Senior EHS Manager

Senior EHS Manager

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – EHS to lead and drive Environmental, Health & Safety programs across facilities and operations. The role requires strong expertise in industrial and facility safety, including Building Management Systems (BMS), CCTV surveillance systems, Access Control Systems (ACS), lifting operations, crane safety, contractor safety management, and compliance with applicable safety regulations and standards.

The incumbent will be responsible for developing a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating operational risks, and implementing best-in-class EHS practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

EHS Leadership & Governance

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of EHS policies, standards, and procedures.
• Drive safety culture initiatives and ensure adherence to corporate and statutory EHS requirements.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments, safety audits, and inspections.
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans for identified hazards and incidents.

Facility & Security Systems Safety

• Oversee safety aspects related to Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Ensure safe operations and maintenance practices for CCTV and Access Control Systems (ACS).
• Collaborate with Facilities, Security, and Engineering teams to identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Review and approve safety procedures for maintenance activities involving critical infrastructure systems.

Lifting Operations & Crane Safety

• Establish and monitor lifting plans for heavy equipment and machinery movement.
• Ensure compliance with crane safety regulations, lifting standards, and safe work practices.
• Review crane operations, rigging procedures, and lifting permits.
• Conduct periodic inspections and audits of cranes, lifting tools, tackles, and associated equipment.
• Investigate lifting-related incidents and implement corrective actions.

Contractor & Project Safety

• Manage contractor safety programs and permit-to-work systems.
• Conduct contractor onboarding, safety training, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure EHS compliance during installation, relocation, and maintenance of heavy machinery and equipment.
• Participate in project planning and execution to integrate safety requirements from design to commissioning.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with relevant EHS legislation and industry standards.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and reporting.
• Maintain EHS documentation, records, permits, and statutory submissions.
• Develop emergency response and business continuity plans.

Training & Awareness

• Conduct safety training programs covering lifting operations, work-at-height, electrical safety, fire safety, and contractor safety.
• Drive safety campaigns, toolbox talks, and awareness initiatives across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Industrial Safety, or related discipline.
• Diploma/PG Diploma in Industrial Safety preferred.
• Additional certifications in NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent are desirable.

Experience

• 12–18 years of experience in EHS, facility safety, or industrial safety.
• Extensive experience with: Building Management Systems (BMS)CCTV & Access Control Systems (ACS)Crane and Heavy Lifting OperationsContractor Safety ManagementRisk Assessment & Incident InvestigationFacility & Engineering Safety
• Experience in corporate facilities, manufacturing, industrial projects, data centers, logistics, or large infrastructure environments preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of crane and lifting safety standards.
• Expertise in hazard identification and risk management.
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Regulatory compliance and audit management.
• Excellent communication and team management skills.

Experience Level

Senior Level