Job ID: req4942
Job Category: Corporate
Location: Hamel, MN, US
Job Title: Senior Manager, Environmental, Health, and Safety
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Environmental, Health, & Safety
Reports to: Director, Environmental, Health, and Safety
Flex Work Eligible! This position qualifies for the Flexible Work Policy. Employees receive 75 workdays annually to work remote! The initial amount of days is prorated for the first year based on start date.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
The Senior Manager, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) is responsible for developing and executing the company’s EHS and sustainability strategies across North American operations. This role provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of environmental compliance, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, and sustainability efforts. The Senior Manager works closely with executive leadership, field and manufacturing operations, HR, and Legal to ensure that EHS programs are integrated into business operations, drive performance improvement, reduce risk, and promote a culture of accountability and continuous learning. This position manages a team of professionals, supports enterprise-wide initiatives, and represents the organization in regulatory matters, audits, and external partnerships.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Oversee and ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, federal, and international EHS regulations and standards, including OSHA, EPA, FRA, and Transport Canada.
- Set the strategic direction for EHS programs and lead implementation across all business units and field operations.
- Develop, deploy, and continuously improve integrated EHS management systems.
- Lead complex or high-risk investigations and collaborate with executive leadership on risk mitigation strategies and root cause resolution.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships to embed EHS priorities into business operations, project planning, and capital investment decisions.
- Analyze lagging and leading indicators, dashboards, audit results, and benchmarking data to inform and adjust EHS strategies and objectives.
- Direct engagement with regulatory agencies, external auditors, and certification bodies, including preparing formal submissions and managing compliance actions.
- Lead the recruitment, performance management, mentoring, and professional development of the EHS team, ensuring succession readiness and capability building.
- Develop and manage EHS budgets, resource planning, and cost-benefit analyses of key initiatives.
- Represent EHS in senior leadership meetings, contributing to enterprise risk management, compliance reviews, and business continuity planning.
- Guide company-wide sustainability and ESG initiatives focused on reducing environmental footprint, increasing resource efficiency, and meeting stakeholder expectations.
- Lead cross-functional EHS project teams, manage consultants/vendors, and drive the successful implementation of enterprise-wide improvement initiatives.
- Act as company representative in relevant industry forums, external committees, or professional safety and environmental associations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or closely related field.
Licenses/Certifications: Must hold or obtain within 90 days of employment and be able to continue to maintain the following certifications:
- First Aid & CPR w/AED
- Railroad Safety training and certifications
- Professional safety or environmental certifications: OHST/CHST, ASP, GSP, CHMM
Experience:
- 8+ yrs of EHS experience, with at least 3 years managing a team of professionals or managing managers in multi-site or field-based environments.
- Knowledge of EHS regulations and demonstrated success in regulatory negotiations or audits.
- Experience building and maintaining EHS management systems, reporting frameworks, and enterprise-level training programs.
- Analytical skills, ability to present findings to executives, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and passport and be able to travel across NA, including to CN and Mexico.
*In lieu of education 12+ years of equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s degree in EHS or Business
Licenses/Certifications: (CSP), (CIH), (PE)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office deskwork requires sitting, walking, using a phone and a computer
- May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
- 50% (or occasionally more) travel including international
- Must be able to safely navigate uneven surfaces, including ballast and outdoor rail yard environments, as well as climb on and off railroad equipment
- Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits to company equipment in a railroad environment
Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.
Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.
Starting pay for the position is between $125,850 – $188,850
Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law
Revised July 2025
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Job ID: req4942
Job Category: Corporate
Location: Hamel, MN, US
DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Senior Manager, Environmental, Health, and Safety
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Environmental, Health, & Safety
Reports to: Director, Environmental, Health, and Safety
Flex Work Eligible! This position qualifies for the Flexible Work Policy. Employees receive 75 workdays annually to work remote! The initial amount of days is prorated for the first year based on start date.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
The Senior Manager, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) is responsible for developing and executing the company’s EHS and sustainability strategies across North American operations. This role provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of environmental compliance, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, and sustainability efforts. The Senior Manager works closely with executive leadership, field and manufacturing operations, HR, and Legal to ensure that EHS programs are integrated into business operations, drive performance improvement, reduce risk, and promote a culture of accountability and continuous learning. This position manages a team of professionals, supports enterprise-wide initiatives, and represents the organization in regulatory matters, audits, and external partnerships.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Oversee and ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, federal, and international EHS regulations and standards, including OSHA, EPA, FRA, and Transport Canada.
- Set the strategic direction for EHS programs and lead implementation across all business units and field operations.
- Develop, deploy, and continuously improve integrated EHS management systems.
- Lead complex or high-risk investigations and collaborate with executive leadership on risk mitigation strategies and root cause resolution.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships to embed EHS priorities into business operations, project planning, and capital investment decisions.
- Analyze lagging and leading indicators, dashboards, audit results, and benchmarking data to inform and adjust EHS strategies and objectives.
- Direct engagement with regulatory agencies, external auditors, and certification bodies, including preparing formal submissions and managing compliance actions.
- Lead the recruitment, performance management, mentoring, and professional development of the EHS team, ensuring succession readiness and capability building.
- Develop and manage EHS budgets, resource planning, and cost-benefit analyses of key initiatives.
- Represent EHS in senior leadership meetings, contributing to enterprise risk management, compliance reviews, and business continuity planning.
- Guide company-wide sustainability and ESG initiatives focused on reducing environmental footprint, increasing resource efficiency, and meeting stakeholder expectations.
- Lead cross-functional EHS project teams, manage consultants/vendors, and drive the successful implementation of enterprise-wide improvement initiatives.
- Act as company representative in relevant industry forums, external committees, or professional safety and environmental associations.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or closely related field.
Licenses/Certifications: Must hold or obtain within 90 days of employment and be able to continue to maintain the following certifications:
- First Aid & CPR w/AED
- Railroad Safety training and certifications
- Professional safety or environmental certifications: OHST/CHST, ASP, GSP, CHMM
Experience:
- 8+ yrs of EHS experience, with at least 3 years managing a team of professionals or managing managers in multi-site or field-based environments.
- Knowledge of EHS regulations and demonstrated success in regulatory negotiations or audits.
- Experience building and maintaining EHS management systems, reporting frameworks, and enterprise-level training programs.
- Analytical skills, ability to present findings to executives, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and passport and be able to travel across NA, including to CN and Mexico.
*In lieu of education 12+ years of equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s degree in EHS or Business
Licenses/Certifications: (CSP), (CIH), (PE)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office deskwork requires sitting, walking, using a phone and a computer
- May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
- 50% (or occasionally more) travel including international
- Must be able to safely navigate uneven surfaces, including ballast and outdoor rail yard environments, as well as climb on and off railroad equipment
- Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits to company equipment in a railroad environment
Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.
Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.
Starting pay for the position is between $125,850 – $188,850
Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law
Revised July 2025
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ABOUT
Based in Hamel, Minnesota, Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. designs and builds some of the most sophisticated railway maintenance equipment in the world, delivering high quality products and services to our global customers. This is made possible by employees who are passionate about delivering advanced equipment, innovative solutions, and unrivaled customer service.
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Based in Georgetown, Texas, Loram Technologies, Inc. provides innovative solutions for the railroad industry. From our friction management application systems to our Aurora® track inspection systems, our products are technologically advanced, safer, more efficient, and more productive than traditional maintenance methods.
For more information about LTI go to:
http://www.loramtechnologies.com
Loram is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
Job Title: Senior Manager, Environmental, Health, and Safety
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Environmental, Health, & Safety
Reports to: Director, Environmental, Health, and Safety
Flex Work Eligible! This position qualifies for the Flexible Work Policy. Employees receive 75 workdays annually to work remote! The initial amount of days is prorated for the first year based on start date.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
The Senior Manager, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) is responsible for developing and executing the company’s EHS and sustainability strategies across North American operations. This role provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of environmental compliance, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, and sustainability efforts. The Senior Manager works closely with executive leadership, field and manufacturing operations, HR, and Legal to ensure that EHS programs are integrated into business operations, drive performance improvement, reduce risk, and promote a culture of accountability and continuous learning. This position manages a team of professionals, supports enterprise-wide initiatives, and represents the organization in regulatory matters, audits, and external partnerships.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Oversee and ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, federal, and international EHS regulations and standards, including OSHA, EPA, FRA, and Transport Canada.
- Set the strategic direction for EHS programs and lead implementation across all business units and field operations.
- Develop, deploy, and continuously improve integrated EHS management systems.
- Lead complex or high-risk investigations and collaborate with executive leadership on risk mitigation strategies and root cause resolution.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships to embed EHS priorities into business operations, project planning, and capital investment decisions.
- Analyze lagging and leading indicators, dashboards, audit results, and benchmarking data to inform and adjust EHS strategies and objectives.
- Direct engagement with regulatory agencies, external auditors, and certification bodies, including preparing formal submissions and managing compliance actions.
- Lead the recruitment, performance management, mentoring, and professional development of the EHS team, ensuring succession readiness and capability building.
- Develop and manage EHS budgets, resource planning, and cost-benefit analyses of key initiatives.
- Represent EHS in senior leadership meetings, contributing to enterprise risk management, compliance reviews, and business continuity planning.
- Guide company-wide sustainability and ESG initiatives focused on reducing environmental footprint, increasing resource efficiency, and meeting stakeholder expectations.
- Lead cross-functional EHS project teams, manage consultants/vendors, and drive the successful implementation of enterprise-wide improvement initiatives.
- Act as company representative in relevant industry forums, external committees, or professional safety and environmental associations.
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Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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