LEAD Program – EHS

Wabtec; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 64,800 - 79,200; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in the United States offers the LEAD Operations – EHS Rotational Development Program, a 2-year, four-rotation program that builds expertise in health, safety, environment, and leadership. You will rotate through six-month assignments to develop core EHS capabilities and lead teams.

This program emphasizes hands-on experience, training, and exposure to senior leaders. Successful candidates will have a four-year degree, be able to travel domestically, and demonstrate strong

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Safety Management or related field.
• Graduation by May/June 2027.
• Willingness to travel and relocate within the United States.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through Health & Safety, Environmental, and site leadership rotations.
• Assess hazards and implement safe work practices.
• Lead small EHS teams during final rotation.
• Collaborate with site teams on lean, 5S, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Program management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

EHS knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Do you have a passion for manufacturing, technology & EHS excellence, a drive to test yourself & continue learning, and a desire to be part of a company focused on improving the world? This role is perfect for you. Let’s kickstart your career in Wabtec’s LEAD Operations – EHS Rotational Development Program.

What to Expect in LEAD EHS (Leadership, Expertise & Accelerated Development):

The LEAD Operations EHS Program is a 2-year rotational program with four 6‑month rotations designed to develop and grow your skill set. Each EHS LEAD Program Member will complete a Health & Safety rotation, an Environmental rotation, a supervisory location rotation, and a final rotation that involves leading a small site EHS team. Each rotation builds off the learning from the prior role.

This position is visible and interacts with all employees concerning health and safety, assessing hazard conditions, and implementing practices to reduce those hazards. The EHS Program develops and maintains a proactive and collaborative approach at the site to create a healthy and safe working environment while building your skills in lean, 5S, continuous improvement technologies, US regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA & state requirements), audit, incident investigations, training, data management, coaching, team building, leadership/supervision and more.

In addition to your rotational roles, your program experience will include leadership and technical training, contributions to program operations, exposure to senior leadership, social & volunteer activities, and development of a lifelong network of professionals and friends.

Locations:

Individuals joining the program in the US must be willing and available to accept rotations at any of our locations based on business needs. Locations may include Boston, MA; Erie, Grove City, Emporium & Pittsburgh, PA; Greenville, Duncan & Columbia, SC; Kansas City, MO; Fort Worth, TX; Germantown, MD; Las Vegas, NV; and Salem, VA. Relocation lump sum and other travel benefits are provided.

Requirements – We are looking for:

• Four‑year degree in Safety Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Systems Engineering or other related technical degrees.
• Graduation by May/June 2027.
• Willingness and ability to travel and/or relocate within the United States.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.; no current or future work status authorization or visa sponsorship needed.

Desired:

• Overall GPA ≥ 3.0 (4.0 scale).
• Prior work or internship experience in an EHS‑related role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong commitment to a career in EHS.
• General understanding of safety in a manufacturing environment with desire to continue learning.
• Prior intern, co‑op, or research experience in engineering, EHS, safety, industrial hygiene, manufacturing, or related areas.
• Ability to learn new skill sets quickly and make an impact in new roles and situations.
• Demonstrated program/project management skills and experience leading teams.
• Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom; ability to communicate & tailor messages up and down the leadership chain.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate problems clearly and simply; strong analytical skills.
• Ability to solve problems, contribute to creative solutions and challenge the status quo.
• Resilience & ability to pivot with changing directives and metrics.
• Proactively learns new tools, identifies opportunities for improvement, and promotes their adoption.
• Desire to lead people and processes as a front‑line supervisor.

The salary rate for this role is currently $72,000 – $72,000. The actual salary offered 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 benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just a job – it’s the impact you make. When our people come together, we expand the possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it for our clients and each other.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status, and more.

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