The Power Distribution Systems organization offers career opportunities at a variety of levels representing increased scope and responsibility within the organization. The Regional EHS Manager acts as a leader for the safety function and will provide safety guidance and direction for EESS field-based personnel within a specific region. This position reports directly to the EESS division EHS manager and functionally to the zone manager of their respective region. The position is a critical function across EESS to help drive zero workplace injuries and incidents.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:  

• Lead the organization to a goal of zero workplace injuries and incidents 
• Lead the uniform adherence to electrical product installation, start up and commissioning methods, providing coaching and direct assistance to resolve technical challenges and application issues.
• Lead with incident management aspects, including but not limited to: reporting, investigation, and corrective/preventive actions
• Assist with identifying safety risks areas and developing short term and long-term strategies to address them
• Coordinate/Perform Annual Employee required safety training and additional training to meet local leaderships specific safety needs
• Consult with leaders to assist with identifying and developing local safety initiatives
• Support and mentor field service employees by having the ability to demonstrate how to perform the work safely
• Support local leadership teams in implementing and reviewing customer safety requirements
• Partner with training department to review and assist with the development of division training processes to ensure that required EHS training is defined and is tracked to completion
• Develop division safety programs for deployment to a distributive/remote workforce including but not limited to new PPE requirements, corporate policies and regulations
• Lead site monthly safety meetings, provide details of updates to safety program, changes, and develop safety topics
• Support site safety contacts in maintaining and driving a culture of continuous improvement for safety
• Perform DOC safety audits for local Eaton office, vehicle, and customer sites using the 5S platform to drive a safe workplace environment   
• Serve as a resource to the operations by staying relevant and informed on safety, industry and technical related topics.
• Work with other field safety reps to keep consistency across each zone/region.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical or engineering technology) or a Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety and Health.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical field AND/OR EHS in industrial or electrical industry.
• Must be able to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the an Eaton location listed, as no relocation is being offered for this role.

Preferred qualifications:

• OSHA 10- and 30-Hour General Industry or Construction certification.
• Familiar with State regulations (NFPA, OSHA, CSA).
• Safety certifications: Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Trained Supervisor (STS), Construction
• Health & Safety Technician (CHST) and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Prior experience in an electrical field service technician position.
• First Aid/CPR Trained.
• Arc Flash qualified.

Position Criteria:  

• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton's safety program and policy.
• Possess and maintain a valid & unrestricted driver's license
• Ability to demonstrate writing safety checklist and procedures.
• Strong electrical background.
• General awareness of environmental and situational safety hazards that may exist on job sites.
• Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with electrical and electronic equipment.
• Previous experience delivering informative/instructional presentations to field based and management level employees.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to perform physical aspects of an electrical field service engineer/technician role.