Safety Coordinator - 1st shift

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) is an industry leader with 125+ years of success—success that is powered by our people. At GATX, we hire the best and offer our employees a dynamic, energetic, collaborative environment to enable them to make an impact from day one. Enjoy the perks and benefits of a global company with the close-knit culture and community of a much smaller one. In the same way we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to providing our people with the tools and resources they need to move forward in their careers.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with internal and external H&S requirements on Hearne’s 1st shift. This position will support the H&S Manager in understanding and strategically reducing H&S risk to Hearne via proactive and continuous improvement efforts. A primary focus of this position will be ensuring EHS and job task training is effective and completed on 1st shift. This role may also assist with safety training and incident management.

• 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
• 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)
• 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 1^st shift EHS training administrative requirements (e.g., administration, scheduling, etc.)
• Support task-based training efforts on off-shift for new employees and/or transfers

• 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 4 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).
• Basic familiarity with AAR/FRA regulatory requirements preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Strong Core Values (integrity, respect, ownership, teamwork, openness, creativity, positive attitude)
• Organizational skills
• Detail-oriented
• Customer focus (internal customers)
• Ability to work well with others in a positive manner
• Ability to be flexible and to strive in a fast pace environment
• Leadership ability
• Decision Making
• Communication, both verbal and written
• Problem Solving
• Technical/Professional Knowledge

Other:

• 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
• Minimal travel may be required within the US and Canada
• Role may occasionally support 2^nd shift

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.