EHS Sr. Manager

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the EHS Manager/Director, you will play a crucial role in creating a safe and healthy working environment. across the entire Cooling Technology business. You will support Cooling Technologies operations at all North American facilities, based in Overland Park, Kansas, or Springfield, Missouri. The EHS Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations related to environmental, health and safety, implementing standards and communications, driving employee engagement around safety improvements, and providing proactive guidance and direction to ensure safe operations.

The successful EHS Manager has a strong understanding of environmental health and safety practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence others and work collaboratively across departments.

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

• Compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety Regulations
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards related to environmental health and safety within the facility
• Manage federal, state, and local outside agencies for routine safety inspections
• Lead local safety and environmental programs and provide direction for facility
• Stay up to date on federal, state, and local regulations related to environmental health and safety and advise management on emerging trends and changes in regulations, assisting in the implementation of necessary measures to maintain compliance
• Develop and oversee incident response plans and procedures
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and other safety incidents to identify root causes and develop corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
• Ensure proper onsite management and offsite disposal of solid, universal, and hazardous wastes to protect air and water quality and comply with applicable regulations
• Conduct daily activities including incident review, risk assessment, action item tracking, reporting, 5S/CI events, classroom & virtual training and project tracking
• Working with Corporate EHS Director to implement enterprise-wide initiatives.

• Manage local Safety and Environmental programs and provide direction for each facility
• Conduct regular inspections and audits for the facility to assess compliance with safety regulations and internal policies; provide recommendations and guidance for corrective actions as needed
• Develop and implement safety protocols, policies, and procedures to mitigate risks and hazards in the workplace
• Collaborate with management to develop and maintain emergency response plans. Conduct drills and exercises to assess the effectiveness of emergency protocols and ensure employees are prepared
• Drive closure of recommendations to reduce identified risks

• Establish and implement facility and organizational safety communications to ensure employees are aware of potential hazards and safety initiatives
• Develop, deliver, and track environmental and safety training, increase awareness and drive safety practices
• Maintain exact records and documentation related to safety programs, incidents, inspections, and training activities
• Develop, manage, and check monthly metrics and audits for EHS/CI
• Prepare reports and presentations on safety and continuous improvement performance, trends, and recommendations for management
• Regularly communicate with leadership on projects, ongoing issues, and opportunities to reduce risk and waste

• Apply Lean principles to EHS - standard work, layered process audits
• Act as a change agent across the network
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, equipment, machinery and material flow to identify potential risk as it relates to safety
• Champion initiatives that identify and communicate facility risk exposure and prioritize risk reduction needs
• Manage and support corporate EHS safety board and safety recognition programs
• Support facility-wide continuous improvement and lead management of change efforts to…