Health & Safety Lead

Marmon Railroad Services

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NEW POSITION - HEALTH & SAFETY LEAD FOR AMERITRACK RAIL

The Health and Safety Lead for Ameritrack rail is responsible for managing day-to-day safety aspects of our EH&S program for several locations within the region, and to provide leadership for maintaining a culture that encourages safe behaviors and the corresponding employee mindset. This position evaluates operations with regard to overall safety, compliance with safe operating rules, crew performance and customer needs.

This corporate position requires an effective level of speaking Spanish in addition, ability to travel throughout the region, which is primarily in the Midwest and Texas. Candidate can live anywhere in the Midwest or Texas.

Marmon Holdings, Inc., part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a global industrial organization comprising 11 diverse groups. With more than 100 autonomous manufacturing and service businesses, 28,000-plus employees and $10 billion in annual revenue, we may be the biggest company you've never heard of. Marmon's plus team members serve diverse industries and markets worldwide.

Marmon Rail & Leasing Group

With a team of more than 6,000 dedicated employees, the rail and leasing products and services enable the safe and efficient delivery of essential commodities - from crude oil to corn syrup - across continents and oceans. Freight is vital to the economy, and every day the rail system is under enormous pressure - literally. Every wheel, every car, every tank, and every mile of track must be operating at top condition. Our rail leasing companies are there to help bring it all together.

Ameritrack Rail

Ameritrack Rail is a full-service rail contractor providing its customers with engineering and design services, new track construction, existing track maintenance and 24/7 emergency service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure the availability of appropriate medical care for injured employees, and follow-up. Work in conjunction with Human Resources with proper Return to Work for loss work cases.

• Evaluates the company's safety standards in accordance with Federal regulations (i.e. OSHA, FRA, etc.) as applicable, to ensure compliance.

• Assists operations in incident investigations, identifying Root Causes and developing corrective actions.

• Conduct new hire Health & Safety Training as well as other safety-related training which will increase proficiency in safe practices and promote an elevated level of safety awareness.

• Implements the company safety program and monitors continuity and effectiveness of program. Will incorporate customer safety requirements as needed. Conduct periodic location safety assessments as required by the Corporate Safety Department.

• Conduct employee observations to determine Safety Rulebook compliance and evaluate job activities to determine the use of prescribed safety equipment (i.e. PPE).

• Assess, Identify and Implement administrative or engineering controls to eliminate or minimize safety hazards.

• Report findings as appropriate, with recommendations for corrective actions.

• Conducts safety assessments, trend analysis, audits, incident investigations, and site inspections of operational procedures, equipment, and materials.

• Maintains proper safety related files such as employee training requirements and records.

• Represents the company in customer safety meetings as required.

• Inspects and monitors Clearance points and documents semi-annually in accordance with Railserve Operating and Procedures manual.

• Performance of these duties requires the physical activities that are listed below.

• Schedules and coordinates Industrial Hygiene Assessments as well as assist in implementation of identified recommendations for improvement.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the essential functions of this job. Requests for accommodation should be presented to the Human Resources department.

Education, Experience, Requirements:

• 3-7 years safety related experience and/or training.

• B.S. in Occupational Safety & Health, Safety Sciences or related degree from an accredited educational institution preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must have communication skills; able to speak in front of large groups and effectively communicate safety-related presentations.

• Bi-lingual required (Spanish)

• Strong leadership skills

• Basic computer, MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel knowledge and skills

• Must be willing and able to work days, evenings, and possible weekends

• Willingness to travel

• Valid Driver's License

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Preferred: ASP, STSC, CHST, GSP

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables simultaneously.

Required Physical Activities:

The physical activities described in this section are representative of those that are required to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk continuously for long periods of time; reach with hands and arms; climb ladders up to four feet or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up heavy weights up to 50 pounds. The employee may have to perform these activities in the work environment described below. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. If an employee believes that accommodation is necessary to permit him/her to perform the essential functions of this job, the employee should request the accommodation through the Human Resources Department.

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Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.