Manager, EH&S Southwest

EHS Manager

Each day, the OTIS Environment, Health and Safety team is working to ensure that our absolute commitment to safety is upheld for all of our internal and external customers worldwide. In order to maintain our role as a world leader, we continue to seek talented, ambitious individuals to join our high performing team. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to apply your technical expertise, then we have a great opportunity for you.

We are seeking creative, analytic, results-focused safety professionals to contribute to our continued legacy.

As an EHS Manager you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to support Otis Southwest area's efforts related to environmental and safety compliance. In your role you will partner with Otis Field Operations to identify, anticipate and assess hazards, and implement company EH&S policies and management systems, maintain regulatory compliance and reduce the impact of incidents and losses, including worker’s compensation costs.

• Reinforce the importance of EHS in the organization
• Lead by example and enhance Otis Safety Culture
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EHS objectives
• Partner with operations to integrate EHS performance and ownership in the branch operations, actively participate in management review meetings
• Provide strategic leadership to drive continuous improvement in EHS performance
• Coordinate appropriate procedures, approvals, and control of hazardous, regulated and solid wastes
• Manage all safety performance measures, documentation and training records in collaboration with field operations
• Lead Branch Safety Audits and incident investigations, supporting the development of corrective action plans
• Ensure compliance with legal and other requirements by integrating requirements into procedures
• Train and coach line management to recognize EH&S hazards and control risks
• Support and evaluate the effectiveness of the communication program, including sharing best practices
• Travel to regional locations to support operations – 50-75% travel in local region

• BA/BS degree in Health & Safety, and/or Environmental Management or related field of study or equivalent experience including elevator Field Operations experience in lieu of degree
• MS/MBA degree with EH&S experience preferred

• A minimum of 5+ years of EH&S experience or 7+ years of elevator technical field experience
• EH&S in a field service/operations environment is preferred
• A broad understanding of all matters related to EH&S in a service environment
• Knowledge of management systems, policies, strategies and systems needed to implement an EH&S
• Strong leadership, 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 of stairs, navigating construction sites and other remote work environments
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Prior elevator specific technical knowledge is an asset

Los Angeles, CA, Phoenix, AZ or Denver, CO

Salary range: $120,000-$140,000.

Travel: 50-75% within local region.

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