Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Environmental Health & Safety Manager; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Manager in Mexico to lead and develop EHS programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and driving a strong safety culture across operations.

You will oversee audits, training, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with regulators and internal teams to minimize risk.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a team with a focus on safety regulations.
• Extensive familiarity with EHS compliance standards across jurisdictions.
• Proven track record implementing and leading EHS programs.
• Experience conducting safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and support EHS staff in devising and enacting programs to foster a safety culture.
• Lead, coach, and develop EHS team members while supporting growth and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external EHS regulations.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Develop standards and procedures for incident and pollution prevention.
• Conduct regular EHS audits and reviews.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans.
• Define, coordinate, or supervise EHS training.
• Support during federal/state audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

EHS regulations

Audits

Risk assessment

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)

Job description

Description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Developing and Lead EHS Programs

• Lead, coordinate and support EHS staff in devising and enacting programs to foster a safety culture.
• Lead, coach, and develop EHS team members while supporting professional growth and organizational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external EHS regulations.
• Maintain good and professional relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Develop standards and procedures for incident and pollution prevention.
• Conduct regular EHS audits and reviews.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans.
• Define, coordinate, or supervise EHS training.
• Support during federal/ state audits.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Collect, analyze, and report EHS metrics.
• Prepare reports for management on trends and improvement actions.
• Analyze accident and incident reports.
• Develop, coordinate and/or conduct EHS audits.

Process Safety and Improvement

• Provide EHS expertise for new and modified processes.
• Analyze statistics and EHS documentation.
• Improve work habits and develop personnel.
• Follow up on actions to resolve EHS issues.
• Propose and implement ergonomic improvement proposals.

Who You Are:

I have a deep understanding of EHS regulations, and I am committed to ensuring that my organization follows all applicable laws and standards. My strong track record of creating and implementing strong EHS initiatives have significantly improved safety performance and reduced risks. In addition to my technical expertise, I am an exceptional leader and communicator who is not afraid to challenge the status quo. I can build strong relationships with employees at all levels, and I’m also a problem-solver who can diagnose and fix the underlying issues before they become serious incidents.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Proven experience leading a team with a focus on safety regulations.
• Extensive familiarity with EHS compliance standards and successful strategies in different legal jurisdictions.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing and leading EHS programs
• Ability to conduct safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and risks.
• Strong communication skills to effectively connect with employees, management, and regulatory agencies.
• Leadership skills to empower and inspire teams to prioritize safety.
• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and address EHS issues.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and management techniques.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience" in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (90% proficiency).
• Master's degree is preferred.
• 10> years of experience in occupational safety, health, and environmental management or equivalent, in a manufacturing environment in a similar position.
• 10 years of experience with a focus on environmental, health, and safety regulations including STPS/NOM.
• Comprehensive understanding of international, national, state, municipal, and Emerson-specific environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Microsoft Excel functions including vlookups, pivot tables, etc.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.