Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist, Manager

Carrier; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Time off and Leave

Disability

Life Insurance

Tax-Advantaged Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Carrier is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist/Manager for our Indianapolis manufacturing facility to drive compliance and continuous safety improvements. You will partner with operations on the shop floor to investigate incidents and implement corrective actions while tracking safety metrics and ensuring alignment with OSHA, EPA, and DOT standards.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and 5+ years in industrial EHS, with a proactive safety culture focus, experience with JHAs, risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years in industrial EHS in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA/EPA/DOT regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience leading incident investigations and corrective-action programs.
• Ability to coach teams and drive a safety-focused culture on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain site EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct safety inspections, JHAs, and risk assessments across the facility.
• Track TRIR and safety metrics; prepare monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and company standards; audits support.
• Coordinate safety training, safety committees, and employee engagement.

Skills

Incident investigations

Root cause analyses

HOP principles

Floor coaching

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist / Manager to oversee and drive EHS compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous safety improvements at our Indianapolis manufacturing facility. Reporting to the EHS Leader, this individual will serve as a key operational partner on the shop floor, leading incident investigations, executing root cause analyses, tracking safety metrics (TRIR), and ensuring full alignment with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company standards.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in industrial manufacturing environments and a proactive approach to building a safety-first culture through employee engagement, safety committee leadership, and Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) principles.

Safety & Operational Risk Management

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of site EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments across the facility.
• Lead workplace incident, injury, near-miss, and property damage investigations to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Track corrective actions and leading/lagging safety indicators to ensure timely closure of identified safety risks.
• Monitor day-to-day shop floor safety requirements, including personal protective equipment (PPE) programs (safety shoes, prescription glasses, etc.).

Environmental Compliance & Sustainability

• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations regarding air emissions, hazardous waste, stormwater, wastewater, and chemical management.
• Conduct environmental inspections and oversee the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Support site sustainability initiatives and environmental performance improvement projects.

Training, Engagement & Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate and conduct employee safety training programs, including new hire orientations.
• Support safety committees and promote employee involvement to foster a proactive safety culture.
• Apply Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) principles to improve human error learning and system safeguards.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence initiatives.

Compliance, Data & Reporting

• Ensure strict compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company standards.
• Maintain accurate EHS databases, permit documentation, training records, and reporting systems.
• Calculate and analyze site safety metrics (such as TRIR) and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual EHS reports for management.
• Assist with internal and external EHS audits and monitor regulatory changes for program updates.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of industrial Environmental Health and Safety Specialist experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state/federal regulatory standards.
• Proven experience performing incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementations.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and floor-coaching skills.
• Knowledge or practical application of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles.
• Experience working within a unionized manufacturing facility.
• Prior experience managing or mentoring direct reports or EHS technicians.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

Thisposition is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives

• Retirement Benefits

• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation

• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account

• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

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