The Requirements

To meet the basic qualification for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. In addition, to be a good fit for the EHS Manager opportunity, you will have:

• A bachelor's degree in EHS, engineering, or related field with EHS management emphasis and significant experience in a related position and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience in related field.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or working toward this or an equivalent certification.
• Seven to ten years' experience with wide range of EHS issues in manufacturing environments. Quick question for you - click here
• Experience supporting service/maintenance organizations is preferred, but at a minimum, you should understand the unique needs of remote and/or field workers.
• A strong understanding of EHS management systems and processes.
• Experience managing organizational and process change.
• Demonstrated understanding of EHS laws and regulations.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Audit experience is a plus.

Just as important will be the following competencies and characteristics:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to:
  • Influence and motivate others.
  • Develop and maintain a "business partner" relationship with plant leadership.
  • Coach and train people at all levels.
• Self-direction and initiative.
• Strong organizational skills.
• The ability to:
  • Envision and act on both the big picture and the details.
  • Handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy.
  • Work in a team-oriented environment that is fast-paced and demanding.
  • Work well under stress and deliver on time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You also will need to be willing and able to travel (sometimes internationally) 25% to 50% of the time. This role may involve offshore work.

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Role Overview

You will report to the Global EHS Director and have a dotted line relationship with Vice Presidents of the service organizations. Service operations includes larger centers where work is done on site as well as field teams that travel to customer facilities. We also work with independently-operated third party service providers; typically these businesses are smaller, but they have the same EHS considerations.

Overall you will be responsible for developing, implementing and sustaining EHS programs and systems to ensure the safety of all employees, visitors and contractors; protect the environment, and maintain compliance with all global and local regulations. You'll provide professional knowledge and expertise in the administration and support of environmental health and safety programs, monitor compliance with applicable EHS laws and SPX FLOW policies and procedures and report results regularly. Quick question for you - click here

We are reorganizing EHS across the corporation to enhance capabilities, promote shared ownership with operations and clarify responsibilities. You will take point on this initiative for service operations, and your key objectives will include:

• Actively engaging and involving employees at all levels of the organization to drive a culture characterized by accountability, commitment and teamwork.
• Establishing yourself as an advisor to and member of the leadership teams, advising them on EHS issues and driving compliance solutions and EHS simplification through the business cycles.
• Coaching and guiding people at all levels to embrace EHS, change and continuous improvement.
• Standardizing EHS processes and procedures across the service operations.
• Streamlining the process for qualifying third-party vendors in the US.

Note: this is a high-level overview of the role. To take a deeper dive into the details, see the Role Specifics tab.

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Role Specifics

As EHS Manager, your specific responsibilities will fall into several areas.

EHS Leadership

• Support the Global EHS Leader in delivering the EHS improvement program at assigned facilities.
• Ensure close coordination with facility leaders and that appropriate plans are in place for the implementation and adherence to SPX FLOW policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Partner with facility leaders to develop EHS strategy and improvement agendas.
• Participate as a key member of facilities' leadership teams, driving compliance solutions and EHS simplification through the business cycles.
• Implement and provide on-going support for the SPX FLOW risk management and risk assessment process.
• Drive continuous improvement and operationalization of EHS programs, procedures, and tools and systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and SPX FLOW Best Practices.
• Vigorously lead /drive EHS operationalization and accountability to all employees through partnering with the local leadership team.
• Participate as an effective team member and colleague sharing ideas, best practices, and learnings to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the overall business.

Compliance Assurance

• Monitor compliance with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations.
• Keep abreast of emerging EHS regulations for applicability and implementation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local team, community and regulators.
• Interface with external bodies such as the EHS and Environment Agency to ensure legal/policy compliance and participate in any subsequent communication to stakeholders within the business.
• Interface with other SPX FLOW Facilities to ensure best practices are being shared and adopted.
• Prepare for and participate in facility self-inspections and audits, and 3rd party facility assessments.
• Provide facility-level guidance to develop and promptly implement audit action plans, and provide appropriate supporting documentation.
• Obtain and maintain necessary environmental permits.
• Make appropriate requests for resources to ensure proper management of regulated substance requirements regarding restrictions and prohibitions related to environmental aspects of products.

Policies, Procedures and Guidelines

• Assist facility leadership teams in developing strategies to implement facility-specific EHS policies, practices and procedures aligned with SPX FLOW, regional and corporate objectives. Facilitate compliance with SPX FLOW Global procedures and guidelines.
• Partner with Global EHS Director to implement effective processes for ongoing injury analysis, risk assessment / reduction and self-inspection.
• Assist facilities in the identification and development of Health & Safety, Sustainability & Environmental capital investment opportunities as required. Ensure that EHS is considered in any plant or product changes, acquisitions/dispositions and capital projects.
• Manage EHS Metrics Dashboard for the facilities and validate monthly data.

Management System

• Establish and facilitate implementation/sustainability of the facility-level integrated EHS management system that meets the SPX FLOW Global EHS Management System minimum requirements. Facilitate annual review of systems.
• Assist and guide facility leadership on EHS management system goals, objectives, and associated implementation plans (with measurable attributes).
• Develop continuous improvement initiatives/plans as necessary to align to SPX FLOW EHS management system objectives.
• Facilitate development and implementation of environmental sustainability goals and track progress.
• Coordinate and align facility EHS management system initiatives regional and SPX FLOW corporate guidance policies and objectives.
• Ensure relevant EHS training requirements are identified and that appropriate training packages are developed and delivered to support the implementation of SPX FLOW standards/procedures. Ensure that training programs are reviewed in line with changing policy/legislation.

Incidents

• Assist facility leadership in implementing an effective system of response to all incidents per SPX FLOW policy guidelines.
• Ensure facilities report incidents as required per SPX FLOW policy.
• Facilitate Root-Cause analysis and identification of effective countermeasures for EHS incidents as appropriate.

Additional Duties

• Provide EHS expertise and support as directed by the Global EHS Director.
• Support external and internal auditing processes for other facility locations.

Note: this is a detailed description of the role. To get the 30,000-foot view, see the Role Overview tab.

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What's in It for You

Move the needle
A new global EHS leader . . . a major strategic reorganization . . . strong support from executive leadership . . . as a veteran change agent, you know that these factors will combine to enable you to make a genuine difference.

Professional development
We know you'll come to the table with a good deal of knowledge and experience, but there will be plenty of chance to add to your skillset as you drive significant change. You'll also expand your knowledge as you participate in global audits and different sites.

Career options
We are enjoying strong growth and positive change, creating an environment in which strong players can thrive. The EHS Manager role will allow you to demonstrate your leadership skills and ability to deliver results, characteristics we look for when opportunities arise.

Autonomy and support
We'll look to you to assume ownership of the EHS function in Houston, giving you the elbowroom you need to succeed. At the same time, support is always just a phone call away. In addition, you can share ideas and insights with EHS peers in the US and around the world.

Excellent compensation
In addition to a competitive base salary, performance-based bonus and other incentives, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including insurances, paid time off, and more. Benefits begin day one.

Total Rewards
At SPX FLOW, what's in it for employees goes well beyond market-competitive compensation and benefits. The company's Total Rewards program includes a comprehensive offering that combines a challenging work environment with opportunities for personal development, career growth and recognition. Our Total Rewards Program gives employees:

• A financial stake in their success and the ongoing success of the organization.
• Opportunities to be recognized and rewarded for hard work and a job well done.
• A platform to spotlight personal talent and achieve exceptional results.
• A chance to display the values and leadership practices we, as a company, embrace.

Keys to Success

If you're looking for a position in which you can simply tick items on an EHS checklist, this is not the job for you. To excel in this role you will be a change agent motivated to transform the organization. A collaborative, partnering approach will serve you well, but you can't be shy. For the most part, you will find people open to positive change, but it still can be challenging. You'll definitely need the influencing skills to persuade others to buy in, and at times you may need to be assertive.

In just about any position you would be expected to assume ownership and accountability, and that is certainly true here. What's a little different is that you also will be promoting shared ownership and accountability. It may be tempting, when someone else isn't taking action, to step in and handle it yourself in order to get it done. And people will have the mindset that, if it's EHS, it's your job. However, you'll need to resist that temptation, help people embrace the ownership, and coach them in getting the job done.

In addition, in order to be an outstanding EHS Manager, you will:

• Combine analytical skills with creativity in solving problems.
• Remain flexible and adaptable -- a black-and-white approach won't work well.
• Maintain open lines of communication between and among stakeholders.
• Bring a customer service approach to supporting the plant staff.
• Keep a constant eye out for ways to improve process efficiencies.
• Achieve goals independently and also contribute effectively as a team member.
• Hold yourself to high standards, and encourage others to do the same.

About Us

SPX FLOW is a global supplier of highly specialized, engineered solutions with operations in over 35 countries and sales in over 150 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions play a critical role in helping meet the rising global demand in the end markets we serve. Our total revenue in 2016 was $1.9 billion, with approximately 30 percent from sales into emerging markets.

We serve the food and beverage, power and energy and industrial markets. Our product portfolio of pumps, valves, mixers, filters, air dryers, hydraulic tools, homogenizers, separators and heat exchangers, along with the related aftermarket parts and services, supports global industries, including food and beverage, oil and gas, power generation (including nuclear and conventional), chemical processing, compressed air and mining. Our core strengths include product breadth, global capabilities and the ability to create custom-engineered solutions for diverse flow processes. Over the past several years, we have strategically expanded our scale, relevance to customers, and global capabilities in these markets. We believe there are attractive organic and acquisition opportunities to continue to expand our business.

We focus on a number of operating initiatives, including innovation and new product development, continuous improvement driven by lean methodologies, supply chain management, expansion in emerging markets, information technology infrastructure improvement, and organizational and talent development. These initiatives are designed to, among other things, capture synergies within our businesses to ultimately drive revenue, profit margin and cash flow growth. We believe our businesses are well-positioned for long-term growth based on our operating initiatives, the potential within the current markets served and the potential for expansion into additional markets.

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