Senior Environmental Leader

Job Description

As a member of the Environmental Health & Safety team, you will be responsible for providing technical direction to customers and partners on a diverse portfolio of projects and initiatives addressing environmental compliance and stewardship. Candidates should have experience working within a regulatory compliance function, along with expertise in program development and implementation. The ideal candidate is a "roll up your sleeves and get it done" member of the team with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, partners, and regulators. The candidate must be analytical and work independently, manage deadlines, have strong research, communication and analytical skills, be thoughtful and strategic, and enjoy working in a dynamic matrix environment.

What skills are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in environmental-related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years of environmental-related compliance experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with applicable US, South Carolina, North Carolina environmental regulations across numerous environmental media (Title V Air Regulations, RCRA, RCRA Waste Regulations, NPDES, TSCA, DOT, etc.).
• Able to communicate complex situations and issues clearly and persuasively.
• Proficiency in all applicable software platforms (e.g., Benchmark Gensuite, MS Office).
• Implement redundant systems for compliance obligations
• Educate operations team and team members on permit requirements.
• Able to prioritize competing obligations and requests.
• Lead team to operationalize permit requirements
• Provide attention to detail in all work products.
• Bring detail oriented, clear and data-driven approaches to problem solving.
• Manage complex and competing programs and projects from start to finish.
• Excellent verbal and written communication/language skills to include the ability to provide clear written and verbal instructions, compile, and present business reports/correspondence.
• Presentation skills with the ability to speak in public effectively including group presentations and training at all employee levels (hourly operators to vice presidents).
• Strong leadership and coaching skills including conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Desire for continuous learning and skill development.

What will your typical day look like?

• Provide environmental support and guidance to operations partners to maintain regulatory compliance and further business initiatives.
• Drive performance as a key member of the EHS team through audits, process reviews, and trust-but-verify activities to ensure compliance.
• 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.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve compliance assurance mechanisms.
• Proactively communicate to business leadership regarding environmental risk and potential risk-mitigations strategies.
• Monitor proposed and upcoming regulations for applicability to the site and when necessary develop plan to ensure compliance on effective date.
• Assist in the on-time delivery of true, accurate, and complete compliance documents, including monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and permit applications.
• 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 and interns.
• Drive standardization by developing and deploying environmental policies, procedures, work practices, etc. and measure compliance.
• Aggressively prioritize work tasks with respect to compliance, business initiatives/requirements, and other requests as appropriate

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.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $ 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 benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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