9412BR

PRS Facility Location:

Mayfield, KY Locomotive - 260

Job Purpose:

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Student Intern will help develop and execute components of an Environmental, Safety, and Health program. This involves administrative and field tasks that fall in line with local, state, and federal regulations.

Req ID:

9412BR

Company Description:

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

Education / Training:

• Student in good standing, pursusing a Bachelor's degree with an Occupational Safety and Health major.

Job Title:

EHS Student Intern

City:

Mayfield

Key Job Elements:

• Digitalize daily/monthly inspections;

• Evaluate the EHS department training programs to ensure compliance;

• Develop site specific job safety analysis (JSA) sheets;

• Facilitate industrial hygiene sampling;

• Perform new hire safety training;

• Assist with a documentation retention overhaul;

• Track EHS performance and trends.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);

• Problem solving skills and analytical thinking;

• Ability to work independently and also contribute in a team environment;

• Good Interpersonal and communication skills;

• Strong ability to multi-task.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions

• Strength – This is a traditional office setting and requires the occasional lifting of weight of 50lbs. Lifting boxes of paper;

• Motion – This is a traditional office setting and requires the use of a computer, keyboard and other equipment. Employee will be sitting the majority of the day with occasional walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling and driving;

• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Must be able to communicate with customers and coworkers and utilize all office equipment;

• Work Environment – Work is in office sitting and not exposed to extremes of heat and cold. The position may require some work on the manufacturing floor that could expose candidate to all environmental aspects;

• Emotional Demands – Employee is expected to quickly pick up tasks in a fast-paced office environment and maybe required to give presentation, speak in public and work in teams;

• Safety – This is not a safety sensitive position. The position will require the use of all site-specific PPE.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time-Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Plan

• Education Assistance Program

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

Job Category:

Environmental Health and Safety

Work Location Options:

Albertville, AL

State::

Kentucky