EHS Manager - Davenport, IA

MSCCN; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s Mission Systems division in Davenport, IA is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs at the site. You will develop and drive programs to meet regulatory and corporate requirements, aiming for a Zero Incident culture while managing training, reporting, audits, and regulatory interfaces.

Required: Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in EHS in manufacturing; CSP/CHMM certifications preferred; process improvements and cross-functional leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in EHS in manufacturing.
• Export-control eligibility for U.S. work.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead site EHS targets in line with corporate initiatives.
• Drive proactive actions to mitigate risks (environmental, safety, health).
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/local EHS regs for safe operations.
• Assign MESH cross-functional champions and engage teams.
• Manage EHS data processes (injuries, metrics, action items).
• Ensure key EHS controls are in place and on PM schedule.
• Provide oversight for compliance with environmental regulations (RCRA, SPCC, etc.).
• Submit environmental reports accurately and on time.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies during audits.
• Develop and deliver site EHS training and communications.
• Support Management of Change program and process changes.
• Promote a zero-incident EHS culture.
• Manage EHS Training Plan.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Time management

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor’s degree (accredited institution)

Environmental Science/Environmental Mgmt/Engineering

CSP/CHMM certifications

Tools

ISO 14001 knowledge

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS- Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division is currently seeking a EHS Manager. This role is based in Davenport, IA.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $130000 - $190000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

Join a leader in aerospace innovation! Eaton’s Mission Systems division manufactures mission critical components for commercial aircraft, military life support systems, and aerial refueling products. As one of the Top 20 major employers in the Quad Cities, we are growing and hiring for an EHS Manager.

The EHS Manager will develop, implement, and drive programs to enable the facility to meet regulatory and corporate requirements. The EHS Manager supports the creation of a strong culture that engages employees in the achievement of the company’s goal of a “Zero Incident” Culture.

This role is accountable for: directing EHS activities at the location, establishing EHS objectives and targets; internal reporting of EHS performance; communication of national, area, and local regulatory requirements. This role is responsible for: maintaining ISO 14001 certification; assuring accurate and complete EHS reporting of metrics; assuring closure of MESH and regulatory agency findings on a timely basis; completion of required training for EHS personnel; managing interfaces with the public and governmental authorities with adverse findings and enforcement actions; directing actions during crises; creating a strong EHS culture that engages employees throughout the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation of the site EHS targets and objectives in support of corporate, regional and business group EHS strategic initiatives designed to drive EHS culture, compliance, and results.
• Drives preventative and proactive action projects to mitigate and eliminate risks through root cause identification and corrective actions for environmental, safety and health activities.
• Ensures that the federal, state, and local EHS regulations are met including air, land, and water to provide a safe working environment for employees, and a clean and healthful environment for the community.
• Work to assign MESH cross-functional element champions and facilitate their engagement in ownership of the MESH elements.
• Use established EHS data processes to manage data such as injuries and illnesses, environmental metrics, risk assessments, EHS action items and other pertinent information.
• Work with site leadership team and facilities to ensure that all key EHS operational controls are in place, on a PM program, and that EHS action items are resolved on a timely basis.
• Provide technical oversight to ensure compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations including: RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, CAA, CWA, etc.
• Ensure environmental compliance reports are submitted accurately and on time.
• Serve as liaison with applicable external regulatory agencies during compliance audits.
• Develop and manage compliance trainings and site-wide communications to address near misses, incidents, and to promote employee engagement.
• Provide guidance and support for the Eaton’s Management of Change Program. (facilities changes, chemical reviews and process changes).
• Motivate and drive culture change toward zero incident EHS culture.
• Manage and support EHS Training Plan
• All other related duties as assigned.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications:

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of (5) five years’ experience working in an Environmental, Health & Safety or related discipline within a manufacturing environment.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• “This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.”

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other EHS related field preferred; other four-year degrees will be considered
• 3 years experience in managing people
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and management system.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certification.
• Comprehension of industry, state, and country EHS requirements
• Ability to lead and support cross-functional teams
• Ability to listen effectively and express ideas clearly to exchange information in a team environment
• Ability to make independent judgments on technical issues
• Strong time management and organizational skills