Sr EHS Manager
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About the role
This position has been designated as on-site (5 days) and is considered a safety-sensitive role. The Environmental, Health, & Safety Leader is responsible for managing and leading the EH&S function, providing strategic and tactical direction, leadership, and technical support to advance EH&S requirements in conjunction with Trane Technologies requirements. This role reports to the Aftermarket Leader.
Responsibilities
- Analyze safety data to lead and coordinate the safety effort for continual improvement; recommend changes to protect workers and educate employees on how to prevent health problems through safety training programs.
- Investigate accidents to identify causes and find ways to prevent them in the future.
- Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the safety program using established goals.
- Investigate industrial accidents, near-miss incidents, and occupational injuries to determine causes, install preventive measures, and manage return-to-work activities.
- Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to employees on safety initiatives and necessary changes.
- Ensure safety and health training is organized and conducted.
- Conduct regular audits of office areas, warehouses, and job sites to detect existing or potential risks and hazards; ensure recommended corrective or preventative measures are completed in a timely manner.
- Identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices.
- Coordinate employee safety programs to determine their adequacy, including review of short- and long-term strategic safety planning and development.
- Ensure all safety-related records are accurately maintained and in compliance with OSHA or other regulatory agency rules and regulations and IR procedures.
- Implement Ingersoll Rand environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures to be followed by company personnel in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
- Oversee the administration of the workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier, administering the return-to-work program, and being responsible for case management.
- Network with other EHS Leaders in the region and other sales offices as appropriate; participate on corporate teams as needed to assist in the development of safety policies and procedures.
- Other functions may be assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of eight (8) years of Environmental Health and Safety experience in a related industry/field with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Safety Sciences; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing effective safety programs, strategies, policies, training, and procedures.
- Working knowledge of Mechanical Contracting, Commercial HVAC, and related Services business is strongly preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations; experience in the interpretation of local and state environmental and safety standards.
- Knowledge and understanding of workers' compensation, FMLA, and interpretation of state and local safety guidelines as they apply.
- Experience and knowledge of Environmental regulations and permitting.
- Experience and proven competency in managing projects on environmental footprint reduction (Waste, energy, GHG), including materials of concern (Metals and VOC) and methods of reduction.
- Demonstrated ability to understand, train, and lead a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated effective situation leadership, quick and continuous learning style, and high-impact project/program management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite applications required.
- Certifications such as CSP, OHSP, MFP are preferred but not required.
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 (up to 8% company contribution).
- Paid time off, including support for volunteer and parental leave needs.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs, along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Pay
Base pay range: $120,000 - $155,000. The actual base pay may vary based on seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. This role is incentive-eligible and not commission-based.