Environmental Health & Safety Specialist-Early Career- Rolling Stock

Siemens Mobility provides efficient and coordinatedtransportation of people and goods by rail – including rolling stock, railautomation, rail electrification, and service. We craft and manufacture acrossthe entire spectrum of rolling stock, including commuter and regional passengertrains, light rail and streetcars, metros, locomotives, passenger coaches, andhigh-speed trainsets. Cities and Railroads also rely on us to providetraction-power substations and electricity transmission, as well as signalingand control technology for freight and passenger rail and transit systems.

We are seeking an early-career Employee Health and Safety Specialist HS Specialist forthe Rolling Stock manufacturing facility in Sacramento, CA. The EHS Specialistposition is responsible for supporting and participating in cross functionalEHS projects and initiatives to achieve Siemens’ goals and objectives. Thisrole will work closely with the EHS team, leadership team and EHS committee inpursuit of safety excellence. The ideal candidate will possess a workingknowledge of current health and safety regulations, policies, and practices aswell as strong interpersonal and communication skills. This position willreport to the Business’s EHS Manager/Director.

What you will be doing:

• Ability to lead and support cross functional safety related projects.
• Promote the application of best management practices through operational excellence and ensure compliance within all administrative and operational functions.
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and implementation of EHS policies, practices, guidelines, and procedures.
• Ensure employees and operations maintain compliance with health and safety regulations; and support the review of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization.
• Assist in maintaining appropriate metrics, evaluating data trends, and providing data input to management reviews, with a view to continuous improvement and enhancement.
• Coordinate incident/accident investigation process including root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Conduct EHS audits and risk assessments.
• Develop and conduct training.
• Conduct incident investigations and perform root cause assessments.
• Participate in external compliance audits and loss prevention audits.
• Coordinate the completion of all corrective actions with site personnel resulting from incident investigations, risk assessments, compliance audits, or loss prevention audits.
• Actively participate/co-lead the site EHS committee.

What you will need be successful:

• Possesses knowledge of standard industry EHS practices
• Detailed knowledge/understanding and practical application of health and safety regulations (OSHA, Cal-OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Must demonstrate the ability and willingness to successfully work independently and in team environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate safety hazards and recommendations effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Minimum 1- 5 years of experience in an environmental, health, and/or safety position, with experience in a manufacturing environment
• B.S. Degree and / or Professional Certification in Environmental, Health, and Safety Management preferred.
• Proficient in using EHS software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

We would be impressed if you had:

·      Rail industry knowledge

·      Manufacturing experience

Why Siemens Mobility?

We are # 9 On Forbes Great Places to Work List

Healthand Wellness: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, HSA,Commuter Benefits

Vacation& Time Off: Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Personal / Sick Days,Maternity/Paternity Leave

 Financial& Retirement: Savings Plan, Performance Bonus for Key Roles, MeritIncreases, Relocation 

ProfessionalDevelopment: Tuition Reimbursement, Promote from Within, Mentor Program,Access to Online Courses, Lunch & Learns

OfficeLife: Flexible Work Hours, Remote Work Opportunities, Diversity &Inclusion Program

Our Values:

Westay at the forefront of the rail industry. Wecontinuously improve, learning directly from those who are doing the work.

Weare optimistic about change and the possibilities. We welcome programmatic improvements and strategy shifts whichwill result in positive results for the world.

Wevalue our people, and we support their growth within their zone of proximaldevelopment: Our people are at the center of our work,and we support their development by finding their level of potentialdevelopment through problem-solving and in collaboration with peers.

We mean what we say, and we commit to our promises: We follow through on our commitments with honesty and integrity.

We do more with less: We are a lean organization serving customers who are servingcommunities of people.

We are principles-based, not rules-based: We make decisions based on what we believe is best for our people andthe communities we serve as opposed to adhering to a prescriptive set ofimmovable practices.

We value diversity and strive to be inclusive in our work, bothfor our customer and our team members: We believe in the importance of investing in employees in alignmentwith our values and honoring every individual story and unique path.

*This job is based in Sacramento, CA. Siemens offers avariety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding ourbenefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html. Thebase salary range in Sacramento, CA, is $58,100 - $78,700. The salary maybe higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience,knowledge, skills, and qualifications.