EHS Manager

About the role

Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. In this position, you will lead and advance EHS strategy by providing clear, consistent direction that supports both people and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Be a visible safety leader with a strong shop floor presence—recognized as the go to expert for safety, health, and environmental mentorship.
• Collaborate closely with the Plant Manager and leadership team to align EHS initiatives with site priorities and long term objectives.
• Proactively identify workplace hazards and collaborate with plant teams to eliminate or mitigate risk.
• Champion a ZERO HARM culture, driving safe behaviors and practices across all levels of the organization.
• Monitor and interpret EHS regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA), assess potential impacts, and translate requirements into practical, effective solutions.
• Own environmental programs related to waste, water, and energy, supporting both regulatory compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Engage employees at all levels to identify, develop, and implement continuous EHS improvements.
• Manage EHS documentation, permits, and vendor relationships, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation cases, partnering with HR and Legal to drive appropriate outcomes.
• Lead incident reporting and investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action follow up.
• Facilitate EHS training programs, ensuring all regulatory and company requirements are met and well understood.

Requirements

• Background in Engineering, Science, Safety, or Environmental disciplines preferred
• Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental, engineering, construction management or related preferred
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred
• 7+ years of progressive experience leading safety and/or environmental management systems
• Experience working in a manufacturing or construction environment
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, with the ability to apply them effectively in a plant setting

About the company

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes.

Benefits

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes: Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.