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Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $64k

• $101k Per Year EHS Specialist
  Progress Rail Services
  

Occupation:

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Location:

Belton, MO

• 64012
  

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

09/04/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

Progress Rail Services

Web Site:

www.progressrail.com

Job #: 12232BR

Job Requirements and Properties

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Full Time Education

• BS Degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety or related field;
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment;
• Solid understanding of environmental practices and Federal / State safety rules and regulations andregulatory requi Schedule
  Full Time
  Job Description
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• Inspects/evaluates environment, equipment and processes to ensure compliance with federal/state/local
  safety/environment regulations;
  
• Conducts New Hire Orientation; delivers safety and health training programs and maintains and
  distributes PPE to employees when applicable; engages employees to make sure they are working safely;
  stops/corrects any unsafe behavior or conditions found;
  
• Enters data into Safety systems; conducts audits to identify unsafe conditions, non-compliance and
  hazardous conditions; tracks, logs and follows up on safety observations;
  
• Conducts incident accident reporting and investigations and/or assists with the development of root
  cause corrections in those facilities with an EHS Manager;
  
• Handles regulatory inspections/visits, such as KYOSHA and/or HYDEP; completes reports for submission to
  EPA, OSHA or other regulatory agencies as required;
  
• Performs monitoring and testing for permit requirements;
  
• Assists in the sampling of different media, collecting water level data, storm water sampling during
  precipitation events; collects, labels, packages and ships samples to off-site lab;
  
• Handles facility alarm and sprinkler systems and other emergency response systems as applicable;
  
• Assists with preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements for assigned programs;
  
• Administers first aid for minor injuries as needed and refers more serious injuries for medical care and
  informs company of any injuries that occur at the facility;
  
• Collaborates with Facility Management as needed and completes other job-related duties as assigned by
  EHS Manager, Plant Manager, HR Manager and Regional EHS Manager, as applicable. Additional Information
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• Experience with SAFE START or similar safety program. Essential and Physical Activities Functions
• Strength
• Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Occasional standing and walking. Heavy lifting is rare, but may be required;
• Motion
• Position regularly requires standard repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination associated with office communications. May require bending, lifting, standing, walking, etc. in cases where Safety investigations require them;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements
• Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
• Work Environment
• Position is Safety Sensitive and will require the use of Personal Protective Equipment.

Position may involve work in a non-temperature controlled facility. Position will require visits to industrial environment, including potential for noise (85+ decibels), cold/heat (0-100 degrees F), exposure to hazardous materials, heavy equipment, high levels of dust, and other hazardous working conditions. May be required to remain for long periods of time in hazardous work environments to investigate and mitigate accidents/incidents;

• Emotional Demands
• Requires significant interpersonal skills while bearing a high standard for compliance. Ability to adapt to frequent changes in workload and priority as circumstances dictate;
• Safety
• Position is Safety Sensitive and will require the use of Personal Protective Equipment.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of an EHS Specialist....

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