Sr EHS Manager

TKC Thermo King • Minneapolis, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. This position has been designated as On-Site and is considered a safety sensitive position. The Environmental, Health, & Safety Leader is responsible for managing and leading the EH&S function, providing strategic and tactical direction, leadership, and technical support to advance EH&S requirements in conjunction with Trane Technologies requirements. This role reports to the Aftermarket Leader.

Requirements

• Minimum of eight (8) years of Environmental Health and Safety experience in a related industry / field with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Safety Sciences; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A proven track record of developing and implementing effective safety programs, strategies, policies, training, and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations, experience in the Interpretation of local and state environmental and safety and standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of worker’s compensation, FMLA, and interpretation of state and local safety guidelines, as they apply.
• Experience & knowledge on Environmental regulations and permitting.
• Experience and proven competency on managing projects on environmental footprint reduction (Waste, energy, GHG) including materials of concern (Metals and VOC) and methods of reduction.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, train, and lead a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated effective situation leadership, quick and continuous learning style, and high impact project/program management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite applications required.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Mechanical Contracting, Commercial HVAC and related Services business is strongly preferred.
• Certifications such as; CSP, OHSP, MFP are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze safety data to lead and coordinate the safety effort for continual improvement.
• Recommend changes to protect workers, and educate employees on how to prevent health problems through the use of safety training programs.
• Investigate accidents to identify their causes and find ways to prevent them in the future.
• Measures and evaluates effectiveness of safety program, using established goals.
• Investigate industrial accidents, near-miss incidents, and occupational injuries to determine causes, install preventive measures, and manage return-to-work activities.
• Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to employees on safety initiatives and necessary changes.
• Ensure safety and health training is organized and conducted.
• Ensure audits are completed on a regular basis of the office areas, the warehouse, and job sites to detect existing or potential risks and hazards.
• Ensure the recommended corrective or preventative measures are completed in a timely manner.
• Identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices.
• Coordinate employee safety programs to determine their adequacy including review of short and long term strategic safety planning and development.
• Ensure all safety related records are accurately maintained and in compliance with OSHA or other regulatory agency rules and regulations and IR procedures.
• Implement Ingersoll Rand environmental, health and safety policies and procedures to be followed by company personnel in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Oversee the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier, administering the return-to-work program and being responsible for case management.
• Network with other EHS Leaders in the region and other sales offices as appropriate.
• Participate on corporate teams as needed to assist in the development of safety policies and procedures.
• Other functions may be assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution
• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support

What This Job Offers

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