Eaton Corporation has an opening for a Vice President EHS, Global Services for their Electrical Sector. This person will report directly to the Vice President EHS. This position can be based in any Eaton location or can be remote as well.

Position Overview

The VP will provide EHS strategic oversite, functional expertise and tactical execution to the Global Electrical Services Team. This includes our Service Teams in US & Canada, LATAM, EMEA and APAC; covering 50+ countries and over 3000+ service employees and contractors.

The VP will be responsible for working with Electrical Sector Leadership and creating a strategic plan for executing a sustainable approach, improving the EHS Performance and leading the culture transformation of our Global Services team. This position will be aligned with the Business Leadership and Regional EHS Leaders to ensure that all employees and our services facilities are in compliance with applicable Federal, State and local laws and fulfillment of all Eaton Corporation Environment, Health and Safety objectives.

The VP will also provide EHS direction for the Global Services and Training Groups, strategic development of the site EHS leaders and training, technical consulting, as well as strategic planning globally. This person will act as the single point of contact for our global customers where this is a requirement. The VP will act as the liaison between the different regions to ensure alignment and drive performance monitoring. This role will connect internationally with our service teams and customers as necessary to ensure alignment and agreement with all parties.

Essential Functions

Develop and deploy the Global Services EHS Strategy for the Electrical Sector including Training, EHS Services Programs, Field Audits and Contractor Management.
Ensure deployment of security and crisis management programs globally and provide guidance during any EHS/Security emergency situations.
Lead group wide security protocols, including coordination with the Trade Compliance organization to assure CTPAT procedures at remote locations.
Manage direct reports (6) as well as indirect functionally aligned Business Regional Leaders and Field Teams.
Develop/Implement environment, safety and health programs (MESH) aligned with Corporate Eaton requirements that foster a Zero incident culture through the establishment of sound policies and goals, a preventative approach, and promotion of environmental and safety stewardship.
Provide a communication channel for information gathering, evaluating and responding to events or conditions that are not consistent with our operations and ensure accurate timely and complete reporting of metrics designed to produce verifiable world class performance.
Build organization capability by developing, conducting and managing EHS educational/training programs for the Sector & Regional leadership, operations and service EHS teams and ensuring each has the appropriate technical and functional competencies.
Develop and facilitate forums for knowledge and best practice sharing across the Globe along with general integration of Corporate, Sector, Group and Regional EHS initiatives.
Support EHS risk assessment initiatives and risk mitigation, including property/fire protection programs and business continuity programs, and other cross-functional risk reduction initiatives.
Establish and drive the Global Services EHS Profit Plan and Budgetary needs for the Electrical Sector to align with Regulatory Requirements, Key Initiatives and Risks and Sustainability Goals.
Coordinate with the company's U.S. Workers’ Compensation provider, in conjunction with the HR organization, to ensure compliance to state regulations and minimizes corporate liability through active case management

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years working experience in engineering, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental discipline or equivalent technical field
Minimum of 8 years working in a services business or manufacturing setting.
Expert knowledge of industry, state, and country environmental, health, and safety requirements.
Understanding of services technologies and processes
Professional certification preferred (Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or country equivalent)
Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.

Eaton Leadership Attributes

Effectively drives and manages change, challenges the status quo and champions new and innovative ideas.
Demonstrates professional presence, communicates articulately and confidently.
Effectively leverages functional and cross-functional resources to solve problems, improve processes and meet objectives.
Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.
Demonstrated success in effectively and confidently providing “leadership” to employees in a constantly changing environment.

Education

An undergraduate degree is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Compensation

Eaton recognizes this role as a critical position within the corporation and will create a compelling package consisting of a base salary, employee incentive compensation, including long term incentive and complete benefits.

Location:

This position can be based in any Eaton location or can be remote as well.

About Eaton

Sustainability Report:

https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/sustainability/files/eaton-sustainability-report.pdf

At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $172500.03 - $253000.04 a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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