Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control air quality and transportation we improve lives empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902 we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information visit or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About the Role

Carriers North America Field Business is seeking an EH&S Specialist for our U.S. Central Region. This position is responsible for the auditing coordination and facilitation of EH&S policies and programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws regulations and Carrier standards. Our functional purpose is to support Carriers mission by creating business value through sustainable world-class EH&S solutions.

This role can be located anywhere in the Central US close to a major airport.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Regional Leadership Team in achieving regional operations success.

• Provide support for other Company teams as needed and directed including North America and Carrier Enterprise EHS support.

• Assist in the development implementation and measurement of EHS programs strategies policies training and procedures in alignment with Corporate and Business expectations.

• Provide continual improvement opportunities through auditing inspection and training events and facilitation support for these activities.

• Visit markets and job sites on a regular basis to ensure effective implementation of EHS processes and programs. Identify existing or potential risks and hazards. Assist with corrective action activities for timely closeout.

• Provide program administration support for the region and assist on the development and update of programs.

• Foster a culture of incident stop work and near miss reporting. Assist in investigation root cause analysis and action planning to prevent future occurrences. Assist in bringing best practices to the region.

• Facilitate EHS training and orientation as needed. Assist in identifying EHS related training requirements for associates and support processes to ensure training effectiveness and compliance.

• Ensure regional markets maintain all EHS related records in compliance with local state and national requirements or any other regulatory agency rules and regulations.

• Assist with contractor and subcontractor management by conducting pre-qualifications and by visiting/auditing job sites on a regular basis.

• Participate with business teams as needed to assist in the development of safety policies and procedures projects campaigns committees.

• Coach/mentor employees on safe work practices hazard identification and risk management. Lead by example.

• Complete risk assessments and recommend control measures for all potential areas of concern.

• Review and approve safety data sheets and new chemical request process.

• Participate with teams/committees to identify and implement EHS and sustainability improvements.

• Support other Carrier regions as needed and directed.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED

• 3 years of experience in Commercial HVAC or Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) including experience with safety programs regulatory compliance risk assessments auditing inspections and employee training

• Willingness to travel up to 50%

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree

• Recognized Certification in Environmental Safety or Health Risk Management such as CIH CSP etc.

• Previous experience in field business operation and safety programs. Multi-site coordination and travel.

• Strong computer skill in MS Office applications (Outlook Excel PowerPoint and Word) and EHS related data management systems (i.e. Enablon).

• Ability to develop training content and deliver in-person and digitally.

• Demonstrated success in motivating engaging and influencing others.

• Demonstrated ability to research present findings and facilitate.

• Demonstrated ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances direction and strategy.

Pay Range

Other Compensation

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits including:

• Health Care Benefits: Medical Dental Vision; Wellness incentives

• Retirement Benefits

• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days up to 15 days; paid sick days up to 5 days; paid personal leave up to 5 days; paid holidays up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation

• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account

• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering please click here Work with us Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Use of AI

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