EHS Lead Germany, Austria, Switzerland

CSE-C Germany, Austria, Switzerland EHS Leader Carrier Klimatechnik GmbH develops, produces, and markets solutions for the residential, service, healthcare, and industrial sectors. The activities are based on optimizing energy consumption and improving air quality and comfort in buildings. Carrier is the inventor of climate technology and today is a leading global company for cold and climate technical products. We offer our customers a wide range of products and have been providing cutting-edge technology since our founding in 1902. In the meantime, 54,400 employees work for us, generating a turnover of 18.9 billion US dollars. To strengthen our sales team in Frankfurt am Main, we are looking for a CSE-C Germany, Austria, Switzerland EHS Leader (based in Germany) (m/w/d) as soon as possible. Role: This position is responsible for the direction, planning, and monitoring of EHS policies and programs to ensure compliance with applicable local laws and regulations and corporate standards across all Carrier business units in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Reporting to the CSE EHS Aftermarket and Service Director, this role is also responsible for the EHS integration and continual oversight of the Viessmann business. This role will span the field service & sales organization and business support functions. Our functional purpose is to support Carrier's mission by creating business value through breakthrough and sustainable EHS solutions to protect our People, our Stakeholders, and our Environment. Note this role is based in Germany. Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in and manage all aspects of occupational health, safety, and environment for Europe services/projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory, contractual, and company requirements.
• Develop & implement EHS plans that are aligned with the Commercial/Residential business units strategic direction.
• Collaborate with senior management and other functions to achieve optimal EHS performance.
• Develop EHS Strategy to ensure alignment of EHS goals and deployment and provide guidance to operational management on the prevention of workplace incidents and illnesses.
• Develop and deploy EHSOS Operational Controls; develop additional policies and practices appropriate to the unit; monitor development and implementation of EHS programs within the unit; and report progress to the Country Ldr, CMC and EHS
• Promoting and ensuring adherence to Lead with Safety Commitments and actively promote EHS as a shared responsibility rooted in the right EHS culture.
• Coach management teams to develop a deep understanding of EHS responsibilities and the business benefits of robust EHS program.
• Oversee EHS investigations into workplace incidents to uncover root causes, identify immediate and preventative actions and capture "lessons learned".
• Identify EHS resource needs during project proposal phase, based on project role, scale, hazard profile and technical complexity.
• Manage prequalification, deployment, and safety performance of subcontractors.
• Lead EHS training & development programs.
• Conduct regular safety inspections/audits and close on corrective actions in a timely manner.
• This role does require travel throughout Europe on a regular basis to visit job sites and depot locations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in EHS, Engineering or relevant scientific/technical area.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive work experience gained working with organizations ideally in field service operations.
• Regulatory knowledge including safety, environmental and other regulatory standards applicable to building services industries and construction.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, motivate, and lead teams, drive change and interact cross functionally.
• Proven ability to work in a matrix environment, influence and motivate diverse teams to achieve a unified goal.

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 federally protected class.