GATX · 10 hours ago
EHS Coordinator - 2nd / 3rd Shift
GATX Corporation is an industry leader with over 125 years of success, dedicated to providing a safe environment for employees and the community. The EHS Coordinator will support health and safety objectives on the 2nd and 3rd shifts, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and managing incident investigations.
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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
Maintain (or ensure complete) waste disposal (hazardous and non-haz) documentation
Ensure compliance with DOT requirements
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)
Perform (or ensure complete) environmental related inspections and/or reporting
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
Serve as point of contact in the absence of other off-shift supervisors
Qualification
Required
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 3 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)
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
Must be able to work on off-shift
Minimal travel may be required within the US and Canada
Preferred
bachelor's or associate's degree with concentration in Science, Engineering, Operations or related field
Basic familiarity with AAR/FRA regulatory requirements
Working knowledge of OSHA standards
Experience creating / delivering training content
Benefits
Short-term incentive plan
Company
GATX
GATX is an equipment finance company based in Chicago, Illinois.
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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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