Regional EHS Manager

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Position Summary:

The Regional EHS Manager will lead the environmental, health, and safety strategy and tactical execution for their assigned region. This role is responsible for partnering with operational leadership teams, corporate EHS teams, and employees at all levels to develop, lead, and sustain initiatives prioritizing injury prevention, regulatory compliance, environmental performance, and environmental footprint reduction. The Regional EHS Manager ensures continuous improvement in workplace safety, health, and environmental impact while fostering a world-class safety culture. The position reports directly to the Senior Manager of EHS and collaborates closely with site operations leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Oversight

• Provide direction, coaching, and subject matter expertise on all EHS activities to the regional operational leaders.
• Lead the strategic planning and tactical execution of EHS and security programs to deliver on critical safety, health, and environmental commitments.
• Implement and drive continuous improvement in injury prevention, hazard control, and environmental impact reduction through risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and action plans.
• Lead and manage incident investigations, ensuring timely identification of root causes and execution of corrective actions.
• Drive alignment with Xylem's global EHS strategy, supporting the development of site-specific goals and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international safety and environmental regulations, Xylem's policies, and consensus standards.
• Partner with leadership teams across levels and functions to embed EHS principles into everyday operations and decision-making.
• Lead efforts and collaborate with the site teams to minimize their environmental footprint and achieve sustainability targets, focusing on reducing waste-to-landfill, water intensity, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
• Track and report on the results of risk assessments, identified hazards, industrial hygiene results, sustainability metrics (waste, water, and energy reductions), and countermeasures to resolve risks.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and third parties, facilitating audits, inspections, and necessary actions to maintain compliance. Ensuring that corrective action items are resolved in a timely manner.
• Promote and support a culture of continuous improvement, fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance EHS practices and institute loss prevention, loss control, and countermeasures.
• Partner with operations to develop and distribute communications addressing incidents, near misses, lessons learned, and safety alerts.
• Analyze and monitor key EHS metrics to assess program effectiveness and provide senior management feedback on performance and improvement opportunities.

Tactical Oversight

• Manage dotted line reports with their personal and technical development while driving accountability.
• Conduct routine site visits to provide in-person support and assistance.
• Assist regional branches with the coordination, development, and delivery of EHS training and education programs and ensure 100% completion of EHS training for all employees, incorporating a combination of CBT (computer-based training) and in-person sessions.
• Lead and coordinate environmental inspections, including air, water, and waste regulatory audits, and ensure cradle-to-grave compliance for waste management.
• Manage contractor safety programs to ensure compliance with Xylem's safety standards and site-specific safety procedures.
• Lead risk assessments, job hazard analyses, ergonomic assessments, and safety audits and oversee their reviews, prioritizing actions for prevention.
• Oversee incident response, serving as the Incident Commander in the event of hazardous material spills or other emergencies.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping of safety and environmental data, including regulatory logs, accident reports, and performance metrics through EHS management systems.
• Lead cross-functional teams on accident investigations, facilitating learning opportunities and implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
• Assist with maintaining site-specific safety-related permits and ensuring operational compliance with air monitoring standards.
• Oversee and drive initiatives related to Emergency Response Plans (ERP) and Occupational Health Monitoring.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Successful development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS programs at the assigned location(s) with year-over-year improvements in performance metrics.
• Achievement of sustainability goals, including reductions in total recordable incident rate (TRIR), lost time incident rate (LTIR), greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water consumption, and waste.
• Participate in Xylem Watermark activities.

The Person

Skills & Attributes

• Strong experience in safety management systems, risk assessments, and accident investigation processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and EHS management system software.

Education and Experience

• An undergraduate degree in occupational safety, environmental science, public health, or industrial or safety engineering is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of EHS experience.
• Professional safety certifications such as OSHA 30-Hour, NEBOSH General, CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), CHMM or equivalent are highly desired.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here represent those that a candidate must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, and move about the working environment.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must be able to manage multiple projects and complete assignments within deadlines.
• Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from disagreeable elements.
• Field: During field service audits, persons may be exposed to extreme cold or hot conditions and may be required to walk through construction sites, forests, hills, ditches, and rough/rocky terrain.
• Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours
• Expected travel: 50% per month (by air and car) within the region. Some travel will require 2 - 3 days of overnight stay from the home site.
• Expected to wear safety boots, safety glasses, reflective vests, and hard hats when required.

Salary

Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience, and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem, we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, a 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. It does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.

Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.

Salary range:
$72,300.00 - $130,100.00

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation