EH&S Specialist

EHS Specialist

Moving people. Shaping the future. At Otis, we take pride in leading the industry we founded – elevators, escalators and moving walkways. We became an independent, publicly traded company in early 2020 and are excited about our future as we implement our Otis Vision Statement:
We give people freedom to connect and thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world. We feel there has never been a better time to join our team.

Otis Worldwide Corporation is seeking a dynamic and experienced EHS Specialist that has the technical and practical skills combined with a positive attitude and approach to help bring the Otis safety culture and performance to the next level.

As an EHS Specialist you will be responsible for providing support to Otis New York Operating Area efforts related to environmental and safety compliance. In your role you will partner with Otis Field Operations to identify, anticipate, assess hazards, implement company EHS policies and management systems, maintain regulatory compliance and reduce the impact of incidents and losses, including worker’s compensation costs.

You will report to the Manager EHS, New York Operating Area and be responsible for supporting the EHS team to implement effective solutions to mitigate high risk activities and provide functional support of metrics, analytics, and program management.

• Reinforce the importance of EHS in the organization and actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EHS objectives.
• Lead by example and enhance Otis Safety Culture.
• Organizes, implements, and maintains environmental, health and safety strategies and objectives. Plans and directs complex projects involving multiple disciplines.
• Engage in Otis North America focused field audits and other types of audits and engagements.
• Partner with operations to integrate EHS performance and ownership in the branch operations.
• Partner with EHS Managers in the Otis North America Operating Unit to provide field based EHS support on key performance indicators.
• Provide functional support to drive continuous improvement in EHS performance.
• Develop, maintain, and review the EHS program to ensure compliance with current and future legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements specific to local, state and federal jurisdictions in the Operating Area.
• Provide and distribute regional based analytics for both leading and lagging indicators.
• Collaborate with the EHS Vice President and EHS Manager to revise and review goals and metrics.
• Coordinate appropriate procedures, approvals, and control of hazardous, regulated, and solid wastes.
• Provide guidance and support in state driven reporting structures.
• Manage and analyze all safety performance measures, documentation, and training records in collaboration with field operations and EHS management.
• Travel to area locations to support operations where necessary – 50-70% travel in local area.

• Bachelor’s degree in health & safety, Environmental Management, or related field or equivalent experience.

• A minimum of 3+ years of EHS experience or elevator technical field experience.
• Knowledge of management systems, policies, strategies, and systems needed to implement an EH&S program.
• EHS in a field service/operations environment is preferred.
• A broad understanding of all matters related to EH&S in a service environment.
• Strong interpersonal, strategic thinking/planning and collaboration skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in field operations environment, including walking up multiple flights, navigating construction sites and other remote work environments.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).

The salary range for this role is $90,000-$110,000. Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4…