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Job Description

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. The freight portfolio features a comprehensive line of locomotives, software applications and a broad selection of mission-critical controls systems, including Positive Train Control (PTC). The transit portfolio provides highly-engineered systems and services to virtually every major rail transit system around the world, supplying an integrated series of components for buses and all train-related market segments that deliver safety, efficiency and passenger comfort. Along with its industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine and industrial solutions. Wabtec has approximately 29,000 employees in facilities throughout the world.

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It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Role Summary

As the Site EHS Leader at WITEC (Wabtec India Technology and Engineering Center), the successful candidate will work closely with senior management, facilities, and operations teams to provide leadership and coaching in creating a proactive approach to safety and health in the workplace.

As a member of the WITEC Leadership Team, you will be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing an effective health, safety, and loss prevention program for the site. This includes outlining and implementing various training programs on employee safety procedures and accident prevention. You will ensure that sound safety and health management systems are in place, anticipating, recognizing, and evaluating safety and health hazards, assisting with problem-solving, and continuously improving the performance of the site's safety and health systems. This position will be visible and interact with all employees concerning health and safety, assessing hazard conditions, and implementing practices to reduce those hazards. You will develop a proactive and collaborative approach at the site to create a healthy and safe working environment.

Brief Overview of the Site

The WITEC site is based out of Bangalore, India, and is a hub of cutting-edge technology and innovation. With over 1,400 employees, the site comprises two main facilities: an office and a dedicated lab for testing and validation.

The lab facility is the heart of WITEC's operations, where the company's electrical, thermal, vibration, and mechanical validation processes take place. This state-of-the-art lab is equipped with advanced equipment and technologies to ensure the highest standards of product quality and safety.

Job Requirements

Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety and hazardous communication programs and systems to ensure a safe work environment and a culture of zero accidents.

Track safety performance, investigate incidents, and develop training programs to improve safety.

Create and maintain Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and conduct safety-related training programs.

Assist in developing written policies and procedures for safety programs, emergency evacuation, and safety communication.

Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including suppliers.

Identify root causes of incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Coordinate and conduct periodic safety audits, hazard assessments, and inspections to address unsafe practices and conditions.

Provide safety and health input for new workplace projects to address issues before startup.

Collaborate with HR to develop a safety training program for onboarding and site awareness.

Provide EHS support for facility equipment, including periodic audits and upkeep of safety-critical systems such as the fire system, building management system, etc.

Manage the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Ergonomics inventory, issue based on risks, and ensure timely replacement.

Manage the chemicals inventory, ensure safe storage, issue, and disposal.

Conduct mandatory compliance checks and review all correspondence required by regulatory agencies, including regulatory reporting requirements and any environmental reporting.

Develop and maintain the Site Emergency Response Procedure.

Operationalize Wabtec EHS Management System elements, support MOC safety process, and conduct Red Flag Reviews for test rigs and new equipment.

Assist operations and engineering on matters related to ergonomics and continuous improvements.

Handle the Contractor Work Permit process, assessing contractor execution risks and issuing permits with appropriate safety requirements.

Carry out site deployment of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) processes, ensure availability of LOTO kits, etc.

Compile monthly EHS metrics of leading indicators (trainings completed, audits carried out, etc.) and lagging indicators (incidents, near-misses).

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in safety engineering science or a related discipline.

Minimum 12 years of experience in a safety role, with strong laboratory and facility safety management background.

What about the physical demands of the job?

Ability to work in both office and lab environments.

Ability to stand/walk for an 8-hour period.

Present in the office on all working days and occasionally on non-working days as per need. Remote work is not available.

Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Relocation will be provided for deserving candidate.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.