Safety Coordinator - 1st shift

GATX Corporation; Hearne (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

GATX Corporation in Hearne, TX is seeking an EHS Specialist to oversee safety compliance on the 1st shift. You will support the EHS Manager in reducing risk and ensuring effective training and incident management across the site.

The role requires a High school diploma (or better) with EHS experience or railcar repair exposure, and proficiency in MS Office. Occasional travel within the US/Canada may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s or associate degree in Science, Engineering, Operations or related field preferred.
• 1+ years EHS experience in industrial/manufacturing or 4 years in railcar repair with EHS interest.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic familiarity with AAR/FRA regulatory requirements preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with internal and external H&S requirements on Hearne's 1st shift.
• Support H&S Manager in reducing EHS risk through proactive improvements.
• Assist with safety training and incident management.
• Conduct and oversee safety inspections and daily incident management, investigations and follow-ups.
• Maintain EHS training records and schedule training activities.
• Liaise with security regarding shop security issues.

Skills

EHS experience

MS Office

OSHA knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety training

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's/Associate in Science/Engineering/Operations

Tools

MS Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) is an industry leader with 125+ years of success—success that is powered by our people. At GATX, we hire the best and offer our employees a dynamic, energetic, collaborative environment to enable them to make an impact from day one. Enjoy the perks and benefits of a global company with the close-knit culture and community of a much smaller one. In the same way we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to providing our people with the tools and resources they need to move forward in their careers.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with internal and external H&S requirements on Hearne's 1st shift. This position will support the H&S Manager in understanding and strategically reducing H&S risk to Hearne via proactive and continuous improvement efforts. A primary focus of this position will be ensuring EHS and job task training is effective and completed on 1st shift. This role may also assist with safety training and incident management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all safety compliance including: Good catch reporting, day-to-day incident management/investigations/follow-up, EHS Corrective action tracking & closure, safety inspections
• Respond immediately to any workplace-related incidents including accompanying injured employees to medical appointments / visits
• Maintain (or oversee) combustible gas / air quality meters (e.g., calibrated, maintained, etc.)
• Monitor / comply with any day-to-day, customer-specific EHS requirements
• Perform (or ensure complete) Weekly Confined Space Entry Compliance Observation
• Perform (or ensure complete) Monthly Safety & Housekeeping Inspection
• Perform (or ensure complete) monthly EHS reporting (e.g., Training Schedule, MIR, etc.)
• Maintain (or ensure complete) chemical SDS inventory
• Ensure emergency response compliance (e.g., minimum rescue team members on site, routine rescue drills completed, etc)
• Maintain (or oversee) emergency equipment inspections (e.g., showers and eyewashes; confined space rescue equipment, etc)
• Liaison with security personal regarding any shop security issues that arise.

• Conduct (or ensure complete) annual EHS classroom training and maintain EHS training records; monitor compliance with EHS computer-based training
• Support 1st shift EHS training administrative requirements (e.g., administration, scheduling, etc.)
• Support task-based training efforts on off-shift for new employees and/or transfers

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s or associate’s degree with concentration in Science, Engineering, Operations or related field preferred
• 1+ years EHS experience in an industrial / manufacturing environment or 4 years working experience in railcar repair industry with a demonstrated interest in EHS
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Basic familiarity with AAR/FRA regulatory requirements preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Strong Core Values (integrity, respect, ownership, teamwork, openness, creativity, positive attitude)
• Organizational skills
• Detail-oriented
• Customer focus (internal customers)
• Ability to work well with others in a positive manner
• Ability to be flexible and to strive in a fast pace environment
• Leadership ability
• Decision Making
• Communication, both verbal and written
• Problem Solving
• Technical/Professional Knowledge

Other:

• Must be able to work in extreme temperature environments
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights
• Must be able to walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to sit/work in front of a computer for extended periods of time
• Minimal travel may be required within the US and Canada
• Role may occasionally support 2nd shift

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Posting Duration

This posting will remain open until the role is filled. As of the post date, the salary range for this position is:

Min

USD $70,300.00/Yr.

Max

USD $83,000.00/Yr.

This role may be eligible to participate in the Company's short-term incentive plan, the details of which will be provided to the applicant upon hire. This range is a reasonable estimate and takes into account several factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to, geographic location, skill set, experience, education, training, internal equity, and other business needs.