Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Pentair Management Company; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Parental leave

Caregiver leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Pentair is seeking an EH&S Specialist for the Manitowoc, WI site. You will lead safety and environmental strategies, partnering with site leadership and operations to foster a proactive safety culture and regulatory compliance.

You will serve as the site SME for EHS, integrating safety into daily operations, conducting risk assessments, leading investigations, and delivering training across all levels. This full-time role offers growth within a global water solutions company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety systems.
• Experience leading incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Lean manufacturing/continuous improvement experience.
• Proven ability to influence and drive accountability.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Analytical problem solver with strong execution focus.
• Ability to work strategically and tactically.
• Comfortable working regularly on the production floor.
• Able to stand, walk, lift occasionally, and use PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the site EHS strategy aligned with Pentair standards.
• Drive a culture of safety excellence through leadership engagement, floor presence, and employee involvement.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and safety audits.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for all levels of the organization.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to embed safety into processes and equipment.
• Monitor and analyze EHS metrics (e.g., TRIR, near misses) to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Support capital projects to ensure safety and environmental considerations are integrated from design through execution.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and corporate EHS teams.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Incident investigations

Leadership and communication

Analytical problem solving

Continuous improvement

Production floor experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS, Engineering, or related field

Job description

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.

We have an opportunity for an EH&S Specialist to join our Manitowoc, WI team. You will be responsible for leading the development and execution of safety and environmental strategies for the Manitowoc Ice manufacturing site. This role partners with site leadership and operations teams to drive a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and integrate EHS into daily operations. This position serves as the site subject matter expert while enabling and holding leaders accountable for safety performance across their areas.

You will:

• Lead and implement the site EHS strategy aligned with Pentair standards and business objectives.
• Drive a culture of safety excellence through leadership engagement, floor presence, and employee involvement.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and safety audits.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for all levels of the organization.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to embed safety into processes and equipment.
• Monitor and analyze EHS metrics (e.g., TRIR, near misses) to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Support capital projects to ensure safety and environmental considerations are integrated from design through execution.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and corporate EHS teams.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in EHS, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety systems
• Experience leading incident investigations and corrective actions
• CSP or similar safety certification preferred
• Lean manufacturing/continuous improvement experience
• Proven ability to influence and drive accountability
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Analytical problem solver with strong execution focus
• Ability to work strategically and tactically
• Comfortable working regularly on the production floor
• Able to stand, walk, lift occasionally, and use PPE as required

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $82300 - $152800/ year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.

Benefits:

• health benefits
• a generous 401(k)
• employee stock purchase program
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• critical illness insurance
• accident insurance
• parental leave
• caregiver leave
• tuition reimbursement
• plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.