Lead Safety Engineer

Lennox International•Richardson, TX

About The Position

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us. LII Corporate Safety is seeking a Lead Safety Engineer to join a collaborative team with strong beliefs in: Learning Mentoring & Leadership Coaching for Performance Improvement Best Practice Sharing Process Improvement To be successful in this role, candidates should be energized by a fast-paced environment, able to handle tough challenges, forward-thinking, creative, credible, and passionate about helping people. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, the ability to multitask, and a dedication to producing high-quality work with attention to detail. Candidates should have a keen interest in EHS, a strong industrial safety background, and foundational knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability practices. We want an independent thinker who offers solutions .

Requirements

Education : Bachelor’s degree in EHS, engineering, or equivalent.
Experience : 8+ years of progressive multi-site EHS experience in a large manufacturer or industrial business.
Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage resources to complete projects on time and within budget.
Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to produce effective training materials and company communications.
Presentation: Strong presentation skills and ability to effectively influence the audience. Prior experience and comfort with presenting to management and non-management.
Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service and help others achieve business goals.
Software/Office Tools: High proficiency in Excel (formulas & PivotTables), PowerPoint, and Word.
Travel: Travel up to 40% at times - some international, primarily North America, and some short notice. Valid passport and driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Certifications/Skills : Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred or ability to quickly obtain.
Lean and Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

Process Improvement: Provide leadership in developing, implementing, and monitoring processes and programs that drive year-over-year improvements in EHS.
Education/Training & Best Practices: Involved in the design, development, and delivery of training, policies/programs, best practices, project management, and leadership improvement skills.
Mentoring site/field EHS and Management Contacts : Mentor EHS team members and field leadership.
Audits: Conduct process audits - providing robust & sustainable recommendations. Identify process risks using observations, document reviews, and interviews.
Process/Program Knowledge : Expert knowledge of health, safety, ergonomics, best practices, and risk reduction (LOTO, machine safeguarding, Powered Industrial Trucks, and pedestrian risks). Familiarity with environmental reporting and environmental compliance.
Resource/Go-To Contact: Provide direction to EHS and OPS professionals and serve as an expert resource.
Training Development & Delivery: Develop and deliver training materials at all levels of the organization to drive change and build skills.
Risk Assessment: Use safety and ergonomic risk assessment tools to support sustainable risk reduction.
Problem Solving: Use Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), 8D, or similar problem-solving tools.
Policies & Regulations: Assist with developing and monitoring compliance with company policies and EHS regulations - keep abreast of regulatory changes.
Web Databases: Manage incoming data for accuracy and completeness and conduct deep data analyses. Provide user training and develop/manage training guides and materials.
Corporate Campus Safety Lead: Manage safety and emergency response program for corporate campuses (education, emergency responder recruitment and education, drills, and communications).