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About this EHS Manager role at Xylem

Xylem · Onsite · Tualatin, Oregon

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Role

As the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager, you will lead the strategy and execution of programs that protect our people, support operational excellence, and advance our sustainability commitments across manufacturing operations.


You will serve as a key member of the site leadership team, partnering with operations leaders, employees, and corporate EHS stakeholders to drive a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce environmental impact. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to workplace safety, environmental stewardship, and Xylem's mission of addressing the world's most critical water challenges.


Core Responsibilities

  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs for manufacturing operations and service operations.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership, providing guidance on safety, compliance, environmental performance, and risk management.
  • Drive a world-class safety culture through employee engagement, training, hazard identification, and injury prevention initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, environmental, health, and safety regulations, permits, and internal standards.
  • Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action initiatives to improve safety and operational performance.
  • Support sustainability objectives by leading programs focused on waste reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation, and greenhouse gas reduction.
  • Monitor and analyze EHS performance metrics and use data-driven insights to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Manage contractor safety, emergency preparedness, occupational health programs, and site-specific compliance initiatives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed EHS principles into daily operations and business decision-making.
  • Support internal and external audits, inspections, certifications, and regulatory agency interactions.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Public Health, Safety Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or operational environment.
  • Experience leading EHS compliance programs, risk assessments, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and employees across multiple levels of an organization.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
  • Experience with EHS management systems, auditing practices, hazard assessments, and corrective action programs.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and EHS reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, OHST, OSHA 30-Hour, or NEBOSH.
  • Experience supporting ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
  • Experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) principles and sustainability reporting practices.
  • Demonstrated success leading environmental sustainability initiatives and performance improvement programs.



Additional Information

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout office and manufacturing environments.
  • Ability to conduct facility inspections and safety observations in active production environments.
  • Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, high-visibility apparel, and hard hats when necessary.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Combination of office and manufacturing environments.
  • Frequent interaction with production teams, operational leaders, and corporate stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while meeting established deadlines.
  • Participation in emergency response and incident management activities as required.

Travel Requirements

  • Approximately 30% travel to support multiple manufacturing and service locations.
  • Periodic overnight travel required.


Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment. 

  

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation 

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About Xylem

Our goal is to optimize water access and quality, and promote responsible consumption, so that communities across the globe can thrive. Through Xylem Watermark, our Corporate Citizenship Program, we provide and protect safe water resources for communities around the world by engaging all stakeholders and educating about water issues. Learn more by clicking here – Working at Xylem ( https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/working-at-xylem/ )

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