Regional Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

trane technologies • Lower Paxton Township, PA

3d • $91,517 - $128,380 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Environmental Health and Safety Specialist promotes and maintains the area or regional environmental, safety, and health program, including wellness and security as they relate to employee safety, as directed by the Regional Environmental Health and Safety Leader. The role supports safety programs in commercial sales and service offices, visits customer jobsites, and helps ensure compliance with company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

The position works independently across the regional geography, with approximately 65% of the time spent with technicians at jobsites and rotating through regional offices. Remaining time is focused on administrative and regulatory paperwork or following up on safety concerns, working from the base office. The stated schedule is onsite Monday through Thursday, with the work location of choice on Fridays, balancing work requirements.

The role requires work in varied environments, including offices, construction sites, rooftops, warehouses, and manufacturing plants, and may involve travel for safety campaigns, training, conferences, customer events, and safety day events. The position is safety sensitive and may require additional drug screening.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental or Safety Sciences/Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 3 years of practical environmental health and safety management experience at a medium-to-large site is preferred.
• General knowledge of OSHA, EPA, MSHA, DOT, and the Canada Health & Safety Board as regionally appropriate.
• Experience interpreting federal, provincial, state, local, environmental, and safety standards.
• Beginning experience in a fast-paced, changing or growing organization.
• Excellent time-management skills and computer experience with MS Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, and an EHS data management system such as Gensuite.
• Ability to motivate, engage, and influence others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; bilingual ability is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to fast-paced environments and changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.
• Must be able to safely and legally operate a vehicle using a seat belt.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license for at least 12 months and have no major or frequent traffic violations, including DUI, hit and run, license suspension, reckless or careless driving, or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the prior 3 years.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights, and perform duties in hot and cold environments.
• Must be able to wear helmets, safety goggles, and safety boots to perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

• One or more safety-related professional certifications are desired, such as CSP, CIH, or CHSM.
• Bilingual ability is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with leading and coordinating safety process efforts in commercial sales and service offices as directed by the Regional EHS Leader.
• Conduct inspections, risk assessments, and jobsite visits with technicians at customer service and contracting sites.
• Maintain accurate safety, occupational health, and environmental records in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and Trane procedures.
• Implement Trane safety policies and procedures and ensure personnel comply with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Analyze safety data to support continual improvement and participate in department Lean processes, including Regional EHS A3.
• Assist with developing and conducting annual safety training for employees in assigned area offices.
• Conduct new-hire safety training, support required PPE implementation and purchasing, conduct in-person high-risk training, and assign online training according to business and regional plans.
• Maintain regional training, Qualified Person, PPE, and inspection databases.
• Participate on corporate teams as needed to help develop safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure safety and environmental invoices and purchase requisitions are processed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and lead safety committees in assigned areas and complete action items promptly.
• Participate in investigations of injuries, near misses, incidents, and accidents, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and completed.
• Use the Benchmark|Gensuite EHS platform to assign and monitor inspections, concern and near-miss reports, Action Tracking System items, and generate reports as directed.
• Support review and mitigation of safety concerns through business platforms such as XOi and ProCore.
• Ensure regular inspections and audits are completed in assigned area offices, and assist inspectors with corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Assist with administration of the workers' compensation program, including coordination with the insurance carrier and the return-to-work program.
• Represent the organization in community and industry safety groups and programs.
• Assist in evaluating contractors as part of the regional contractor qualification program.
• Assist other Trane Technologies businesses, including co-located Trane Supply stores, as needed and directed.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, effective on day one for the employee and family.
• Fertility coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, and sick leave.
• Additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) match.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
• Tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level