Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for leading the planning, implementation, and management of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs, projects, and initiatives at the Vertiv Pelzer facility. This role provides strategic direction to the Pelzer management team for risk mitigation, safety best practices, and continuous improvement efforts to drive a zero-injury culture. Ensures strict adherence to all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.

Responsibilities:

• Champion safety as a core Vertiv value and foster a positive safety culture.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute EHS initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with Learning and Development to design and deliver required EHS training.
• Maintain site safety documentation, including SDS, JSA, and ergonomic assessments.
• Oversee incident and injury reporting per OSHA and Vertiv standards.
• Ensure compliance with EPA requirements (hazardous/non-hazardous waste, stormwater, SARA Title III, EPCRA reporting, wastewater discharge, SPCC Plans, etc.).
• Manage Hazmat shipping registration and vendor contracts.
• Maintain EHS data collection and reporting systems for KPIs and metrics.
• Align EHS metrics and best practices with the Vertiv Operating System (VOS).
• Validate new equipment, machines, and workstations for regulatory and Vertiv safety standards.
• Advise senior leadership on facility risks, incidents, and corrective actions.
• Monitor environmental impacts per Vertiv policy and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct audits, inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
• Lead employee safety committees and promotional activities.
• Manage Workers’ Compensation claims and hearings.
• Support Emergency and Crisis Management Response and local MERT programs.
• Availability for occasional off-shift work and travel for training or audits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent EHS experience.
• 3–5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing; warehousing/kitting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT hazardous materials shipping regulations; Federal DOT and NFPA 70E familiarity a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence management to integrate safe practices into daily operations.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. 

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity.  Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

 

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

 Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

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