Director, EH&S - Iberia, Africa and Middle East OU

Otis Elevator Co.; Cataluña; Híbrido; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a Director of EHS for the Iberia, Africa, and Middle East regions. This pivotal role involves ensuring environmental and safety compliance across various operations, developing governance programs, and leading strategic initiatives to enhance EHS practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in EHS management, a strong understanding of regulatory requirements, and exceptional leadership skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and commitment to safety, and be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment and workplace safety.

Servicios

Employee Scholar Program

Training and Development Opportunities

Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Health and Wellness Programs

Formación

• Experience in Operational, EHS, or Field Capacity is essential.
• Strong knowledge of global EHS regulations and best practices required.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement EHS compliance governance programs.
• Lead partnerships to ensure EHS practices are supported across EMEA.

Conocimientos

EHS Compliance

Project Management

Regulatory Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Educación

Degree in Environmental Science or Engineering

Certification in EHS Management

Herramientas

EHS Management Systems

Descripción del empleo

Director, EH&S - Iberia, Africa and Middle East OU

Apply remote type Hybrid locations Golfo De Salónica 73, 28033 MADRID, Spain time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date : June 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id 20124140

Date Posted : 2025-02-13

Country : Spain

Role Overview :

As the Director, EH&S – EMEA – Iberia, Africa and Middle East OU, you will be responsible for providing support to Otis EMEA efforts related to environmental and safety compliance. In your role you will partner with Otis EHS, Engineering and Field Operations to identify, anticipate, assess hazards, design / implement company EH&S policies and management systems, maintain regulatory compliance / training and reduce the impact of incidents and losses.

Job Responsibilities :

• Design and implement a governance program to monitor EHS compliance and risk management, including Operating Unit Area auditing for Otis’ Field Locations.
• Develop and implement an Operating Unit level EHS management system and compliance programs to ensure compliance with applicable local, regional, national, worldwide EHS regulations, directives, and standards.
• Lead partnership with both Otis Operations and Operating Unit leadership team as well as front-line supervision to ensure the EH&S practices and standard work are supported across EMEA.
• Actively participate in management review meetings including presenting on strategy, safety metrics, and KPIs.
• Monitor, interpret, and assess existing or emerging EHS laws, regulations, regulatory policy, and industry practices, determine operational and business impacts, and develop, integrate and execute global EHS strategies, policies, programs, procedures, standards, training, processes and actions.
• Function in leadership role ensuring appropriate, EHS technical, engineering, and legal support regarding regulatory activity and external engagement related to EHS activities, including reporting, inspections, notices of non-compliance, enforcement actions, and permitting issues.
• Function in leadership role to assist in the measurement of OU focused EHS performance metrics and evaluate trends for continuous improvement and corrective measures.
• Lead continuous improvement actions, programs and / or processes on compliance assurance, incident prevention, injury prevention, ESG focus and other EHS performance indicators.
• Facilitate with EMEA EHS VP regarding management reviews, reporting on EHS performance and tactical and strategic improvement planning.
• Develop and support both strategic vision and tactical engagement for key elements of the company's learning and development program for its Operations and EHS teams to facilitate a culture of continuous improvement and EHS excellence.
• Partner and collaborate with the Regional EHS leaders and other functions to influence and manage EHS resources and projects and business decisions.
• Travel in Operating Unit locations and support operations where necessary – 50% to 75% in Operating Unit.

What You Will Need to be Successful :

• Industry experience in Operational, EHS, or Field Capacity.
• Knowledge of global EHS legal and regulatory requirements, technical expertise, EHS engineering knowledge, best practices and EHS management systems.
• Possess tactical and strategic regulatory leadership and direction, as well as work well with limited supervision while being responsible for project management, compliance assurance, risk mitigation, injury prevention and environmental management.
• Experience prioritizing and managing multiple, technically complex assignments concurrently.
• Organized, analytical, detail-oriented, problem-solver, project management skills and focus on results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along the ability to effectively speak in public and provide presentations to senior management and groups of employees.
• Strong leadership, coaching skills, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

Apply today to join us and build what’s next!

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. W e move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do.

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!

Otis is An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

About Us

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