The position is responsible for: maintaining site ISO certifications; assuring accurate and complete EHS reporting of metrics; assuring closure of MESH and regulatory agency findings on a timely basis; completion of required training for EHS personnel; managing interfaces with the public and governmental authorities with adverse findings and enforcement actions; directing actions during crises; site security, creating a strong EHS culture that engages employees throughout the site in EHS teams and processes.

What you'll do:

• Manages and directs site in achieving EHS targets & objectives. Directs development, maintenance, and achievement of goals in support of corporate and business group EHS strategic initiatives.
• Facilitates risk assessment at the location to identify critical EHS hazards and aspects. Works as part of leadership team to create targets and objectives to reduce risk and environmental impact.
• Determines appropriate leading and lagging indicators to track performance against targets and objectives.
• Supports creation of EHS goals for the site manager and appropriate activity-based goals for the leadership team, functional managers, and front-line supervisors to drive EHS culture, compliance, and results.
• Supports plant manager in the assignment of MESH element champions and facilitates their engagement in ownership of the MESH elements.
• Drives and promotes zero incident EHS culture throughout site.
• Creates and facilitates EHS engagement through EHS teams and committees needed to accomplish the established targets and objectives for the year.
• Works with leadership team and MESH element champions to complete an annual evaluation of compliance for EHS country, state, and local regulations.
• Pursues third party recognition for programs that establish the site and Eaton's EHS program as world class.
• Uses established EHS data processes such as MESH Suite to manage data such as injuries and illnesses, environmental metrics, risk assessments, EHS action items and other pertinent information.
• Create training matrices to ensure that all training is defined and tracked to completion
• Work with site leadership team and facilities to ensure that all key EHS operational controls are in place, on a PM program, and that EHS action items are resolved on a timely basis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental discipline or equivalent.
• Advanced degree (Master's level or beyond recommended).
• Professional certification (recommended) (Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or country equivalent where available).
• 7+ years' experience in one or more of the applied areas and 5+ years working in a business or manufacturing setting.

Skills:

• Expert knowledge of industry, country and local environmental, health, and safety requirements
• Working knowledge of cross-functional EHS disciplines
• Understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes
• Fluency in English language
• Ability to demonstrate managerial courage (e.g. managing varied interests and handling potential conflicts)
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional team-building skills and demonstrated ability to lead through influence at all levels inside and outside the organisation
• Strong organisational skills including ability to manage large number of critical projects and to track projects through completion
• Ability to lead and support cross-functional process improvement teams

What we offer you:

• Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry
• Work in a company that is commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability
• Annual mentoring program, Eaton University, a reward, and recognition system
• Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities in a global company. Build your career and apply internally for our open positions worldwide
• Strong, agile and diverse team locally and globally
• Strong processes and state-of-the-art systems and tools
• Structured employee development processes, open feedback culture with development plans
• Detailed induction support and well-structured onboarding
• Balance your work and life with a hybrid worktime model

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