Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Emerson Electric Co; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co. in Boulder, Colorado seeks an experienced Environmental Health and Safety leader to oversee the management, development, and continuous improvement of EHS programs.

You will lead the site EHS team, implement processes, train personnel, conduct risk assessments, and drive safety initiatives toward ZERO incidents. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities, and Supply Chain to integrate best practices, supervise risk assessments and audits, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS programs in manufacturing.
• Experience with OSHA, EPA, CDPHE, DOT, NFPA, ASME standards and internal audits.
• Strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site EHS function including workforce planning, development, succession planning, performance management, and resource allocation.
• Chair the Executive EHS Steering Committee and provide updates on performance, risks, regulatory developments, and improvement plans.
• Develop and continuously improve EHS policies, programs, standards, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Partner across Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities, Supply Chain, and Quality to embed EHS into operations.
• Represent the site on Emerson Measurement Solutions Global Safety and Health Leadership Team.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Risk assessment

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS/Engineering/Industrial Hygiene

Job description

Ready to elevate your Environmental Health and Safety expertise? Emerson has an incredible opportunity for you! Based in our Boulder, Colorado location, you will oversee the management, development, and continuous improvement of environmental, safety and health programs. Your role includes leading the site EHS team, implementing and revising EHS processes, training site personnel, conducting risk assessments, and leading safety initiatives. With strong analytical and communication skills, you'll work closely with various collaborators to enhance our safety and health programs on our journey to ZERO incidents.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead the site EHS function, including workforce planning, employee development, succession planning, performance management, and resource allocation.
• Chair the monthly Executive EHS Steering Committee and provide leadership with regular updates on EHS performance, risks, regulatory developments, resource needs, and improvement plans.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, programs, standards, and best practices while ensuring compliance with local, state, federal, and corporate requirements.
• Partner across Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, and Administrative functions to strengthen safety culture and integrate EHS best practices into operations.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to site leadership and represent the site on the Emerson Measurement Solutions Global Safety and Health Leadership Team.
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, and internal and external audit activities.
• Oversee industrial hygiene programs, including monitoring and controlling noise, chemical, physical, and ergonomic hazards.
• Manage environmental compliance programs, including air emissions, wastewater, storm water, and hazardous waste requirements.
• Provide executive oversight of emergency preparedness, crisis response, business continuity integration, drills, training, and external agency relationships.
• Support capital planning and investment decisions to ensure EHS risks, compliance requirements, and operational considerations are incorporated into project planning, and oversee Workers' Compensation programs.

Who You Are:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and expertise in Environmental, Health, Safety laws and regulations.
• Ability to relate to all kinds of people and build relationships based on trust and credibility
• Effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups and among diverse styles and position levels
• Must be willing and able to collaborate and influence management in different groups such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities/Maintenance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, and Administrative
• Creates strategies that show a clear connection between visions and action

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, or related safety science.
• 8+ years of experience developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS programs in a manufacturing environment, including machinery, chemicals, noise, welding, manual material handling, hazardous waste, storm water, and injury case management.
• Demonstrated communication, leadership, team development, and influencing skills.
• Applied knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, including OSHA, FM Global, EPA, CDPHE, DOT, NFPA, and ASME standards, with the ability to conduct internal audits and support external compliance audits.
• Experience developing and delivering EHS training.
• Familiarity with office and industrial ergonomics.
• Ability to set priorities, allocate resources, manage EHS operating and capital budgets, and balance immediate operational needs with long-term EHS strategy.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Professional certification (CSP, ASP, CIH, etc.) preferred.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office® products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, 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 opportunitie