EHS Specialist

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail. With a rich history spanning nearly four centuries, the company has developed unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

We are seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to join our team at Wabtec Corporation. As an EHS Specialist, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining local EHS procedures, policies, registers, and regulatory and auditing programs in line with an IMS approach. You will promote a continuous improvement culture and implement best practice management systems in the workplace.

• Establish and maintain local EHS procedures, policies, registers, and regulatory and auditing programs in line with an IMS approach.
• Promote a continuous improvement culture and implement best practice management systems in the workplace.
• Interface regularly with production personnel, support staff, and leadership team members during the resolution of EHS issues and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Perform duties required by the Safety Management System and Regional and Global strategies.
• Participate in developing new initiatives and solutions for continuous improvement based on the business's risks.
• Interpret, implement, and evaluate the ongoing adequacy of EHS standards.
• Develop, recommend, and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare reports to communicate outcomes of EHS activities or incidents.
• Participate in cross-functional efforts to ensure proper corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with production personnel to identify systemic root causes for non-conformances.
• Investigate Incidents and non-conformance issues.
• Must comply with mandatory random drug & alcohol testing.
• Attend and deliver toolbox talks and workplace safety meetings, including establishing an EHS Committee (if required).
• Undertake and conduct training required for the position.

• Cert IV or above from an accredited university or college in Health & Safety, Environment, Science.
• Minimum of 5 years EHS experience.
• ISO45001 Experience/Certification/Lead Auditor Accreditation.
• Workplace Trainer and Assessor qualification.
• Broad knowledge of EHS Management Systems, WH&S legislation, and Australian standards.
• Knowledge of service, manufacturing and overhaul shop operations within the mining and rail industries, including the management of high-risk operations such as cranes, mobile plants and electrical safety.
• Track record of building relationships, influencing and communicating with a broad range of stakeholders to achieve business outcomes.

• Permanent full-time position with competitive remuneration.
• Rewards & Recognition Program.
• Discounted health insurance with Medibank.
• Novated Leasing with Custom Fleet.
• Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, Quest, Accor Hotels etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

This is a full-time position at our office in Whelshpool WA.

Application close on Friday 24th May, but screening will start sooner. Apply now.

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Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles...people like you.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.