Job Description

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?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Our team is focused on continually improving our best-in-class production capabilities. We combine deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled products for our customers. Here you’ll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities.

How will you make a difference?

The Senior Environmental Staff Manager is responsible for leading a team that supports a diverse portfolio of projects and initiatives addressing environmental compliance and stewardship as well as for setting the direction for long-term strategic environmental leadership. Candidates should have significant experience working within a regulatory compliance function, along with expertise in program development and implementation. The ability to lead and energize customers and partners is critical. The ideal candidate is a role model and mentor while at the same time a “roll up your sleeves and get it done” member of the team. The candidate must be analytical and work independently, manage deadlines and budgets, have strong research, communication and analytical skills, be thoughtful and strategic, and enjoy working in a dynamic matrix environment.

What do we want to know about you?

Do you have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science or environmental engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 8 years of environmental compliance experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing setting
• Deep understanding of applicable US and Pennsylvania environmental regulations across numerous environmental media (Title V, RCRA, NPDES, SPCC, etc.)
• Able to communicate complex situations and issues clearly and persuasively

Desired Qualifications

• Able to quickly prioritize competing obligations and requests
• Provide attention to detail in all work products
• Bring clear and data-driven approaches to problem solving
• Able to manage large and historically complex manufacturing facilities
• Leverage software and technology to facilitate compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Manage complex and competing program demands through to success
• Proficiency in all applicable software platforms (e.g., Gensuite, MAXIMO, MS Office)
• Successfully interface with a bargaining-unit workforce

What will your typical day look like?

• Champion environmental compliance and governance obligations while promoting responsible and appropriate business flexibility and growth
• Foster cooperative and productive working relationships with customers and partners, both internal and external to the business (e.g., operations team, cross functional teams, regulatory agencies)
• Support customers to maximize success of an operationalized environmental program
• Interpret and communicate regulatory obligations applicable to varied and complex business operating scenarios
• Proactively anticipate regulatory initiatives, undertake regulatory advocacy as appropriate, assure “day-one” compliance for new initiatives
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve compliance assurance mechanisms
• Proactively communicate to business leadership regarding environmental risk and potential risk-mitigation strategies
• Assure accuracy and on-time delivery of compliance documents, including monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and permit applications
• Provide strategic environmental vision to environmental team and all appropriate partners and customers
• Promote and model a cooperative and supportive relationship between the environmental team and other EHS functions, including aligning cross-functionally and mentoring and coaching EHS staff
• Drive standardization by developing and deploying environmental policies, procedures, work practices, etc. and measure compliance
• Execute budget and essential business processes to assure success, optimize efficiency, and reduce non-value-added effort

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare and retirement are available at . Other benefits offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

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!

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.

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