EHS Projects & Solutions Manager

Eaton; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 108,749 - 159,499; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Job summary

A leading global energy management company is seeking an EHS Projects & Solutions Manager in Bridgeport, West Virginia. The role involves leading and managing safety management systems, developing strategies for safety initiatives, and providing guidance on complex safety issues. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, at least 7 years of experience in EHS within the industrial or construction sector, and be willing to travel up to 30%. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in EHS in the industrial, electrical, and construction industry.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Must be willing to travel up to 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage safety management systems and strategies.
• Develop strategies for safety initiatives.
• Provide guidance on complex safety issues.

Skills

Safety leadership

EHS management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Safety and Health or Environmental Sciences

Job description

EHS Projects & Solutions Manager

Salary range: $108,749.97 - $159,499.96 per year. Eligible for variable incentive program.

What You’ll Do

To lead, and manage the safety management system and strategies to support the Projects Organization. Partner with leaders to drive strategic corporate and divisional initiatives and safety management. Develop strategies for maintaining safety initiatives at all locations. Provide guidance and direction to business leaders on complex safety issues. Coach managers to become effective safety leaders. Lead safety projects that impact the Division when assigned. The position will own the management and development of EESS Safety Programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide management and oversight of EHS processes and initiatives
• Identify gaps and help drive ongoing improvement through existing programs and develop new safety programs/requirements as needed
• Work closely with leadership and employees to promote knowledge of and conformity with EHS programs and requirements
• Assist with identifying safety exposure/risks areas and developing short‑term and long‑term strategies/corrective actions
• Coordinate / conduct required safety training and additional training to meet local leaderships specific safety needs
• Partner with business leaders to assist with identifying and developing local safety initiatives that meet current requirements and additional specific safety needs
• Manage safety prequalification platforms to meet customer safety requirements
• Develop and implement safety programs for deployment to a distributive/remote workforce including new PPE requirements, corporate policies and regulations and local/state requirements
• Coordinate / lead safety meetings, provide details of updates to safety program, changes, and develop safety topics
• Develop and support site safety contacts in maintaining and driving a culture of continuous improvement for safety
• Work with other EHS Managers to maintain consistency across each region/group
• Participate / lead evaluation and learning from injuries, conditions and incidents that do or could involve actual or potential liability, and assist in the development of corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Provide technical / analytical guidance regarding OSHA and DOT regulations, as well as consensus standards (i.e., NFPA, ASTM, ANSI, etc.)
• Assist with safety‑related teams, including leading and facilitating RCAs as needed
• Facilitate open communication and sharing of best practices
• Monitor and communicate regulatory requirements and ensure the organization understands how specific requirements pertain to their business and to follow regulations such as OSHA and DOT
• Develop and maintain progressive relationships with field employees via strong communication processes and initiatives
• Assist with regulatory inquiries and investigations as needed (ex. OSHA)
• Lead / manage company or division‑wide projects / teams
• Other duties as assigned

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 7 years of experience in EHS in industrial, electrical, and construction industry
• Must be willing to travel up to 30% of the time
• Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver’s license
• No relocation is being offered for this position; candidate must reside within the United States. Active duty military candidates exempt.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health or Environmental Sciences, engineering (electrical, mechanical, or engineering technology) or related field with equivalent experience in safety and health. Safety certifications include CSP (preferred), ASP, STS, and CHST.
• Ability to analyze safety data and determine gap closure
• Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with electrical and electronic equipment
• Previous experience delivering informative/instructional presentations to field‑based and management level employees
• Exceptional ability to create and promote cooperation and teamwork
• Demonstrated leadership ability to champion positive change
• Experience preparing and delivering presentations and demonstrations to diverse audiences
• Experience developing safety and training programs
• Possess a cooperative temperament and have demonstrated ability to create and maintain a positive working relationship with employees and contractors
• Experience analyzing safety‑related incidents, including analysis of root cause
• Excellent business acumen
• Possession of a valid unrestricted driver’s license and a personally owned or leased vehicle to commute to various facilities throughout the assigned territory
• Background in Project/Construction Safety and Contractor Safety
• Knowledge of human and organizational performance
• Demonstrated experience working divisional or company‑wide

Skills & EEO Statement

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Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide paid and unpaid time away from work. For more detail, see the Eaton Benefits Overview.