Director Environmental, Health & Safety

Position Overview

The role is for a Director of Environmental, Health & Safety for Eaton Corporation's Global Energy Infrastructure (GEIS) business. The role can be located in Beachwood, OH, or be fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Support a $2.5 billion global business with over 3,000 employees.
• Develop and implement a sustainable approach to continually improve the EHS performance and culture for GEIS and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Contribute to the development and advancement of the sustainability vision, strategy, management systems, and business processes.
• Provide guidance and insight on EHS matters that impact business performance and objectives.
• Implement environment, safety and health programs (MESH) aligned with Corporate Eaton requirements.
• Achieve accurate, timely, and complete reporting of metrics for verifiable world-class performance.
• Build relationships with governmental and 3rd party authorities on matters of mutual concern.
• Develop and conduct EHS educational/training programs for the Group & division leadership, operations, and site EHS teams.
• Facilitate knowledge and best practice sharing across the division and integrate Corporate, Group, and Regional EHS initiatives.
• Support EHS risk assessment initiatives and risk mitigation, including property/fire protection programs and business continuity programs.
• Ensure deployment of security and crisis management programs and provide guidance during EHS/Security emergencies.
• Facilitate the evaluation and implementation of environmentally responsible methods to reduce operational environmental footprint.
• Support initiatives to improve environmental conditions in the community and foster employee wellness and off-the-job safety.
• Manage funds for EHS capital expenditure and Group EHS programs.
• Coordinate with the company's U.S. Workers’ Compensation provider to ensure compliance with state regulations and minimize corporate liability through active case management.
• Conduct third-party external supplier audits in conjunction with the supplier qualification organization.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in one or more of the applied areas and 8 years working in a business or manufacturing setting.
• Expert knowledge of industry, state, and country environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes.
• Professional certification preferred (Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or country equivalent).
• Likely authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.

Eaton Leadership Attributes

• Effectively drives and manages change, challenges the status quo, and champions new and innovative ideas.
• Demonstrates professional presence, communicates articulately and confidently.
• Effectively leverages functional and cross-functional resources to solve problems, improve processes, and meet objectives.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Demonstrated success in effectively and confidently providing “leadership” to employees in a constantly changing environment.

Education

• An undergraduate degree is required.
• A Master’s degree is preferred.

Compensation

The expected annual salary range for this role is $182,000 - $266,000 a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Location

The role can be located in Beachwood, OH, or be fully remote.