Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Generalist

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Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.

The Fire and Security Segment is a leading provider of fire and security systems leading to safer, smarter, sustainable and high-performance buildings.  We provide products and technology designed to protect people and property from the effects of fire and its related hazards. As a world leader in the manufacturing of fire safety products, meeting the safety needs of homes and businesses by providing fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, mechanical locking systems, fire alarm control panels, gas and flame detection, fire suppression systems and mass notification solutions. Notable brands within the group are Kidde, Firex, Badger, and Edwards.  The Fire and Security Segment is focused on Kidde residential and commercial fire detection, alarm, and portable suppression as well as the Edwards Systems business worldwide. 

About this role

TheEnvironmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Generalist at Kidde Safety (Fire & Security) is responsible for leadership and support to oversee Environmental, Health and Safety programs for North American Operations. This individual will manage/lead the EH&S function, providing technical support to advance EH&S programs with a primary focus on compliance with all local, state, federal, and Carrier EH&S-related requirements.  

We are looking for a highly energetic, self-driven, and dedicated EH&S professional, with excellent English written and oral communication skills and the ability to excel in a matrix organization. The ability to work in a fast-paced team-based work environment is critical for success. The ideal candidate will also possess strong leadership and analytical skills.  In addition, an understanding and knowledge of legal EH&S requirements including OSHA/EPA requirements is required.

The physical scope of this position will include Kidde North America: Mebane (Office, R&D & Warehousing), Colorado Springs, CO (R&D), Bradenton, FL (R&D), US domestic (Field & Sales support), and Kidde Canada (Office & Warehousing).

The Environmental Health & Safety Generalist will be based in Mebane NC, (working 2 days per week in the office) and also be required to travel for one week to other locations every month. 

We value our people and offer an extensive benefits package, with financial rewards including health insurance, a retirement savings plan, and also lifestyle support with flexible working and parental leave. Plus, we’ll support your growth with paid-for external training programs and courses.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely risk assessments and adequate controls for EH&S processes
• Conduct incident investigations and trend analysis developing corrective action plans
• Partner with site leadership and facility management services to ensure EH&S regulatory compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations 
• Provide leadership and build partnerships at sites across all levels of the organization to foster EH&S culture improvement
• Provide guidance and training to employees to ensure adherence to company EH&S Procedures and Standard Practices
• Coordinate waste management programs across the physical scope of this position
• Assist in the identification of Health & Safety hazards and the development of controls to mitigate risks including ergonomic improvements
• Conduct EH&S audits; audit compliance to Kidde/Carrier policies and procedures and regulatory requirements; maintain and improve environmental regulatory compliance initiatives; evaluate the effectiveness of EH&S programs
• Coordinate worker’s compensation program including claims management, and return-to-work coordination
• Work on cross-functional projects that interface with other groups, external to and within the core EH&S team
• Provide timely information and guidance to the site leadership team, and site EH&S council, including EH&S performance trends and root cause corrective actions for injuries and near misses
• Drive action plans to meet and exceed aggressive EH&S goals
• Lead and instruct EH&S training courses, and ensure all required training is completed
• Develop and implement strategic action plans to achieve the company goal of having a hazard-free workplace
• Determine and implement environmental sustainability initiatives to minimize water use, greenhouse gas generation, and hazardous waste generation and increase the recycling rate

Basic Qualifications

• High School/GED with recognized Certification in Environmental, Safety, Health or Risk Management such as CSHO, OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainer, OSHA Construction Industry Outreach Trainer, OSHA Certificate in Safety & Health Fundamentals (formerly OSHA Public Sector Certificate), Manager of Environmental, Safety and Health Certificate Program (MESH) and 7+ years’ experience in Environmental, Safety and Health program management in manufacturing and/or construction environment OR an associate degree with 5+ years’ experience in Environmental, Safety and Health program management in manufacturing and/or construction environment
• 1 week traveling a month to Kidde North American locations

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/ BS degree in Environmental Safety and Health
• Familiar with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 systems
• Understand and knowledge of legal EH&S requirements i.e., OSHA/EPA
• Leadership, organization, and project management skills
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Communicate effectively and work with all levels of the organization and external agencies
• Understand standard EH&S reporting methods and metrics
• Successful in leading and implementing site and/or corporate EH&S programs and systems
• Influence and drive EH&S initiatives in a diverse, multicultural environment
• EH&S risk assessment, program evaluation and auditing
• Worked in EH&S in manufacturing/warehouse or research and development setting
• Highly energetic, self-driven, and dedicated 
• English written and oral communication skills (French and Spanish a bonus)
• Excel in a matrix organization, work in a fast-paced team-based environment
• Knowledge, understanding and compliance with Environment, Health and Safety regulations, standard concepts, and practices & procedures
• MS Office, Outlook, Windows Operating System Internet Explorer and web applications
• Enablon EMS

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