Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Transco Railway Products, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life and disability保险

Paid time off and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Berkshire Hathaway stability

Job summary

Transco Rail Services in Houston, TX is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to lead OSHA/EPA/regulatory programs across the facility. You will drive safety culture, training, audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement with plant leadership.

You will manage waste handling, permitting, recordkeeping, and compliance reporting while guiding risk reduction and operational excellence. A strong background in manufacturing safety and certifications is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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 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.

Skills

Leadership

OSHA knowledge

EPA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Safety training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

CSP/ASP/CHMM certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Grow Your Career with Transco Rail Services At Transco Rail Services, we don't just repair railcars, we help keep North America moving.

We are seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to join our team in Houston, Texas.

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:

• 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, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning Day One
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement (where applicable)
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on business operations and employee success
• The stability and strength of a Berkshire Hathaway company with a local, team-oriented culture

We’re looking for individuals who are collaborative, dependable, and eager to make an impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Transco is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any legally protected status.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

Pay Range: 90,000.00 - 110,000.00

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find.

Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.