Job Description Summary

Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose

The EHS Site Leader is accountable for establishing leading and continuously improving the sites Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) management system to protect people the environment and the business. This role provides day-to-day EHS leadership at a manufacturing site or fixed facility (e.g. service shop or O&M site) ensures regulatory compliance drives risk reduction and partners with operations to improve SQDC outcomes. The EHS Site Leader manages a small to medium team of EHS professionals and cross-functional contributors sets strategy allocates resources and influences policy and culture across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy Governance and Leadership

  • Define the site EHS strategy and annual operating plan aligned to corporate standards and regulatory requirements; own KPIs tiered accountability and management reviews.
  • Lead and develop a small to medium team of EHS professionals; set clear goals coach for performance and build bench strength and succession plans.
  • Influence policy formulation resource allocation and site master planning to proactively integrate EHS risk management into operations maintenance engineering and capital projects.

• Risk Management and Compliance

  • Own the sites risk register and risk assessment programs (e.g. JSA/JHA machine guarding ergonomics industrial hygiene contractor safety energy isolation/LOTO).
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g. OSHA/region-specific equivalents EPA/air/water/waste hazardous materials DOT/transport fire code) and internal standards.
  • Lead regulatory interfaces inspections permits and reporting; maintain accurate records and documentation for audit readiness.
  • Manage incident response and investigations using root cause analysis; drive timely corrective/preventive actions and verification of effectiveness.

• Process Safety Management (PSM)

  • Oversee PSM elements where applicable (e.g. process hazard analysis management of change mechanical integrity operating procedures training emergency planning).
  • Partner with engineering and maintenance on MOC reviews relief systems and safeguards integrity; ensure periodic compliance audits and closure of findings.

• Continuous Improvement and Culture

  • Drive year-over-year improvements in leading and lagging indicators (e.g. hazard ID corrective action closure rate TRIR DART environmental exceedances).
  • Implement and sustain standard work visual management layered process audits and tiered daily management for EHS.
  • Conduct gemba walks and engage the workforce through behavior-based safety ergonomics improvements and near-miss reporting programs; recognize and reinforce positive behaviors.

• Training and Competency

  • Own site EHS training matrix and curriculum (regulatory role-based and high-risk tasks); ensure training effectiveness and competency validation.
  • Deliver compelling communications and change management to drive adoption of new standards practices and technologies.

• Emergency Preparedness and Security Interface

  • Maintain and drill site emergency response plans (fire medical chemical release severe weather business continuity); coordinate with local authorities and mutual aid.
  • Ensure readiness of emergency equipment and EHS critical controls; support crisis management and post-event recovery plans.

• Environmental Programs

  • Lead environmental aspects/impacts assessments; manage air water and waste programs including hazardous waste stormwater and SPCC where applicable.
  • Drive reductions in emissions waste water and energy; support sustainability targets and reporting.

• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

  • Communicate complex EHS concepts clearly to all levels; influence decision-making with data risk insights and practical solutions.
  • Partner with Operations Quality Facilities Engineering Supply Chain HR and Legal; manage contractor and supplier EHS performance and onboarding.

• Project and Change Leadership

  • Lead cross-functional EHS projects with clear charters timelines and benefits; manage minimal-to-moderate complexity budget and risk.
  • Integrate EHS requirements into new product/process introductions cell layout changes and capital projects from concept through start-up.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in EHS Engineering or a Science discipline from an accredited university or college
• Experience providing day-to-day EHS support within a manufacturing or fixed facility environment
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles

Desired Characteristics

• Masters degree in EHS Engineering or a Science discipline
• Strong oral and written communication and the ability to simplify complex topics
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with proven ability to influence across functions
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems using structured methods (e.g. 5-Why Fishbone FMEA)
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects and deliver measurable results
• Ability to document plan market and execute programs effectively
• Established project management skills (chartering risk management stakeholder engagement schedule/cost control)

Additional Preferred Experience and Certifications

• Professional certifications (e.g. CSP CIH CHMM PE) or regionally relevant equivalents
• Experience with ISO 45001/14001 or similar management systems; internal auditor experience
• Contractor management and construction safety (e.g. CDM in UK local equivalents)
• Incident investigation leadership and corrective action management tools
• Familiarity with EHS software systems and data analytics dashboards

Working Conditions

• On-site role at the Huntsville AL facility; routine floor presence and gemba engagement required
• Occasional off-shift/on-call support for incidents audits and shutdown/turnaround activities
• Limited travel up to 20% for training audits or multi-site collaboration

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and along with programs like HealthAhead your physical emotional financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program which provides 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability insurance life insurance and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e. is a Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident U.S. Citizen have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e. a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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