Sr Manager, EH&S

Date Posted : 2025-07-22

Country :

United States of America

Location :

OT516 : NPW - Landover, MD 5000 Philadelphia Way, Lanham, MD, 20706 USA

Role introduction

Moving people. Shaping the future. At Otis, we take pride in leading the industry we founded - elevators, escalators and moving walkways. We became an independent, publicly traded company in early 2020 and are excited about our future as we implement our Otis Vision Statement : We give people freedom to connect and thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world. We feel there has never been a better time to join our team.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to develop your Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) experience, then we have a great opportunity for you.? We are seeking a motivated, top performing EHS professional that has the technical and practical skills combined with a positive attitude and approach to help bring the Otis safety culture and performance to the next level.?

As an EHS Sr. 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.

The rolE :

Actively support the organization's efforts to meet or exceed EHS objectives

Actively participate in customer and management review meetings including presenting on strategy, safety metrics, and KPIs

Partner with operations to integrate EHS performance and ownership in the branch operations, actively participate in management review meetings

Function in leadership role to assist in the measurement of Regional EHS performance metrics and evaluate trends for continuous improvement and corrective measures.

Manage all safety, documentation and training records in collaboration with field operations

Lead continuous improvement actions, programs and / or processes on compliance assurance, incident prevention, injury prevention, ESG focus and other EHS performance indicators.

Lead Branch Safety Audits and incident investigations, supporting the development of corrective action plans

Facilitate with NAA Director, management reviews and reporting on EHS performance and tactical and strategic improvement planning.

Ensure compliance with legal and other requirements by integrating requirements into procedures

Train and coach line management to recognize EH&S hazards and control risks

Coordinate appropriate procedures, approvals, and control of hazardous, regulated and solid wastes

Lead by example to enhance Otis Safety Culture and reinforce the importance of EHS in the organization

Travel to regional location and support operations where necessary - 75% in Northeastern Atlantic Area

What You Will Need to be Successful :

A minimum of 7+ years of EH&S experience or 10+ years of elevator technical field experience

EH&S in a field service / operations environment is preferred

A broad understanding of all matters related to EH&S in a service environment

Knowledge of management systems, policies, strategies and systems needed to implement an EH&S

Strong leadership, interpersonal, strategic thinking / planning and collaboration skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in field operations environment, including walking up multiple flights of stairs, navigating constructions sites and other remote work environments

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Prior elevator specific technical knowledge is an asset

Apply today to join us and build what's next!

Otis is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company. We move 2.4 billion people a day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, Otis is 72,000 people strong, including 44,000 field professionals, all committed to manufacturing, installing and maintaining products to meet the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. For more information, visit www.otis.com () and follow us on LinkedIn () , Instagram () and Facebook () @OtisElevatorCo.

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 () .

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