POSITION SUMMARY
Develop, implement and lead the factory's EHS programs and strategies to ensure a safe and environmentally compliant work environment. This role involves a blend of strategic planning, operational execution, and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at minimizing risks and promoting sustainability across all operations. Provides consultation and training to employees on environmental, health, and safety matters. Implements, monitors, and enforces environmental, health, and safety programs, policies, and procedures. Develops environmental, health, and safety plans, programs, and procedures. Provide strategic leadership and oversight to ensure ongoing compliance in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop and implement comprehensive EHS policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS training programs for employees to ensure understanding and compliance with EHS standards and practices.
• Manage and maintain EHS documentation, including permits, safety data sheets (SDS), and records of incidents and corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies for all EHS matters, including inspections, permits, and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in EHS practices, aiming for best-in-class standards.
• Monitor emerging EHS legislation and ensure the company's ongoing compliance.
• Manage and oversee the company's waste management and recycling programs, ensuring environmental compliance and sustainability.
• Report monthly safety indicators to plant staff and Vertiv’s Environmental & Safety Departments.
• Accountable for environmental and safety on both plants.
• Supervision of Safety and Medical department staff.
• Oversees Plant Security Services
• Develop and manage safety budget and resources effectively.
• Lead employee safety committees and encourage participation in safety initiatives
• Ensure the availability and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 5 years of experience in Maquiladora environment in similar position.
• Strong knowledge of Environmental & Safety regulations.
• Experience in accident investigation and root cause analysis
• Excellent communication and training skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Experience in leadership, development and promotion of initiatives.
• Fluent English preferred.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Good understanding of ergonomics.
• Ability to conduct controlled audits. .
• ISO 9001, 45001 & 14001 knowledge.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Minimum
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health, Environmental Science, or a related field
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or related field
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
- No Special Physical Requirements
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
- up to 20% (between local facilities)
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- High-Performance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
- Own It
- Act With Urgency
- Foster a Customer-First Mindset
- Think Big and Execute
- Lead by Example
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Learn and Seek Out Development
- Promote Transparent & Open Communication
At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected]. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 8-10 years of construction safety experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
- Demonstrated experience managing safety programs within complex construction environments.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence safety culture and drive compliance across cross-functional teams.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification.
- STS-C (Safety Trained Supervisor - Construction) or CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) certification required or to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Additional professional certifications such as CSP or related credentials.
- Experience supporting data center or mission-critical construction environments.
- Experience working with union labor environments.
- Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure or industrial construction projects.
Vertiv Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vertiv and has not been reviewed or approved by Vertiv.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with standard medical, dental, and vision plans plus wellness and mental-health resources. Core offerings also include disability and life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid holidays and PTO typical of large employers, and many U.S. salaried roles feature flexible or "unlimited" PTO approaches. These programs are part of a structured, global total rewards framework.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair at start for many office-based, engineering, and field service roles, and total compensation packages are viewed as stable. In some hourly manufacturing settings, overtime opportunities help boost overall earnings.
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What We Do
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to ensure its customers’ vital applications run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs approximately 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.
