Global Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Director

Global Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Director

We empower smarter business operations by connecting equipment, software, and services to protect, control and optimize assets within electrical infrastructures. The business provides customers, across various industries, with end-to-end product and service solutions ensuring the reliability and protection of their electrical infrastructure. We provide the latest industry insights and technology to develop solutions needed to meet customers evolving challenges, including innovative critical power solutions designed for high reliability and performance.

Our culture is one of quality and operational excellence fueled and supported by talented people, tools and processes, and expertise.

The Global Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) and Sustainability Director will be accountable for leading the global EHS strategy and governance across all sites.

The Global EHS & Sustainability Director is responsible for functional leadership of the global EHS organization including standardized processes, metrics, audits and best practices. It also includes responsibility for our global facilities of all Omni On Power locations.

EHS leadership is critical to ensure we have the right strategy, processes, tools & teams to keep our employees safe & to protect our business. The qualified candidate will manage complex issues within the EHS function, is involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.

The role reports to SVP, Global Operations and is located in Plano, Texas.

• Accountable for leading the global EHS strategy and governance across all countries including standardized processes, metrics, audits and best practices.
• Produces reporting for executive briefs including risk management, business continuity and crisis management.
• Create and maintain global EHS policies and procedures that comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. Monitor and ensure compliance with local, regional, and national EHS regulations and standards.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs to employees and contractors either personally or through the team. Ensure they have the knowledge and skills to work safely and comply with EHS policies.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses to determine the root causes, contributing factors, and lessons learned. Report incidents to relevant authorities as required and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Assess the EHS performance and capabilities of contractors and suppliers. Ensure they adhere to the organization's EHS standards and requirements.
• Create and drive the organization's ESG vision, goals, and strategies in alignment with environmental, social, and economic priorities. Assess current practices, identify areas for improvement, and set targets for sustainability performance. Implement practices to reduce energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, waste generation, and pollution. Create and ensure compliance with customer sustainability requirements and environmental stewardship.
• Ensure smooth operation of essential facility operations, such as security, cleaning, waste management, and utilities.
• Develop business security requirements, plans & strategies; and oversee their implementation. Establish protocols for access control, physical security, information security, incident response, and emergency preparedness.
• Manage real estate portfolio, which includes owned and leased properties.
• Establish performance indicators, monitor metrics, and prepare reports on performance for management and regulatory authorities. This includes analyzing data, identifying trends, and making recommendations for improvement.
• Identify potential hazards, evaluate risks, and implement measures to mitigate and control them. Conduct risk assessments, develop safety protocols, and provide recommendations to improve safety performance.
• Foster a people centric safety culture. Promote EHS awareness, encourage employee engagement, and recognize & and reward safe behaviors.
• Continuously review and improve related management systems, processes, and…