Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor

Job Description

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Supervisor I - Southeast Region (Jacksonville, FL)

Location Requirement: This position is based at TTX's railcar repair facility in Jacksonville, FL . The successful candidate is expected to work onsite at the Jacksonville facility four (4) days per week and may work remotely one (1) day per week, subject to business needs.

Travel Requirement: Supports approximately 13 railcar repair and operational facilities throughout the Southeast Region . Candidates should expect 30-50% travel , including overnight travel, for facility visits, inspections, investigations, training, and compliance activities. Mileage and business travel expenses are reimbursed in accordance with company policy.

Job Summary:

Carry out the day-to-day operations of EHS department and contribute to the application of effective Health, Safety and Environmental management by providing technical support.

Facility Specific Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Serve as the primary EHS resource for the Jacksonville, FL repair facility.
• Provide EHS support to approximately 13 assigned facilities throughout the Southeast Region.
• Visit locations regularly to establish EHS presence and provide support.
• Conduct daily and monthly EHS Meetings/Trainings and schedule as needed.
• Support implementation and manage EHS Programs, Policies and Procedures.
• Perform facility EHS Inspections.
• Ability to evaluate PPE and ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE.
• Have knowledge and enforce compliance of Regulatory requirements (i.e. OSHA, EPA, etc.), including company EHS policies and procedures.
• Ability to oversee Hazardous Waste Storage area and ensure regulatory agency compliance i.e. labeling, containment, proper disposal, documentation, etc.
• Perform Storm Water Discharge sampling and document events.
• Assist in emergency response and provide first aid treatment.
• Oversee Behavior Based / Observation Safety Programs.
• Help develop Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Follow Fall Protection program, inspect all fall protection equipment and maintain inspection records.
• Travel up to 50% to support assigned facilities for meetings, training, inspections, investigations and compliance activities.
• Ability to oversee Safety Incentive Programs.
• Assist in administering and maintaining compliance programs such as Hazard Communication, EAP, Hearing Conservation, Hot Work, Respiratory Protection, BBP, etc.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by EHS Manager.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational, Health & Safety Sciences (or related field), or a minimum of three years' experience in an Environmental, Health and Safety position in a heavy manufacturing industry environment; Technical writing a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willing to work different shifts and travel up to 50% of the time.

Physical Job Requirements:

(The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Due to inspections and product testing at customer facilities, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit (remain stationary) and climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to move about (walk and stand). The employee must occasionally lift and/or transport up to 25 pounds. Correctable vision is required for close, distance, or depth perception capabilities, and the ability to adjust focus (the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

About Us

TTX Company is a leading provider of railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry. TTX's pool of railcars is ideal for supporting shippers in the intermodal, automotive, paper & forest, metals, machinery, wind energy and other markets where flatcars, boxcars and gondolas are required.


TTX's generous Total Rewards package includes Paid Time Off, Health, Dental and Vision benefits, and 401(k) with company match. This position participates in Railroad Retirement.

TTX Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

About the Team

What we do:


Provide reliable, cost effective an innovative railcar solutions for the markets we serve.

• Ensure an injury-free work place.
• Build and develop a highly capable team of subject matter experts and leaders at every level in our organization.
• Bring new product and process innovation to the rail car industry.
• Continuously improve our products, processes and systems in a cost effective manner by using modern design techniques and data analytics.
• Achieve, maintain and support cross company alignment with the TTX company mission statement.