Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Marmon Holdings; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical benefits

Job summary

Transco Rail Services, part of Marmon Holdings, is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager in Houston to lead comprehensive EHS programs across the facility. You will drive regulatory compliance, safety culture, and continuous improvement while engaging with leadership and frontline teams.

The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing or industrial safety, strong OSHA/EPA knowledge, and a proven ability to coach and train staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, environmental compliance, or safety management.
• 3 years of EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, environmental permitting, industrial safety programs, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong communication, coaching, and training abilities.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn business and compliance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, FRA, and local requirements.
• Conduct facility audits, inspections, incidents investigations, and root cause analyses with corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and sustain site EHS programs and safety training.
• Manage environmental compliance activities including waste management, permitting, and reporting.
• Support plant leadership by identifying risks and tracking performance metrics for safety and compliance.
• Lead new hire safety orientation and ongoing employee training programs.
• Serve as primary contact during regulatory inspections and customer visits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Training

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Compliance management systems

Job description

Transco Rail Services

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings-which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway- you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.

Grow Your Career with Transco Rail Services
At Transco Rail Services, we don't just repair railcars, we help keep North America moving. As part of Marmon Rail, a Berkshire Hathaway company, we deliver industry-leading railcar repair, maintenance, and field services through a growing network of locations across North America. Behind every successful operation is a team of dedicated professionals supporting our employees, customers, and facilities.

Built on more than a century of rail industry expertise, we're investing in our people, expanding our operations, and creating rewarding career opportunities for employees who are ready to grow with us.

Position Details

• Role: Environmental Health & Safety Manager (EHS)
• Location: Houston, Texas 77049
• Compensation: $95,000 - $110,000, salary-exempt
• Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 3:00pm (with flexibility)

What You'll Do

As an Environmental Health & Safety Manager, you will play a key role in supporting operational excellence by leading environmental, health, safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives while helping drive employee engagement, risk reduction, and continuous improvement across the facility.

• Lead and manage all environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, FRA, state, local, and company requirements.
• Conduct facility audits, inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analyses while driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop, implement, and sustain site EHS programs, training initiatives, and safety culture improvements.
• Manage environmental compliance activities, including waste management, permitting, recordkeeping, reporting, and vendor coordination.
• Support plant leadership by identifying risks, tracking performance metrics, and implementing strategies that improve safety, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Lead new hire safety orientation and ongoing employee safety training programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact during regulatory inspections, audits, and customer visits related to environmental and safety compliance.
• Partner with operational leaders to drive continuous improvement initiatives and reinforce safe work practices throughout the facility.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking individuals who bring strong leadership skills, a commitment to safety excellence, and the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, environmental compliance, or safety management.
• Minimum of 3 years of EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, environmental permitting, industrial safety programs, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong communication, coaching, and training abilities.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn business and compliance management systems.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHMM, or equivalent.
• Railcar repair, transportation, heavy industrial, or manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience leading safety culture transformation, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional projects.
• Knowledge of AAR and FRA regulations and rail industry compliance requirements.

Work Environment

This position may involve:

• Working in a combination of office, operational, industrial, railcar repair, or field-service environments
• Regular interaction with employees, customers, vendors, and business partners
• Supporting facility operations through both administrative and on-site engagement
• Exposure to equipment, moving machinery, noise, dust, varying temperatures, and weather conditions when visiting operational areas
• Managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Adherence to all company safety, quality, and environmental standards, including required PPE when entering operational work areas

Why Join Transco?

Competitive compensation
Medical, Dent