EH&S Manager

nVent; Solon (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off including volunteer time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a seasoned EHS leader to drive environmental, health and safety strategy at our Solon, IA plant. You will lead risk assessments, oversee compliance with OSHA and EPA, and champion a ZERO HARM culture across all levels.

Collaboration with plant management and HR will align initiatives with business priorities and sustainability goals. The role requires a strong manufacturing background, extensive regulatory knowledge, and the ability to influence stakeholders while mentoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Science, Safety or Environmental disciplines.
• 5+ years leading safety and/or environmental management systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations and their plant application.
• Collaborates cross-functionally and influences stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advance EHS strategy with clear, consistent direction.
• Be a visible safety leader with shop floor presence and mentorship.
• Collaborate with Plant Manager to align EHS with site priorities.
• Identify hazards and mitigate risk across plant teams.
• Drive a ZERO HARM culture and safe behaviors.
• Monitor OSHA/EPA requirements and translate into practical solutions.
• Own environmental programs for waste, water, energy and compliance.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation with HR and Legal.
• Lead incident reporting, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Deliver EHS training meeting regulatory and company requirements.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA knowledge

EPA knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering, Science, Safety, or Environmental

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Lead and advance EHS strategy by providing clear, consistent direction that supports both people and business outcomes.
• 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.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelors in Engineering, Science, Safety, or Environmental disciplines.
• 5+ years of progressive experience leading safety and/or environmental management systems.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, with the ability to apply them effectively in a plant setting.
• Ability to collaborate cross functionally.
• Ability to communicate with and influence key stakeholders.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • 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. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

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.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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