Date Posted:

2025-04-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT052: CHN - CHICAGO, IL 651 W WASHINGTON SUITE 1N, CHICAGO, IL, 60661 USAMoving people. Shaping the future. At Otis, we take pride in leading the industry we founded, and there's never been a better time to join our team. We are the leader in elevators, escalators, and moving walkways. We're seeking a Manager, EH&S Generalist Midwest who is ready to help us deliver on our commitments today, plan our strategy for the future and leave their fingerprints on the organization for years to come.

Each day, the OTIS Environment, Health and Safety team is working to ensure that our absolute commitment to safety is upheld for all of our internal and external customers worldwide. In order to maintain our role as a world leader, we continue to seek talented, ambitious individuals to join our high performing team. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to apply your technical expertise, then we have a great opportunity for you. We are seeking creative, analytic, results-focused safety professionals to contribute to our continued legacy.

As an EH&S Manager you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to support Otis Midwest area's efforts related to environmental and safety compliance. In your role you will partner with Otis Field Operations to identify, anticipate and assess hazards, and implement company EH&S policies and management systems, maintain regulatory compliance and reduce the impact of incidents and losses, including worker’s compensation costs.

What you'll do:

Reinforce the importance of EHS in the organizationLead by example and enhance Otis Safety CultureActively support the organization's efforts to meet or exceed EHS objectivesPartner with operations to integrate EHS performance and ownership in the branch operations, actively participate in management review meetingsProvide strategic leadership to drive continuous improvement in EHS performanceCoordinate appropriate procedures, approvals, and control of hazardous, regulated and solid wastesManage all safety performance measures, documentation and training records in collaboration with field operationsLead Branch Safety Audits and incident investigations, supporting the development of corrective action plansEnsure compliance with legal and other requirements by integrating requirements into proceduresTrain and coach line management to recognize EH&S hazards and control risksSupport and evaluate the effectiveness of the communication program, including sharing of best practicesTravel to regional locations to support operations – 50-75% travel in local region

What You Will Need to be Successful:

BA/BS degree in Health & Safety, and/or Environmental Management or related field of study or equivalent experience including elevator Field Operations experience in lieu of degreeMS/MBA degree with EH&S experience preferred A minimum of 5+ years of EH&S experience or 7+ years of elevator technical field experienceA broad understanding of all matters related to EH&S in a service environmentKnowledge of management systems, policies, strategies and systems needed to implement an EH&SStrong leadership, interpersonal, strategic thinking/planning and collaboration skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work in field operations environment, including walking up multiple flights of stairs, navigating constructions sites and other remote work environmentsStrong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)Prior elevator specific technical knowledge is preferredEH&S in a field service/operations environment is preferred

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. 

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.  

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 69,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.  

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.  

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.   

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do.  We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.  

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext! 

Otis 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. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.

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