EH&S Specialist

Location

OT223: GL - PLAINVIEW, NY 65 Fairchild Avenue, PLAINVIEW, NY, 11803 USA

United States of America

At Otis, we are a leader in elevators, escalators and moving walkways. We’ve recently become independently publicly traded and are committed to giving people freedom to connect and thrive in a smarter world.

• 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.
• Organize, implement, and maintain environmental, health and safety strategies and objectives. Plan and direct complex projects involving multiple disciplines.
• Engage in 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 experience 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.

Otis 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, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at