Transco Rail Services
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
Grow Your Career with Transco Rail Services
At Transco Rail Services, we don't just repair railcars, we help keep North America moving. As part of Marmon Rail, a Berkshire Hathaway company, we deliver industry-leading railcar repair, maintenance, and field services through a growing network of locations across North America. Behind every successful operation is a team of dedicated professionals supporting our employees, customers, and facilities.
Built on more than a century of rail industry expertise, we're investing in our people, expanding our operations, and creating rewarding career opportunities for employees who are ready to grow with us.
We are seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to join our team in Houston, Texas. This role is ideal for a safety-focused leader who is passionate about protecting employees, ensuring environmental compliance, driving continuous improvement, and creating a culture where safety is embedded in everything we do.
Position Details:
- Role: Environmental Health & Safety Manager (EHS)
- Location: Houston, Texas 77049
- Compensation: $95,000 - $110,000, salary-exempt
- Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 3:00pm (with flexibility)
What You’ll Do:
As an Environmental Health & Safety Manager, you will play a key role in supporting operational excellence by leading environmental, health, safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives while helping drive employee engagement, risk reduction, and continuous improvement across the facility.
On any given day, you will:
- Lead and manage all environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, FRA, state, local, and company requirements.
- Conduct facility audits, inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analyses while driving corrective and preventive actions.
- Develop, implement, and sustain site EHS programs, training initiatives, and safety culture improvements.
- Manage environmental compliance activities, including waste management, permitting, recordkeeping, reporting, and vendor coordination.
- Support plant leadership by identifying risks, tracking performance metrics, and implementing strategies that improve safety, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
- Lead new hire safety orientation and ongoing employee safety training programs.
- Serve as the primary point of contact during regulatory inspections, audits, and customer visits related to environmental and safety compliance.
- Partner with operational leaders to drive continuous improvement initiatives and reinforce safe work practices throughout the facility.
What We’re Looking For:
We are seeking individuals who bring strong leadership skills, a commitment to safety excellence, and the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels of the organization.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, environmental compliance, or safety management.
- Minimum of 3 years of EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, environmental permitting, industrial safety programs, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Strong communication, coaching, and training abilities.
- Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn business and compliance management systems.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHMM, or equivalent.
- Railcar repair, transportation, heavy industrial, or manufacturing industry experience.
- Experience leading safety culture transformation, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional projects.
- Knowledge of AAR and FRA regulations and rail industry compliance requirements.
Work Environment:
This position may involve:
- Working in a combination of office, operational, industrial, railcar repair, or field-service environments
- Regular interaction with employees, customers, vendors, and business partners
- Supporting facility operations through both administrative and on-site engagement
- Exposure to equipment, moving machinery, noise, dust, varying temperatures, and weather conditions when visiting operational areas
- Managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Adherence to all company safety, quality, and environmental standards, including required PPE when entering operational work areas
Why Join Transco?
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning Day One
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement (where applicable)
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on business operations and employee success
- The stability and strength of a Berkshire Hathaway company with a local, team-oriented culture
Don’t Meet Every Qualification?
We still encourage you to apply.
We're looking for individuals who are collaborative, dependable, and eager to make an impact. If that's you, we'd love to hear from you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Transco is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any legally protected status.
Pay Range:
90,000.00 - 110,000.00
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
