GATX · 4 months ago
Locomotive EHS Manager
US-TX-La Porte
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$81K/yr - $94K/yr
3+ years expGATX Corporation is an industry leader with over 125 years of success, providing a collaborative environment for its employees. The Locomotive EHS Manager will lead the environmental, health, and safety systems at locomotive facilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and promoting a safe environment for all stakeholders.
Financial ServicesIndustrialTransportationVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Responsible for all safety compliance including: Good catch reporting, day-to-day incident management/follow-up, EHS Corrective Action tracking & closure, and safety inspections
Respond immediately to any workplace-related incidents and incidents involving locomotives at customer sites
Serve as primary EHS contact for GATX personnel at Formosa Point Comfort
Provide support to additional GATX MRU’s in the Gulf Coast Region
Present EHS topics daily during SQDC meeting, including customization and delivery of bi-weekly EHS Toolbox Talks
Develop a comprehensive locomotive familiarization training program to market to GATX customers
Monitor / comply with any day-to-day, customer-specific EHS requirements
Perform (or ensure complete) Monthly Safety & Housekeeping Inspections, tools and equipment inspections
Perform (or ensure complete) monthly EHS reporting (e.g., Training Schedule, MIR, etc.) Update site-specific EHS policies & training (as appropriate)
Maintain (or ensure complete) chemical SDS inventory
Maintain (or ensure complete) waste disposal (hazardous and non-haz) documentation
Ensure compliance with DOT requirements
Support creation and compliance with Standard Work Instructions for all facets of locomotive maintenance and operations
Identify and execute site-specific EHS continuous improvement projects; execute network-wide EHS continuous improvement projects
Support facility-specific EHS training requirements including training administration, content development and delivery. Lead efforts & manage a documented/periodic walkthrough of the shop with action items. Populate (or ensure complete) of required database information for the shop (employee certificates, shop certificates, monthly reporting, PeopleSoft, etc)
Qualification
Required
College degree required
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in related industry, including EH&S experience
Ability and willingness to meet all customer suitability requirements
Sensitivity to customer demands and flexibility in work hours, including weekend
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in English
Basic computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Valid driver's license
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), or the ability to obtain
Must be able to work in extreme temperature environments
Physical requirements include outdoor work (in hot environment), climbing stairs and some heavy lifting
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
Travel to all Locomotive repair locations may be required (20-25%)
Preferred
Environmental, safety or related degree preferred
Specific knowledge and experience with confined space entry, elevated work hazards, incident prevention, are a plus
Working knowledge of US and Texas safety regulations and Workers Compensation procedures
Responsible Care Management System and/or SafeStart experience a plus
Background in EMD locomotive repair preferred
Experience with environmental permits or compliance preferred
Root Cause Analysis training preferred
OSHA 501 training preferred
Affiliation or member of National Safety Council preferred
Benefits
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.
Company
GATX
GATX is an equipment finance company based in Chicago, Illinois.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400M2025-10-23Post Ipo Debt· $400M
1987-11-05IPO
Leadership Team
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Max Epstein
Founder
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