EHS Manager

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager in Newark,NJ we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your EHS expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and proactive team of professionals, committed to excellence and innovation.

You'll have a meaningful impact by creating a safe and healthy environment for our people and contractors while minimizing environmental footprints and safeguarding Alstom’s assets. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams across the business (such as project management, HR, and operational teams), implement emergency plans, and ensure compliance with EHS standards and regulations, among other responsibilities.

You’ll specifically take care of preparing and maintaining EHS training plans and monitoring compliance with statutory and company requirements, but also supporting EHS project staffing and leading audits to ensure adherence to EHS plans.

We’ll look to you for:

• Ensuring EHS Risk Assessment is completed and control measures are defined for projects

• Developing and implementing emergency plans at the project level

• Monitoring and controlling subcontractor activities to ensure EHS compliance

• Providing coaching and assessment for EHS teams in projects

• Supporting EHS staffing and delivering EHS support during project execution

• Ensuring Alstom EHS standards and tools are deployed at the project level

• Preparing and submitting EHS reports, ensuring data quality and compliance

• Investigating and analyzing incidents, and sharing lessons learned through REX reports

• Building and implementing EHS communication and training plans

• Monitoring historical pollution and associated risks

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• University degree in Engineering or Business

• Health & Safety qualification recognized by local authorities (mandatory)

• Experience or understanding of EHS practices in projects (minimum 3 years)

• Good knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards

• Deep understanding of local legal EHS requirements

• Teamwork and leadership skills

• Strong communication and analytical thinking skills

• Proficiency in using computer tools and continuous improvement methodologies

• EHS auditor certification (desirable)

• Experience in the railway industry is a plus

• Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP) Certificate is a plus

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our inclusive and flexible working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

• Progress towards senior leadership roles or technical expertise

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type:​Experienced​