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Job Description

Do you have a passion for manufacturing, technology & EHS excellence, a drive to test yourself & continue learning, and a desire to be part of a company focused on improving the world? This role is perfect for you. Let’s kickstart your career in Wabtec’s LEAD Operations – EHS Rotational Development Program.

What to Expect in LEAD EHS (Leadership, Expertise & Accelerated Development):

The LEAD Operations EHS Program is a 2-year rotational program with 4, 6-month rotation designed to develop and grow your skill set.

Each EHS LEAD Program Member will complete a Health &Safety rotation, an Environmental rotation, a supervisory location and complete the program with a rotation that involves leading a small site EHS team.  Each rotation builds off the learning from the prior role.

This position will be visible and interacting with all employees concerning health and safety, assessing hazard conditions, and implementing practices to reduce those hazards. The EHS Program develops and maintains a proactive and collaborative approach at the site to create a healthy and safe working environment while building your skills in lean, 5s, continuous improvement technologies, developing knowledge in US regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA & State requirements), audit, incident investigations, training, data management, coaching & team building, leadership/supervision and more.

But that’s not all! In additional to your rotational roles, your program experience will include leadership and technical training, contributions to program operations, exposure to senior leadership, social & volunteer activities and development of a lifelong network of professionals and friends.

Locations:

Individuals joining the program in the US must be willing and available to accept rotations in any of our locations based on business needs. Examples of those locations include but are not limited to Boston, MA, Erie, Grove City, Emporium & Pittsburgh, PA, Greenville, Duncan & Columbia SC, Kansas City, MO, Fort Worth, TX, Germantown, MD, Las Vegas, NV and Salem, VA.

Relocation lump sum and other travel benefits are provided to get you where you need to go during the rotational program.

Requirements - We are looking for:

• Four-year degree in: Safety Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Systems Engineering & other related technical degrees.
• Graduating by May/June 2027
• Willingness and ability travel and/or relocate with the United States
• Open to applicants legally authorized to work in the U.S., without the need for current or future work status authorization or visa sponsorship for employment

Desired:

• Overall GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 (based upon 4.0 scale)
• Prior work or internship experience in EHS related role 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• A strong commitment to a career in EHS
• General understanding of safety in a manufacturing environment with desire to continue learning
• Prior intern, co-op, or research experience in engineering, EHS, safety, industrial hygiene, manufacturing or relevant areas
• Ability to learn new skill sets quickly to be able to make an impact in new roles, situations
• Demonstrated program / project management skills working on and leading teams
• Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom; ability to communicate & tailor messages up and down the leadership chain
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate problems in clear and simple terms; strong analytical skills
• Ability to solve problems, contribute to creative solutions and challenge the status quo
• Resilience & ability to pivot with changing directives and metrics
• Proactively learns new tools and identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes their adoption
• Desire to lead people and processes as a front-line supervisor

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $72000-72000 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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