Ph3Position Summary /h3 pThe Global EHS Manager is accountable for setting, governing, and enforcing the Environmental, Health Safety strategy across Gowan globally. This role exists to fundamentally elevate safety culture, leadership accountability, and governance, ensuring that EHS is treated as a core business value and leadership responsibility. /p pThe position is Board‑visible, transformation‑oriented, and authority‑driven. Its primary mandate is to define clear global expectations, assess performance through audits and KPIs, drive corrective action, and ensure consistent application of Life Critical Standards and regulatory compliance across all sites. /p h3Job Status /h3 ul liFull-Time /Yuma, AZ or Adria/Aprilia/Milan, Italy /li liSalaried /li liExempt /li liReports to: Global Head of Operations ul liRegular interaction with: Executive Leadership Team (GLT), Board of Directors, Regional Manufacturing Directors, and Plant Managers. /li liActs as executive lead and key contributor to the EHS Governance Committee, providing transparent reporting on risks, incidents, trends, and actions. /li /ul /li /ul h3Role Responsibilities /h3 pb1. Global EHS Governance Authority /b /p ul liDefine and maintain a formal global EHS governance model, including clear escalation paths, decision rights, and accountability expectations. /li liEstablish global EHS policies, standards, and Life Critical Standards across all sites. /li liEnsure EHS risks are explicitly reflected in enterprise risk management and Board reporting. /li liServe as the final authority on EHS matters where site, regional, or functional alignment is lacking. /li /ul pb2. Safety Culture Leadership Accountability /b /p ul liDrive a behavior‑based safety culture where safe performance is owned by leadership at all levels. /li liAssess and influence leadership behaviors, decision‑making, and operational discipline related to safety. /li liEnsure leaders are held accountable for EHS outcomes. /li liPromote an environment where employees are comfortable escalating safety concerns. /li /ul pb3. Audits, Assessments Performance Measurement /b /p ul liDesign and lead a global EHS audit and assessment program covering culture, management systems, compliance, and Life Critical Standards. /li liDefine and own global EHS KPIs, balancing leading and lagging indicators (e.g., TRIR, Near Miss, Severe Potential Incidents, audit findings, corrective action closure). /li liEnsure consistent interpretation of results and decisive follow‑up actions. /li liValidate the quality and depth of incident investigations, with particular focus on root causes related to systems, culture, and leadership. /li /ul pb4. Systems Frameworks /b /p ul liOwn the design, deployment, and governance of the global EHS management system and digital tools (e.g., ProSapien software), ensuring they drive behavior and action. /li liEnsure standardization of key processes such as: /li liIncident reporting and classification /li liRisk assessment hazard controls /li liPermit‑to‑work systems /li liCorrective and preventive action tracking /li liObservations /li /ul pb5. Regulatory Compliance Leadership /b /p ul liEnsure global compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations. /li liMonitor regulatory changes and assess implications for the business. /li liLead responses to regulatory issues, enforcement actions, or high‑risk gaps. /li liEnsure compliance expectations do not vary by site or region based on local pressure or historical practices. /li /ul pb6. Organization, Capability Resourcing /b /p ul liDefine the required EHS organizational model, competencies, and resourcing to support global expectations. /li liInfluence hiring, development, and succession planning for EHS roles globally. /li liAct as coach and mentor to regional and site EHS leaders, while maintaining clear performance expectations. /li /ul h3Education /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Safety, or related technical field. /li /ul h3Experience / Skills / Abilities /h3 pbRequired: /b /p ul li15+ years of progressive EHS experience in complex, regulated industrial environments (chemical, manufacturing, process industries preferred). /li liDemonstrated success leading EHS transformation. /li liDeep knowledge of Life Critical Safety, high‑hazard operations, and operational risk management. /li /ul pbPreferred: /b /p ul liBackground in global manufacturing environments with diverse regulatory regimes. /li liExposure to ISO‑based management systems (e.g., ISO 45001, 14001) as governance tools. /li /ul h3Job Expectations / Working Conditions /h3 pbWhat Success Looks Like /b /p ul liConsistent application of Life Critical Standards across all sites. /li liMeasurable improvement in safety culture indicators and leadership engagement. /li liHigh‑quality incident investigations with systemic root causes addressed. /li liTransparent, credible EHS reporting to Executive Leadership and the Board. /li liReduced reliance on informal practices and local work‑arounds. /li liEHS recognized internally as a leadership system, not a compliance function. /li /ul h3Key Interfaces /h3 ul liGlobal Head of Operations /li liRegional Manufacturing Leadership /li liPlant Managers /li liHR (for leadership accountability, culture, and capability) /li liLegal / Compliance /li liInternal Audit Risk Management /li liGlobal Leadership Team /li liBoard / Advisory Board (as required) /li /ul h3Leadership Profile /h3 pThe successful candidate will be: /p ul liIndependent in judgment. /li liComfortable challenging leadership when safety is compromised. /li liPragmatic, people‑centric, and highly credible with operators and executives. /li liFocused on depth and effectiveness. /li /ul h3Travel /h3 ul liSignificant global travel expected to support assessments, leadership engagement, and site presence. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr