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EHS Manager – Norway

The EHS Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for developing and implementing long-term EHS initiatives across Norway, covering all 9 sites. This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with both internal policies and external regulatory requirements, while fostering a culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement. The EHS Manager works closely with senior management, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders to deliver high-impact results.

Responsibilities

Environmental Planning and Strategy

• Develop and implement comprehensive environmental policies and procedures.

• Conduct risk assessments to identify environmental hazards and areas for improvement.

• Design and lead strategies to reduce environmental impact and enhance sustainability.

• Ensure ongoing compliance with local, national, and international environmental regulations.

• Monitor, evaluate, and report on environmental performance metrics.

Resource Management

• Collaborate with departments to ensure efficient and sustainable use of resources.

• Identify and promote environmentally friendly materials and operational practices.

• Monitor energy consumption, emissions, and waste output; implement reduction strategies.

Communication and Collaboration

• Liaise with external organizations, regulatory bodies, and government agencies on environmental and safety issues.

• Communicate EHS initiatives, performance updates, and compliance status to stakeholders.

• Work with cross-functional teams to embed environmental and safety considerations into core operations.

• Represent the organization at industry events, forums, and professional conferences.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans for environmental and safety incidents.

• Lead training exercises and drills to ensure readiness and compliance.

• Coordinate with emergency teams to minimize environmental damage and ensure safety during incidents.

• Investigate environmental incidents and oversee corrective action implementation.

Team Management

• Monitor EHS performance in the organization and ensure EHS goals are cascaded to be all levels in the organization.

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and safety-first work environment.

• Develop and deliver training programs to keep the team updated on regulatory changes and best practices.

High Impact Behaviors

• Strategic Decision Making:
  Ability to assess complex challenges, consider long-term outcomes, and make informed decisions aligned with business objectives. Involves critical thinking, foresight, and balancing stakeholder interests.

• Effective Communication:
  Strong communication skills to articulate vision, expectations, and feedback in a motivating and clear way. Includes active listening and openness to feedback at all organizational levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Safety Management, Engineering or equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in EHS roles, including at least 2 years in a people management position.

• Strong understanding of Norwegian and European EHS regulations and standards.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence at all levels of the organization.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience in EHS reporting tools and data analysis.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Norwegian and English.

• Experience in emergency response planning, audits, and compliance inspections.

Application

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Recruiter Leila Sayyad, Leila.sayyad@xylem.com .

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