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EHS Manager

nVent · WI · Full time

Posted Jul 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a serious hazard you found and how you got it fixed.

What they are checking: Whether they identify risk proactively and work with plant teams to control it.

How do you get front-line employees involved in safety improvements?

What they are checking: Whether they build engagement at all levels rather than owning safety alone.

Tell me about a time you balanced a sustainability goal with a business need.

What they are checking: Whether they find practical solutions that support both.

What would you do

How would you build a ZERO HARM culture at a plant where safety has been seen as paperwork?

What they are checking: Whether they can change behavior on the floor, not just policy on paper.

The plant manager wants to run a line that you think is unsafe. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can stand firm on safety while working as a partner with leadership.

About the work

What OSHA requirements come up most in a manufacturing plant, and how do you stay compliant?

What they are checking: Whether they know practical regulatory requirements and how to meet them.

What EPA and environmental programs have you managed for waste, water or energy?

What they are checking: Whether they can own environmental compliance alongside safety.

Walk me through how you investigate an incident.

What they are checking: Whether they find root causes and fix systems instead of blaming people.

How do you keep EHS permits and documentation accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they are organized enough to avoid compliance gaps.

What leading indicators do you track, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they measure safety in a way that prevents injuries, not just counts them.

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The full job description

As published by nVent.

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: • Lead and advance EHS strategy by providing clear, consistent direction that supports both people and business outcomes. • Be a visible safety leader with a strong shop floor presence—recognized as the go to expert for safety, health, and environmental mentorship. • Collaborate closely with the Plant Manager and leadership team to align EHS initiatives with site priorities and long term objectives. • Proactively identify workplace hazards and collaborate with plant teams to eliminate or mitigate risk. • Champion a ZERO HARM culture, driving safe behaviors and practices across all levels of the organization. • Monitor and interpret EHS regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA), assess potential impacts, and translate requirements into practical, effective solutions. • Own environmental programs related to waste, water, and energy, supporting both regulatory compliance and sustainability initiatives. • Engage employees at all levels to identify, develop, and implement continuous EHS improvements. • Manage EHS documentation, permits, and vendor relationships, ensuring accuracy and compliance. • Coordinate workers’ compensation cases, partnering with HR and Legal to drive appropriate outcomes. • Lead incident reporting and investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action follow up. • Facilitate EHS training programs, ensuring all regulatory and company requirements are met and well understood. YOU HAVE: • Background in Engineering, Science, Safety, or Environmental disciplines preferred • Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental, engineering, construction management or related preferred • Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred • 7+ years of progressive experience leading safety and/or environmental management systems • Experience working in a manufacturing or construction environment • Strong working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, with the ability to apply them effectively in a plant setting WE HAVE: • A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com . • Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money • Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being: • Innovative & adaptable • Dedicated to absolute integrity • Focused on the customer first • Respectful and team oriented • Optimistic and energizing • Accountable for performance • Benefits to support the lives of our employees Benefit Overview At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes: • Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance. • A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match. • Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection. At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth. #LI-Onsite #LI-AL1

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