It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

As the Lead EHS Specialist, you will be the cornerstone of our safety culture, collaborating with our service function, including service shops across Kazakhstan. You will work closely with other EHS specialists, technical staff, and management to ensure compliance with EHS standards and improve safety and health practices. Your role is crucial in fostering a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment.

How will you make a difference?

Join us in shaping a safer future. As the Lead EHS Specialist, you will be at the forefront of promoting a culture of safety, health, and environmental responsibility. You will support the implementation of EHS programs, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and provide guidance and training to employees. By proactively identifying and addressing EHS issues, you will create a safer, more sustainable work environment, helping to protect our most valuable asset – our people.

What do we want to know about you?

You possess higher professional (technical) education in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS).

You bring at least 5 years of practical EHS work experience to the table.

You are proficient in English and Kazakh, and fluent in Russian.

Having a Fire and Electrical Safety certification (or the ability to achieve it within 6 months) is a plus. NEBOSH or IOSH training would be an additional asset.

You thrive in team settings and excel at multitasking.

You have excellent project management skills and can effectively prioritize tasks.

You are confident with a high energy level, ready to take on challenges.

You have outstanding organizational and communication skills, ensuring you can manage tasks efficiently and communicate effectively with all team members.

What will your typical day look like?

Organizational and Documentation Tasks:

Organize and support the creation and revision of safety instructions for employees, ensuring they are comprehensive and up-to-date.Draft and review orders, standards, instructions, and other EHS documents, including methodological and procedural guidelines.Study and generalize EHS data from various functions to develop proposals that address findings and enhance safety conditions.Update and systematize current EHS legislative acts, prepare reference materials, and leverage modern information technologies for documentation.

Coordination and Management:

Oversee and coordinate EHS efforts across different functions and service sites to ensure alignment with company policies.Drive and manage a range of initiatives aimed at ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and enhancing operations and sustainability.Organize and lead EHS courses and HSE training sessions for employees to improve safety awareness and practices.

Compliance and Development:

Monitor service sites to ensure they adhere to health, safety, fire safety, industrial safety, and environmental protection standards.Contribute to the creation and improvement of training programs and courses to address evolving EHS needs.

Inspection and Reporting:

Carry out inspections and evaluations of facilities, equipment, and safety measures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and address any identified issues.Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual safety and health reports for management and regulatory bodies in accordance with Kazakhstan's legislation.

Control and Oversight:

Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety gear by employees, and oversee their compliance with safety protocols.Enforce measures prescribed by state authorities, company directives, and accident investigation reports.Maintain safety of technological processes and work environments to meet regulatory and technical standards.

Additional Responsibilities:

Provide induction and ongoing EHS training, including testing employee knowledge and ensuring timely completion of required training.Adhere to all occupational safety, industrial safety, fire safety, and hygienic norms in line with current legislation.Execute additional tasks as assigned by the Direct Manager or Company management to support the overall EHS objectives.Be prepared for business trips within Kazakhstan (Maqat, Shalkar, Sekseul, Shu, Ayagoz, Astana, Almaty) to ensure on-site EHS compliance and support.

Successful candidates will be employed under local employment conditions and must already satisfy local employment/work permit and residency regulations.

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.