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Xylem EHS Manager in Houston, Texas

Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! 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.

Overview of Xylem

Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges.

The Role: Xylem seeks to hire a Regional Environment, Health, Safety & Security Manager. This position will assist with the development, implementation and monitoring of environmental, safety and health policies and procedures and best practices, particularly related to water treatment site and service operations, product manufacturing, transportation and services for rental and sales of industrial water/wastewater treatment equipment at branch facilities and customer sites, located in Central and West regions of the United States.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

  • Drive and expect zero injuries as an acceptable safety culture as a KPI.

  • Drive and expect zero environmental NOVs as a KPI

  • Manage dotted line reports, as applicable, with their personal and technical development, while driving accountability.

  • Assist EHS Director with exceeding sustainability goals as a KPI.

  • Serves as an EHS subject matter expert and business partner for the Region in which they support.

  • Conduct routine site visits to provide in-person support and assistance as appropriate based on need and business conditions. Up to 50% per month travel within the region. Some travel will require 2-3 days overnight stay from home base.

  • Ensure start-up sites and or sites with new management are provided the guidance and tools to be successful Xylem Inc. EHS&S programs.

  • Assist regional branches with coordination, development and delivery of EHS&S training and education programs for new hires and existing employees either by use of LMS or in-person training to meet regulatory and Xylem requirements.

  • Assist regional branches in the identification of facility/job site hazards and risks to prevent injuries, spills or other EHS impacts and to ensure compliance with company and customer-specific safety standards and government regulations.

  • Collaborate with managers, supervisors and staff to institute loss prevention, loss control and corrective actions for unsafe and/or potentially unsafe acts, conditions or equipment.

  • Partner with Operations team(s) to develop and distribute communications addressing accidents, near misses, lessons learned and other EHS&S-related topics.

  • Assist and Support the Xylem Operations and Fleet teams in the development and implementation of the appropriate EHS Management System procedures in order to align with Xylem expectations and regulatory requirements.

  • Coordinate the distribution and communication of applicable EHS SMS elements at Regional Branches to support comprehension, implementation and accountability.

  • Assist and support the investigation of accidents to identify root causes and appropriate corrective actions to aid in preventing the recurrence of similar incidents in the future.

  • Participate in the Xylem Corporate EHS&S Audit Program to support ongoing compliance and management system audits at various operations and locations throughout Xylem. Serve as an audit team member and/or audit team leader.

  • Develop and analyze safety data and programs under the direction of the Director of EHS.

  • Prepare detailed summaries that include results of risk assessments, test results, observations, identified safety concerns, and recommendations or solutions to resolve those concerns.

  • Recommend ways to assist the company in creating safer and cleaner processes. Performance of varied duties as assigned.

  • Ensure the Insurance carrier’s audit findings are closed within a reasonable time frame.

  • Oversee and drive JSA reviews, ERP, IH Monitoring, Security, MOC and XPS action plans within regions

  • Monitor and drive 100% Training completion.

  • Manage contractor safety program.

  • Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

  • 5+ years’ experience working as a safety professional in a construction or manufacturing environment.

  • Construction experience preferred

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Occupational Health and Safety Technologists (OHST) preferred

  • Federal MSHA and state-equivalent programs for occupational safety and health for surface and subsurface mines.

  • Federal EPA and state-equivalent programs for environmental protection.

  • Behavioral-based safety concepts involving industrial and manufacturing processes.

  • Extremely competent with the use of computers and Microsoft Word PowerPoint, and Excel

Additional Information:

Physical Demands:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

  • Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility

Work Environment:

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

  • Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.

  • Field: Field Service audits will be exposed to extreme cold or hot conditions which may require walking through construction sites (forest, hills, ditches, and rough, rocky terrain).

  • Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours

  • Expected travel: up to 50% (airplane or car) per month

  • Must be able to manage multiple projects and complete assignments within small deadlines.

  • Must wear required PPE while in the field or in the shops or yards

Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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 diversity, equity and inclusion 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 embrace diversity and prioritize our employees' well-being through our DE&I initiatives and 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

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