EH&S Technician (Level 3)- Rolling Stock, Sacramento, CA

Company: Siemens Mobility
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us!

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation's impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation.

Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation - often to questions that haven't been asked yet.

We are seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Technician (Level 3) at our growing 2000+ employee Rolling Stock manufacturing facility in Sacramento, CA. This manufacturing facility produces locomotives and passenger rail cars used in numerous locations in the United States and Canada.

Position Overview:

The EHS Technician (3) is responsible for handling safety, health, and environmental compliance (OSHA, EPA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, etc) as well as associated programs and initiatives across factory operations. This role will work closely with the business stakeholders and is responsible for the development, implementation, and coordination of EHS programs and policies to ensure compliance and drive balanced EHS culture improvement. This position has a direct impact on Business Unit performance and must possess an in-depth knowledge of safety and environmental regulations as well as strong communication skills. The candidate must possess the ability/ skills to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization. The EHS Technician will serve as a resource to the employees at the location, and provide tools and support to site leadership to achieve Siemens' EHS goals and objectives. This role will also be responsible for co-leading the site's safety initiative(s) as well as maintaining and improving EHS policies and programs.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Coordinate with the factory's management team, Corporate Resources, and EHS colleagues on EHS activities and initiatives
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve EHS goals and objectives.
• Conducting and running EHS incident investigations, including incident tracking and recordkeeping requirements (internal and external)
• Performing/coordinating industrial hygiene surveys, ergonomic evaluations, air monitoring, noise sampling
• Work in concert with the training department on relevant EHS training programs, including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment, Emergency Response, Hazard Communication, etc; this may include content development and training facilitation.
• Participating in audit activities (internal and external) including identification of EHS issues and driving actions to resolve
• Current knowledge of existing environmental and occupational safety regulations including but not limited to FRA, RCRA, CWA, SWPPP, SPCC, CAL-OSHA, NFPA 70E, ANSI, etc.
• Supervising environmental-related Federal, State, and Local regulatory changes known to or that may impact operations.
• Working with regulatory agencies when required: coordinating business response and/or comments to regulatory changes.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
  
  To thrive in this role, you have:
  
  
  • 4-year degree (BS) in Occupational Safety or other relevant subjects.
  • Five (5) plus years of EHS experience in an industrial manufacturing environment (i.e. overhead crane operation, high voltage equipment testing, ergonomic assessments, etc.).
  • Experience with ISO 45001:2018 OSHMS & 14001:2015 EMS
  • Proven understanding of environmental regulations (RCRA, DOT, CWA, etc.)
  • Experience handling/leading occupational safety & health programs (injury reduction, trending, etc.)
  • Proven experience working on cross-functional teams as well as leading EHS projects (project management experience)
  • Individuals must be self-directed with the ability to work with limited supervision.
  • Must have strong verbal and written skills.
  • Use of MS Office programs including Outlook, word, excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Preferred qualifications include OHST, ASP, CSP, CHMM
    
    Additional Information:
    
    Upon offer of employment, candidates will be subject to a background check and drug screen.
    
    The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential job duties:
    
    • Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
    • Frequently required to climb stairs, steps, and ladders
    • Frequently required to work on elevated platforms.
    • Perform work overhead.
    • Occasionally lift and move at-most 40 pounds.
    • Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
      Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
      
      This role is full-time on site.
      
      Why you'll love working for Siemens!
      
      
      • Freedom and healthy work-life balance- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits - starting Day 1!
      • Solve the world's most significant problems - Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
      • Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment.
      • Competitive total rewards package.
      • Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
      • Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off
        
        While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
        
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O8A713wDmg
        
        This position is based in Sacramento, CA. We offer a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html . The base salary range for this position in Sacramento, CA, is $86,500 - $116,700. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.
        
        #LI-EB1
        
        Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
        Siemens is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
        
        Reasonable Accommodations
        If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form . If you're unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.
        
        EEO is the Law
        Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here .
        
        Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision
        Siemens follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here .
        
        California Privacy Notice
        California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here .
        

Keywords: Siemens Mobility, Chico , EH&S Technician (Level 3)- Rolling Stock, Sacramento, CA, Professions , Sacramento, California