reviews and maintains responsibility for security programs at each location. Ensures security vendor efficiency. Reviews security vendor costs. + Ability to maintain security systems, site access and camera system. Will partner with HR. + Perform other duties as assigned. **Education & Experience:** + A bachelor's degree in a related area and 3+ years of experience in the field or in a related area or equivalent/comparable work experience is preferred. + Experience in a safety engineering role in heavy or transport industry preferred + Must have extensive knowledge of safety and health regulations and applications + Must have extensive knowledge and understanding of governmental compliance including OSHA regulations, environment compliance, industry standards and the right to know compliance + Must have experience identifying risk conditions and defining corrective actions programs + Must have a strong understanding of workers’ compensation laws and regulations for NY. + Safety related credentials required + Safety certification is preferred along with professional safety certifications such as GSP, ASP or CSP + Preferred First aid and CPR certification + Knowledge and understanding of facility building codes + Experience with workplace safety programs + 25% travel will be required, sometimes on short notice. **Competencies, Knowledge, Skill, Abilities:** + Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and have experience with an IT system based preventative maintenance program + Must have experience with a computer-based safety systems records program + Excellent verbal and written communication/language skills required to include the ability to provide written and verbal instructions, compile and present business reports/correspondence, and present information clearly. + Must have excellent presentation skills with the ability to speak in public effectively and provide presentations to groups of employees. + Must be a self-starter and possess excellent interpersonal skills including problem solving ability. + Strong leadership and coaching skills; including conflict resolution and negotiation skills. + Analytical and reasoning ability for solving problems and good judgment for decision-making. + Capable of planning and organizing work and processes; ability to self-direct multiple projects and meet deadlines. + Motivation to provide excellent internal and external customer service. **What will your typical day look like?** + You will be working with several team members on site in various capacities to accomplish daily goals. + You will be working directly with the Site Leader and other stakeholders to meet goals and deadlines. **What about the physical demands of the job?** + Ability to work at a desk & on computer for at least 8 hours per day, with occasional needs on the production floor. + Wearing PPE including but not limited to hearing protection, hard hat, bump cap cut resistant gloves at various times based on current project. + Safety glasses & steel/composite toe shoes are required for time on the production floor. + Must successfully pass initial and random drug screenings. + May require step stools or ladders. You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. Our job titles may span more than one career level. The annual salary range for this role 70k-85k. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com (https://wabtec.sharepoint.com/sites/GlobalCommunications/Shared%20Documents/Branding/VMV/mywabtecbenefits.com) . Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable). Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $60,700.00-$83,400.00 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com . Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible. **Who are we?** Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com **Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:** Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated. To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.