Environmental Coordinator

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

Summary

The Environmental Coordinator provides both administrative and hands-on support to facility environmental programs. This position works closely with the Regional Environmental Manager and collaborates with operations and maintenance teams to help ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company standards. The Environmental Coordinator conducts routine inspections of waste and chemical storage areas, emissions equipment, and stormwater system. The role also assists with the collection, tracking, and entry of data related to utility usage, waste generation, air emissions, chemical inventory, and other environmental metrics. This position may include occasional travel to the nearby Greenbrier Central location.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Conducts routine inspections of waste, oil, or chemical storage, as well as stormwater system features and potential pollutant sources.
• Assists with collection, labeling, and staging of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Collects and accurately records data related to utilities, waste generation, emissions, and paint usage.
• Maintains organized environmental records, logs, and documentation.
• Assists sampling and basic field testing following established procedures.
• Assists with maintaining stormwater management systems (e.g., cleaning inlets, ensuring housekeeping)
• Participates in environmental training, safety meetings, and improvement initiatives.
• Communicates environmental concerns to the Regional Environmental Manager or supervisor promptly.
• Performs general facility housekeeping and maintenance tasks related to environmental compliance
• Carries out additional duties as directed to ensure adherence to environmental regulations and standards, under the supervision of the Regional Environmental Manager.  

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent
• 2+ years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting
• Ability to work both independently and with a team
• Intermediate proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to collaborate and communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in environmental field
• Familiarity with environmental programs & regulations, such as NPDES, RCRA, CERCLA, EPCRA, Title V, GHG & Sustainability, etc.
• 40-hour Hazwoper Trained

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• With the exception of clerical, administrative and some management positions, which require indoor work, the physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid, and dusty conditions. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate.
• Hard Hat
• Hearing Protection
• Composite Toe Safety Shoes
• Additional PPE per the appropriate JSA for the specific area.

Physical Activities and Requirements 

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5- 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

• Sit: Frequently
• Stand: Frequently
• Walk: Frequently
• Bend: Occasionally
• Kneel/Squat: Occasionally
• Crawl: Occasionally
• Climb: Occasionally
• Reach Forward: Occasionally
• Reach Upward: Occasionally
• Handling/Fingering: Frequently

Lift / Carry Requirements

• 5-10 lbs: Frequently
• 10-25 lbs: Frequently
• 25-50 lbs: Occasionally
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

• Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
• 10-25 lbs: Occasionally
• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.
 
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