Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Carrier Corporation; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 158,000; 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 Global Corporation seeks an EH&S Specialist for the U.S. Central Region. You will audit, coordinate and advance EH&S programs to ensure compliance with laws and Carrier standards, supporting regional operations from a location near a major airport. The role requires collaboration with leadership and field teams to drive safety improvements across markets.

The position emphasizes program development, training delivery and incident prevention with travel across the Central US.

Qualifications

• Experience with safety programs, regulatory compliance and risk assessments.
• Ability to develop, implement and measure EHS programs.
• Willingness to travel regionally up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Audit, coordinate and facilitate EH&S policies and programs.
• Support regional leadership and cross-team EHS needs.
• Develop and deliver EHS training and procedural updates.

Skills

HVAC/EHS experience

Travel up to 50%

Education

High School diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree

CIH / CSP certification

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Enablon/EHS data systems

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.

About the Role

Carrier’s North America Field Business is seeking an EH&S Specialist for our U.S. Central Region. This position is responsible for the auditing, coordination and facilitation of EH&S policies and programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Carrier standards. Our functional purpose is to support Carrier’s mission by creating business value through sustainable, world-class EH&S solutions.

This role can be located anywhere in the Central US close to a major airport.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Regional Leadership Team in achieving regional operations success.




• Provide support for other Company teams as needed and directed, including North America and Carrier Enterprise EHS support.




• Assist in the development, implementation, and measurement of EHS programs, strategies, policies, training, and procedures in alignment with Corporate and Business expectations.




• Provide continual improvement opportunities through auditing, inspection and training events and facilitation support for these activities.




• Visit markets and job sites on a regular basis to ensure effective implementation of EHS processes and programs. Identify existing or potential risks and hazards. Assist with corrective action activities for timely closeout.




• Provide program administration support for the region and assist on the development and update of programs.




• Foster a culture of incident, stop work and near miss reporting. Assist in investigation, root cause analysis and action planning to prevent future occurrences. Assist in bringing best practices to the region.




• Facilitate EHS training and orientation as needed. Assist in identifying EHS related training requirements for associates and support processes to ensure training effectiveness and compliance.




• Ensure regional markets maintain all EHS related records in compliance with local, state, and national requirements or any other regulatory agency rules and regulations.




• Assist with contractor and subcontractor management by conducting pre-qualifications and by visiting/auditing job sites on a regular basis.




• Participate with business teams as needed to assist in the development of safety policies and procedures, projects, campaigns, committees.




• Coach/mentor employees on safe work practices, hazard identification and risk management. Lead by example.




• Complete risk assessments and recommend control measures for all potential areas of concern.




• Review and approve safety data sheets, and new chemical request process.




• Participate with teams/committees to identify and implement EHS and sustainability improvements.




• Support other Carrier regions as needed and directed.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED




• 3+ years of experience in Commercial HVAC or Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), including experience with safety programs, regulatory compliance, risk assessments, auditing, inspections, and employee training




• Willingness to travel up to 50%

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree




• Recognized Certification in Environmental, Safety or Health, Risk Management such as CIH, CSP, etc.




• Previous experience in field business operation and safety programs. Multi-site coordination and travel.




• Strong computer skill in MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word) and EHS related data management systems (i.e. Enablon).




• Ability to develop training content and deliver in-person and digitally.




• Demonstrated success in motivating, engaging, and influencing others.




• Demonstrated ability to research, present findings and facilitate.




• Demonstrated ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 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 may be 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.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 5 October 2026

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