Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

About Carrier Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

Carrier’s North America Field Business is seeking an EH&S Specialist for our U.S. Central Region.  This position is responsible for the auditing, coordination and facilitation of EH&S policies and programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Carrier standards. Our functional purpose is to support Carrier’s mission by creating business value through sustainable, world-class EH&S solutions. This role can be located anywhere in the Central US close to a major airport.

Support the Regional Leadership Team in achieving regional operations success. Provide support for other Company teams as needed and directed, including North America and Carrier Enterprise EHS support. Assist in the development, implementation, and measurement of EHS programs, strategies, policies, training, and procedures in alignment with Corporate and Business expectations. Provide continual improvement opportunities through auditing, inspection and training events and facilitation support for these activities. Visit markets and job sites on a regular basis to ensure effective implementation of EHS processes and programs. Identify existing or potential risks and hazards. Assist with corrective action activities for timely closeout. Provide program administration support for the region and assist on the development and update of programs. Foster a culture of incident, stop work and near miss reporting. Assist in investigation, root cause analysis and action planning to prevent future occurrences. Assist in bringing best practices to the region. Facilitate EHS training and orientation as needed. Assist in identifying EHS related training requirements for associates and support processes to ensure training effectiveness and compliance. Ensure regional markets maintain all EHS related records in compliance with local, state, and national requirements or any other regulatory agency rules and regulations. Assist with contractor and subcontractor management by conducting pre-qualifications and by visiting/auditing job sites on a regular basis. Participate with business teams as needed to assist in the development of safety policies and procedures, projects, campaigns, committees. Coach/mentor employees on safe work practices, hazard identification and risk management. Lead by example. Complete risk assessments and recommend control measures for all potential areas of concern. Review and approve safety data sheets, and new chemical request process. Participate with teams/committees to identify and implement EHS and sustainability improvements. Support other Carrier regions as needed and directed.

High School diploma/GED 3+ years of experience in Commercial HVAC or Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), including experience with safety programs, regulatory compliance, risk assessments, auditing, inspections, and employee training Willingness to travel up to 50% Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Recognized Certification in Environmental, Safety or Health, Risk Management such as CIH, CSP, etc. Previous experience in field business operation and safety programs. Multi-site coordination and travel. Strong computer