EHS Programs and Compliance Assurance Leader, Americas

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About the role

The Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Program and Compliance Assurance Leader, Americas is responsible for managing, leading, and tracking the implementation of EHS programs, including Process Safety Management (PSM) programs at required locations across America's ISC. This position provides strategic and tactical direction, leadership, and technical support to advance EHS requirements in conjunction with Trane Technologies, Regional, and SBU requirements, serving as the SME for PSM. Core responsibilities include compliance assurance activities such as internal and external audits, ensuring sites meet regulatory and company obligations. Additional responsibilities include supporting the SBU EHS director on assigned initiatives. This position requires up to 50% travel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure EHS Standard Work is implemented and layered audits are conducted based on Trane Technologies business operating system (BOS) requirements.
• Manage and implement the EHS Management System requirements across the Region.
• Support the launch of all activities needed to incorporate standard work.
• Develop a culture of process discipline around leaders following standard work.
• Develop EHS & business Leaders to create, implement, and sustain EHS standard work at each site across the Region.
• Manage & Implement Process Safety Management (PSM) at locations where required, ensuring systems, procedures, competency, and best practices are applied.
• Onboard and develop internal PSM resources where assigned at plant locations.
• Directly interface with PSM consultants to drive PSM program development and implementation.
• Work with sites across the Region during PSM audits to assist with audit preparation and subsequent closure of findings.
• Ensure systems are in place to monitor and achieve compliance with all OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agency requirements at all locations, including assisting sites with audit preparation and closure of findings.
• Create and implement systems to ensure compliance with internal company requirements such as action tracking system (ATS), Compliance Calendar, Permit Manager, Immersion Tracker (EHS Management System).
• Provide professional problem-solving input to both short-term and long-term opportunities. Manage and provide recommendations on EHS resource requirements.
• Implement strategies to reduce work site incidents/events in alignment with EHS reduction goals.
• Coach and develop plant EHS teams around performance of root cause analysis on accidents/injuries to determine specific actions needed to prevent reoccurrence.
• Provide timely information and guidance for leadership including EHS performance trends, root cause corrective actions for incidences and near misses.
• Support employee engagement around EHS and other key initiatives of the leadership team.
• Work as liaison between business unit/corporate and service teams to resolve issues and concerns.
• Develop strategies to remain current on information, legislation, and technical advances within EHS and understand their impact on assigned operations.
• Support M&A activities, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years of direct EHS management and supervisory responsibility.
• Proven skills within implementation of complex safety programs and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, PSM, EPA, and DOT regulations; experience in the interpretation of local and state environmental and safety standards.

Skills

• Results-oriented, manufacturing process background with proven ability to successfully implement EHS Management system elements, including Process Safety Management.
• One or more safety-related professional certifications desired (e.g., CHMM, CSP).
• Proven ability to teach and coach others for performance and overall success.
• Knowledge of material concerns (metals & VOCs) and familiarity with most effective methods of utilization/exposure reduction and control.
• Solid experience in Environmental laws (Waste, Air, and Water).
• Demonstrated experience in the integration of EHS into the manufacturing process preferred.
• Proven ability to interact effectively with all levels of leadership and plant personnel.
• Computer and analytical skills, high motivation, and passion for EHS management with minimal direction.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification, familiarity with lean manufacturing tools including basic problem solving (BPS).

Schedule

Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

Pay

Annual Base Salary Range: $123,721.66 - $173,004.99. This is a salaried position with incentive eligibility. The actual compensation will depend on factors such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation.

Benefits

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs with generous incentives.
• Family building benefits including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution (total up to 8% company contribution).
• Paid time off including 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Note: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.