Senior EHS Manager

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Florida seeks a Plant EHS Manager to lead environmental, health and safety programs at the manufacturing site. You will drive cultural change, ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, and collaborate with Facilities and operations to implement safety improvements.

The role requires a university degree and 5–7 years of manufacturing experience; CSP/CHMM and ISO experience are desirable.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–7 years minimum experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with high hazard controls in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience developing and driving a safety culture improvement plan, implementing key safety initiatives focusing on injury prevention and behavior-based safety and in building a strong compliance calendar to ensure regulatory compliance across all EHS programs.
• Safety SME in cranes & rigging, electrical/Arc Flash, fall protection and/or welding.
• Strong background in OSHA standards, compliance reporting requirements and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience with PSM regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, PSM, EPA).
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Effective and professional communication and organization skills.
• Preferred: CSP, CHMM, or other related EHS certifications.
• Preferred: ISO management systems experience.
• Preferred: Lean Manufacturing and Safety Kaizens.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Plant EHS program to achieve Zero Harm targets.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations and JCI safety systems.
• Coordinate ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems implementation and audits.
• Develop and deliver safety training and conduct site inspections.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Process Safety Management (PSM) program.

Skills

Safety management

OSHA standards

Safety culture development

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

University degree or equivalent

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission‑critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry‑leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real‑world results and help move society forward.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care
• On the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What you will do

The Plant EHS Manager will lead various assignments and projects in support of plant environmental, health and safety goals. This role will work with various programs and policies, research a variety of EHS related components, participate in and lead various programs to assist in achieving our vision of Zero Harm. THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP.

How you will do it

• Engages the work force, both salary and hourly, to drive cultural change and accomplish environmental, health and safety performance objectives and targets.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements and JCI corporate safety systems.
• Reviews planned changes and new equipment installations.
• Approves or recommends changes in manufacturing and engineering matters of plant layout, location/relocation of machinery, equipment, facilities, safety designs, and processes.
• Supports property risk by partnering with Facilities in ensuring compliance with FM Global assessments and routinely touring the property and conducting inspections to ensure compliance.
• Maintains and improves the corporate environmental management system.
• Collects environmental data for use in determining root‑causes of compliance problems and pollution prevention opportunities.
• Implements proactive corrective steps.
• With a detailed understanding of EPA requirements, completes and submits applicable environmental reports in a timely fashion (such as Tier II, TRI Form R, Generator’s Residual Waste, Waste‑Water Self‑Monitoring, and Air Emissions Inventory).
• Participates in the administration, implementation and compliance with the ISO14001 Environmental Management System, and ISO 45001 Safety Management System.
• Is responsible for hazardous and non‑hazardous waste program including ensuring the correct handling, packaging, labeling, storage and transportation of waste to approved treatment and/or disposal facilities.
• Lead and manage the implementation and continuous improvement of the Process Safety Management (PSM) program to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and enhance operational safety.
• Coordinates air emission, wastewater, storm water, and waste auditing and testing.
• Present safety and environmental training programs to workers and supervisors.
• Some standardized materials will be made available, and development of site‑specific training materials will be required.
• Applies knowledge of health and safety engineering processes and practices to identify and mitigate hazards and risks.
• Conducts research in order to apply the best industrial and working practices.
• Identifies and evaluates unsafe practices to address root cause in the mitigation of hazard and risk.
• Uses technology and forward thinking while leading safety improvement projects.
• Measures and audits the effectiveness of EHS hazard control programs such as lock‑out tag‑out, JHA/JSA and permit programs.
• Meets regularly with the Safety committee and union safety leadership to support best practice sharing, identifying and resolving safety concerns and making improvements.

What we look for

• University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 – 7 Years suggested minimum experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with high hazard controls in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience developing and driving a safety culture improvement plan, implementing key safety initiatives focusing on injury prevention and behavior‑based safety and in building a strong compliance calendar to ensure regulatory compliance across all EHS programs.
• Skills and ability to be considered a Safety subject matter expert in one or more of the following: cranes and rigging, electrical/Arc Flash, fall protection and/or welding.
• Strong background in OSHA standards, compliance reporting requirements and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience with PSM regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, PSM, EPA).
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Effective and professional communication and organization skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Preferred: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or other related EHS certifications.
• Preferred: Experience working with ISO management systems.
• Preferred: Solid understanding and experience with behavior‑based safety programs.
• Preferred: Knowledge of and skills in Lean Manufacturing and Safety Kaizens.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $112,000-130,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile.

To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings

Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission‑critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most.

Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet.

At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.