EHS Specialist

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety trainer to educate employees on safety processes and ensure regulatory compliance at the Muncie, IN facility.

The role involves delivering training, conducting inspections, coordinating incident reporting, and supporting environmental and health initiatives with the EHS Manager and site leadership. Valid OSHA 30 hours, 3–5 years in manufacturing, and MS Office proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety or related field or equivalent experience.
• OSHA 30+ hours preferred.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing safety experience.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Deliver safety training to facility employees.
• Inspect environments, equipment and processes for regulatory compliance.
• Conduct New Hire Orientation and PPE distribution; promote safe work practices.
• Enter data into safety systems and conduct audits for unsafe conditions.
• Investigate incidents and assist with root-cause analyses with the EHS Manager.
• Coordinate with regulatory inspections and prepare required reports.
• Monitor permit requirements and support sampling activities.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual safety reporting.
• Provide first aid for minor injuries and refer to medical care when needed.
• Maintain EHS data in management systems and collaborate with site leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned by EHS/Plant/HR leadership.

Skills

3-5 years manufacturing experience

OSHA 30+ hours

First Aid/CPR/AED

Valid driver’s license

MS Office Suite

Strong communication skills

Ability to collaborate with all levels

Education

BS Degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety or related field

OSHA 30 hours training

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Purpose

This position focuses on training employees on safety processes and initiatives. Responsible for maintaining compliance with state, federal and local 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.

Key Job Elements

• Conduct safety training with employees of the facility.
• Inspect and evaluate environment, equipment and processes to ensure compliance with federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations.
• Conduct New Hire Orientation; deliver safety and health training programs and maintain and distribute PPE to employees when applicable; engage employees to work safely; stop and correct any unsafe behavior or conditions found.
• Enter data into Safety systems; conduct audits to identify unsafe conditions, non‑compliance and hazardous conditions; track, log and follow up on safety observations.
• Conduct incident, accident reporting and investigations and/or assist with development of root‑cause corrections in partnership with the EHS Manager.
• Handle regulatory inspections and visits (e.g., OSHA, EPA) and complete reports for submission to regulatory agencies.
• Perform monitoring and testing for permit requirements.
• Assist in sampling of different media, collecting water level data, storm water sampling during precipitation events; collect, label, package and ship samples to off‑site lab.
• Handle facility alarm and sprinkler systems and other emergency response systems as applicable.
• Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements for assigned programs.
• Administer first aid for minor injuries as needed and refer more serious injuries for medical care; inform the company of any injuries that occur at the facility.
• Maintain data in EHS management systems PRESS.
• Collaborate with Facility Management as needed and complete other job‑related duties as assigned by EHS Manager, Plant Manager, HR Manager or Regional EHS Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Training

• BS Degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety or related field, or equivalent experience with designated responsibilities in the safety/environmental field.
• OSHA training of 30 hours or more preferred.

Qualifications And Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of environmental practices and federal/state safety rules and regulations.
• Possess or be 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.
• Must be able to meet requirements of pre‑employment, post‑offer drug test and fitness for duty medical review and exam.
• Must be able to pass a background check covering any and all felonies and misdemeanors in the past 7 years.
• Experience with SAFE START or similar safety program preferred.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care and Hospital Insurance available along with an 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.
• Subject to position, eligibility and plan guidelines.
• EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Job Category

Environmental Health and Safety

Location

Muncie, IN - Locomotive 293