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This role is responsible for building and sustaining a world-class safety culture, ensuring environmental compliance, reducing organizational risk, and supporting operational excellence through proactive leadership and employee engagement.\nThis is a highly visible leadership position requiring a balance of strategic planning and hands-on engagement throughout the facility. The Senior EHS Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership and a champion for Wabtec's People First culture.\nWhat do we want to know about you?\nRequired Characteristics\nBachelor's Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or related technical field.\nMinimum of 10 years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment\nMinimum of 5 years of direct leadership experience managing EHS professionals and programs\nDemonstrated expertise in OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable Pennsylvania regulatory requirements including Workers Compensation\nExperience with OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)\nExperience leading audits and incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action programs\nExperience implementing and sustaining EHS management systems\nProven track record of driving cultural and performance improvements through employee engagement and leadership influence\nExperience partnering effectively with operations leadership within a matrixed organization\nExperience negotiating contracts with EHS service providers and managing contracted services\nStrong communication, coaching, and team development skills\nDesired Characteristics\nCSP, CIH, CHMM, ASP, or equivalent professional certification\nCurrent or past OSHA Special Government Employee (SGE) certification\nExperience in a union manufacturing environment\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification\nExperience managing large-scale manufacturing operations with complex regulatory requirements\nWorking knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 system\nExperience leading environmental permitting programs and sustainability initiatives\nWhat will your typical day look like?\nEHS Strategy & Leadership\nDevelop and execute the Erie Campus EHS strategy in alignment with Wabtec business objectives and corporate EHS initiatives\nLead and develop a high-performing EHS team through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning\nFoster a culture that puts People First by driving employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement\nBe a partner and champion for change, promoting new ways of approaching EHS-related challenges, working closely with other functions.\nServe as a key member of the Erie Campus leadership team\nCompliance & Risk Management\nEnsure full compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate environmental, health, and safety requirements\nLead site efforts to maintain and continuously improve EHS management systems and compliance processes\nServe as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, third-party auditors, and corporate EHS including the OSHA VPP STAR Program\nOversee environmental permitting, reporting, inspections, and compliance management programs in coordination with the on-site environmental team\nDevelop and deploy the departmental budget to support compliance and safety excellence programs\nOversee the occupational health and workers compensation programs for the site\nSafety Excellence\nDrive proactive hazard recognition, risk assessment, and control strategies across all operations\nLead significant incident investigations using root cause methodologies and ensure sustainable corrective actions\nLead the Safety Steering Committee and Safety Coordinator programs\nChampion leading indicators, employee engagement processes, observation programs, and risk reduction initiatives\nLead emergency preparedness, crisis management, and business continuity planning activities in coordination with the on-site campus security team\nMaintain the OSHA VPP STAR Certification\nWho will you be working with?\nThe successful candidate will lead a team of EHS professionals and partner closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, labor leadership, and corporate EHS to drive continuous improvement while strengthening Wabtec's commitment to zero injuries, environmental stewardship, and regulatory excellence.\n Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $104800-149300 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 mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.\nWhat could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?\nAt 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.\nIf you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.\nWho are we?\nWabtec 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.\nOur 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 www.WabtecCorp.com.\nCulture powers us and the possibilities.\nWe 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.\nWe’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.\nNeed accommodation? 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