Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Emerson•Boulder, CO

5d•$125,000 - $177,000•Onsite

About The Position

Based in Emerson’s Boulder, Colorado location, the Environmental Health and Safety Manager oversees the management, development, and continuous improvement of environmental, safety, and health programs. The role leads the site EHS team, develops and revises processes, trains personnel, conducts risk assessments, and leads safety initiatives to improve programs and support the goal of zero incidents. The position leads the site EHS function and partners with site leadership and functions across the business to integrate EHS practices into operations. It oversees regulatory compliance, industrial hygiene, environmental programs, incident investigations, audits, emergency preparedness, and Workers’ Compensation. The manager also represents the site on Emerson’s Measurement Solutions Global Safety and Health Leadership Team and provides executive leadership with updates on EHS performance, risks, regulatory developments, resources, and improvement plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, or a related safety science field.
At least 8 years of experience developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS programs in a manufacturing environment.
Experience addressing 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 EHS regulations and standards, including OSHA, FM Global, EPA, CDPHE, DOT, NFPA, and ASME.
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.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and expertise in environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations.
Ability to build relationships based on trust and credibility and communicate effectively one-on-one, with groups, and across diverse styles and position levels.
Ability to collaborate with and influence management across Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities/Maintenance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, and Administrative functions.
Ability to create strategies that connect vision with action.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as CSP, ASP, or CIH.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

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 update leadership 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 with 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 relationships with external agencies.
Support capital planning and investment decisions by incorporating EHS risks, compliance requirements, and operational considerations into project planning.
Oversee Workers’ Compensation programs.
Develop and deliver EHS training.