Environmental Health & Safety Manager

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At Trane Technologies TM and through our businesses including Trane ® and Thermo King ® , we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

What’s **in it for you: **  

Be a part of our mission!   As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future!

**Thrive at work and at home:  **

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!   
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.   
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.    
• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.      
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    
• Learn more about our benefitshere (https://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/benefits) !  
  
  

Where Is The Work

This is a ONSITE position in Atlanta GA. 

Job Summary

The Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible to manage and lead the site EHS programs by providing strategic and tactical direction, leadership, and technical support by acting as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) and facilitator for all EHS related programs and topics.

Responsibilities

The EHS Manager will ensure systems are in place to comply with all Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements such as: OSHA, EPA, GA EPD, and any other regulations as they apply to site operations.

The chosen Candidate will be expected to maximize employee involvement to engage and motivate workers to ultimately reduce workplace incidents by promoting safe behaviors and solid follow-up on addressing issues identified through site inspections, risk assessments, and incident trend analysis. They will also investigate and manage incidents to determine root cause and corrective actions needed to prevent re-occurrence and utilize Gensuite for tracking all safety and environmental required tasks and incidents as they occur.

As a member of the Leadership Team, The EHS Manager will be responsible for providing timely and effective communications as needed on EHS related topics to Staff as well as financial accountability for the EHS budget, providing financial updates as needed. The chosen candidate will be responsible for the implementation of strategic plans to achieve the company goals of maintaining a work place free of recognized hazards and 100% compliance with all regulatory programs as applicable.The candidate will support site employee engagement programs by coordinating worker recognition for strong EHS performance while advocating for compliance and adherence to all EHS rules as they apply.

Additional Responsibilities Include

• Evaluates processes and equipment to identify EHS related concerns.
• Recommends solutions and takes action to drive metric improvements and reduce hazards and risk.
• Inspects work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with company, state, and federal safety policies and regulations.
• Assists with development, tracking and trending of EHS key performance indicators (KPIs) and utilizes internal spreadsheets and Trane Technologies software to track progress.
• Coordinates EHS improvement projects with site personnel at all levels to ensure business continuity.
• Writes procedures and other communications to document and educate personnel about EHS topics.
• Inspects and maintains assigned EHS equipment, in accordance with regulatory and Trane Technologies requirements.
• Uses existing and new skills, knowledge and abilities to provide basic EHS compliance guidance and opportunities for improvement to site employees.
• Implements EHS requirements using Trane Technologies Business Operating System’s implementation guides and other available resources.
• Participates in Incident Investigations, 9- Step Problem Solving, EHS Gemba walks, Safety Committee and Green Team meetings, New Process / Equipment Reviews, (Risk Assessment and Job Safety Analyses). Follows up on corrective and preventive actions to drive closure of incident investigations, concerns and findings.
• Assists Leadership Team with driving Safety as a core value.
• Assists with the development and presentation of EHS training to individuals and groups for compliance, onboarding, employee development and awareness.
• Assists with ergonomic assessments and identification of workstation improvements.
• Assists with Project Management and oversees contractors/staffing for EHS projects.
• Maintains hazardous and special waste staging areas, complete waste and storm water inspections and take corrective actions when necessary to maintain compliance and best practices.
• Supports and collaborates with the EHS team on other routine tasks as assigned.
• Provide occasional after-hours support to assist site personnel with emergency situations.
• Assist and drive projects focusing on sustainability (energy/ waste/ water reductions).
• Assess office and plant ergonomics and ensure corrective actions are completed
• Participate and/or lead safety teams (facility, manufacturing, Green Team, ergonomics, first responders)
• Perform duties associated with the management of hazardous waste (after successful completion of training). To include, but not limited to, labeling, weighing, inspections/audits, shipment.
• Support and collaborate with EHS Leader on tasks as assigned
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or General Equivalent Diploma (GED) is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Safety, Environmental Studies, Occupational Health and Safety or related field preferred.
• Additional degrees and/or related coursework or experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws/environmental, health and safety regulatory compliance
• 3- 5 years of experience within Environmental, Health, and Safety in a manufacturing/distribution setting is a plus.
• Ability to adjust priorities accordingly, without being prompted, based on risk and business needs.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work with excel, word, power point, outlook and internet explorer
• Must be flexible and able to work all hours, including weekends and off shifts as required
  
  

Compensation: **  **  

Base Pay Range: $53,000 - $95,0000

Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.

Equal Employment Opportunity:    

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status. 

This role is safety sensitive