EH&S Specialist

Date Posted:2025-11-05Country: United States of AmericaLocation: OT223: GL - PLAINVIEW, NY 65 Fairchild Avenue, PLAINVIEW, NY, 11803 USARole introductionMoving 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.Otis Worldwide Corporation is seeking a dynamic and experienced EHS Specialist 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 Specialist you will be responsible for providing support to Otis New York Operating Area efforts related to environmental and safety compliance. In your role you will partner with Otis Field Operations to identify, anticipate, assess hazards, implement company EHS policies and management systems, maintain regulatory compliance and reduce the impact of incidents and losses, including worker’s compensation costs. You will report to the Manager EHS, New York Operating Area and be responsible for supporting the EHS team to implement effective solutions to mitigate high risk activities and provide functional support of metrics, analytics, and program management.Key Responsibilities:Reinforce the importance of EHS in the organization and actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EHS objectives.Lead by example and enhance Otis Safety CultureOrganizes, implements, and maintains environmental, health and safety strategies and objectives. Plans and directs complex projects involving multiple disciplines.Engage in Otis North America focused field audits and other types of audits and engagementsPartner with operations to integrate EHS performance and ownership in the branch operationsPartner with EHS Managers in the Otis North America Operating Unit to provide field based EHS support on key performance indicatorsProvide functional support to drive continuous improvement in EHS performanceDevelop, maintain, and review the EHS program to ensure compliance with current and future legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements specific to local, state and federal jurisdictions in the Operating AreaProvide and distribute regional based analytics for both leading and lagging indicatorsCollaborate with the EHS Vice President and EHS Manager to revise and review goals and metricsCoordinate appropriate procedures, approvals, and control of hazardous, regulated, and solid wastesProvide guidance and support in state driven reporting structuresManage and analyze all safety performance measures, documentation, and training records in collaboration with field operations and EHS managementTravel to area locations to support operations where necessary – 50-70% travel in local areato be Successful, you’ll need the following:Education:Bachelor’s degree in health & safety, Environmental Management, or related field or equivalent experienceQualifications:A minimum of 3+ years of EHS experience or elevator technical field experienceKnowledge of management systems, policies, strategies, and systems needed to implement an EH&S programEHS in a field service/operations environment is preferredA broad understanding of all matters related to EH&S in a service environmentStrong interpersonal, strategic thinking/planning and collaboration skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work in field operations environment, including walking up multiple flights, navigating constructions sites and other remote work environmentsStrong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)The salary range for this role is $90,000-$110,000. Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. 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 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 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 72,000 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. Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext! Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io Policy and Terms:Click on this link to read the Policy and TermsSummaryLocation: OT223: GL - PLAINVIEW, NY 65 Fairchild Avenue, PLAINVIEW, NY, 11803 USAType: Full time