Sr. Manager Environmental Health & Safety - Services

POSITION SUMMARY

Accountable for developing, directing, and assisting services management with implementing Environmental and Safety programs that: Raise associates' awareness of risks and risk control strategies; Reduce, eliminate, and protect associates from hazards in the workplace that may result in occupational injuries, illnesses, and financial losses; Verify all operations and service work, including construction activities, comply with all federal, state, local and corporate laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Participate as a member of the Vertiv global EHS leadership team and contribute to the development of policy and procedure that that enhance the safety of our operations and minimize the impact of our manufacturing operations on the environment. This individual would be responsible for implementation of Vertiv global standard as well as regulatory compliance at multiple sites/locations across the US and Canada.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify safety and environmental hazards inherent in our services and construction operations and establish guidelines and assist management with implementing procedures to protect associates and the environment from those hazards.
• Lead and guide the North America Services organization's efforts on managing all aspects of EHS. Participate on operations leadership teams within the region. Provide guidance and advice to executive leadership on enhancing the organizational culture.
• Investigate all incidents, near-miss incidents, and occupational injuries to determine causes and implement corrective actions.
• Understand the implementation of LIFE/SIF (Serious Injury and Fatality prevention), HOP (Human and Organizational Performance) and other recent developments in safety management.
• Manage the occupational injury process and coordinate all return-to-work activities.
• Investigate and establish standards for personal protective equipment.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to exposure factors concerning occupational illnesses and accidents and prepare reports.
• Review safety and environmental programs for compliance with company standards, government regulations and customer expectations.
• Work with customers to ensure our safety-related on-site activities are aligned with our contracts and their expectations.
• Develops incident prevention and loss-control systems and programs for incorporation into operational policies.
• Develop and implement environmental programs to assure compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations and in support of company environmental guidelines including but not limited to air permitting, hazardous and non-hazardous waste collection and disposal, and management of refrigerants.
• Manage and coordinate safety activities to ensure implementation of best practice safety activities throughout Business Unit and assist the global team in adopting relevant policies.
• Monitor programs/reports for trends and take appropriate action to alert management.
• Provide technical input to teams and recommend future environmental and safety preventative actions including alternative methods or equipment to eliminate potential problem areas.
• Create, administer, and conduct safety and environmental training to support established programs.
• Develop, track, analyze, and communicate reactive and proactive safety statistics and environmental reporting and statistics.
• Submit all required safety and environmental reports on time and accurately as required by laws and regulations.
• Coordinate involvement with regulatory and management system inspections and audits.
• Devises methods to evaluate safety program and conducts or directs evaluations.
• Advise management of any upcoming environmental and safety legislation that will affect the operations of the services team.
• Evaluates technical and scientific publications concerned with safety management to update knowledge of safety program developments.
• Supervise employees involved in environmental and safety activities, including assigning and reviewing work and evaluating performance.
• Supervise, delegate, and prioritize workload.
• Implement staff procedure and conduct staff meetings.
• Oversee office functions.
• Train staff on policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Other special projects as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Environmental, Safety, Engineering, or related field
• 10 years to 15 years of experience in Environment and Safety technical capacity.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in EHS management, preferably in electronic/electrical services, electrical generation/distribution, construction, petrochemicals, biotechnology, consumer products or other progressive industries.
• Experience including program development and implementation.
• Thorough knowledge of US and Canadian EHS regulations, standards, and best practices, with the ability to interpret and apply them effectively.
• Emphasis on electrical safety, ARC Flash, Lockout, Work at Height, Crane Activity, Mobile Equipment operation and other high risk activities.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, engage, and empower teams to achieve EHS goals and objectives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
• Understanding of effective Lean and operating system implementation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects.
• Ability to present analysis, results, and options to management in a clear, concise way.
• Excellent interpersonal skills

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• No unique physical or environmental demands.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• 25%-50%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

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Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.