Emerson is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Vice President of Enterprise Safety to build on our strong foundation of safety excellence and elevate our global safety culture. The Vice President of Enterprise Safety will partner closely with EHS professionals and business leaders across the organization to align and enhance safety programs, policies, and standard methodologies that support the ongoing health and safety of our global workforce. Success in this role will depend on the ability to connect teams, facilitate knowledge sharing, and develop a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Successful communication and thoughtful planning will be vital in crafting safety programs that resonate across Emerson's global, operational footprint. The ideal candidate is a unifying force, bringing people together to define, implement, and champion safety initiatives that reflect Emerson's commitment to protecting our people and empowering a world-class safety culture. This position can be based at one of our many corporate hubs in the US.

Ready to make your mark and embark on an exciting journey with us? We can't wait to hear from you!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Champion a risk-based approach to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring the safety and well-being of all Emerson employees and operations globally.
• Develop and drive enterprise-level safety programs, initiatives and execution strategies, securing executive leadership alignment and resource dedication.
• Provide enterprise-level leadership on health and safety matters, engaging with internal and external partners to craft and communicate Emerson's safety strategy.
• Analyze and interpret health and safety performance data to identify trends, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities, and communicate actionable insights to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with business and world area safety leaders to align on and implement comprehensive, outstanding health and safety policies, processes, and procedures.
• Identify and implement innovative, efficient approaches to health and safety management, enabling cross-business knowledge sharing and continuous improvement globally.
• Establish benchmarking practices to measure Emerson's safety performance against industry leaders and use these insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate the review and approval processes for corporate-wide health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and fostering a culture of safety excellence.
• Advise the planning, execution, and resolution of third-party and internal risk assessment audits, ensuring adherence to industry standards and internal policies.
• Be responsible for the development, deployment, and effectiveness of internal safety training curriculums, ensuring optimal completion rates and alignment with performance objectives.
• Lead global safety compliance efforts by partnering with regional and business level EHS teams to align with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, EPA)

Who You Are:

You will model and encourage the expression of wide-ranging ideas and opinions. You will use knowledge of organizational culture to achieve objectives. You actively seek input from the most relevant sources to make timely and well-informed decisions in collaboration with key collaborators. You pursue everything with energy, drive and the need to finish. You can handle obstacles and develop excellent contingency plans.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• B.S. degree in Engineering, Science or other related fields
• Relevant management experience commensurate with the seniority and global scope of this role.
• Experience in project management and analytical decision making
• Willing to travel approximately 30% of the time
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• MBA
• 15+ years of managerial experience and 10+ years of broad, related experience in global environmental, health and safety project management
• Familiarity with operational environments and engaging employees in these settings
• Knowledge of Federal, state, and local safety regulations
• Ability to be a creative and progressive problem solver when it comes to safety culture and behavior change

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We champion an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and varied perspectives-because we know that phenomenal ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible

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ABOUT US

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

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