EHS Engineer
Huntsville, AL - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality volume timeliness etc.).
Job Description
Role Summary / Purpose
- TheEHS Engineerprovides day-to-dayenvironmental health and safety (EHS) supportat a manufacturing site or fixed facility (such as a service shop or O&M site).
- Drives implementation of EHS programs to supportSafety Quality Delivery and Costobjectives.
- Ensuresregulatory complianceand alignment with company requirements while partnering with operations toidentify and reduce riskand strengthen safety culture.
- Usestechnical EHS expertise analytical thinking and strong collaboration skillsto execute site-level EHS strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
Roles and Responsibilities
Individuals in this role located at manufacturing sites and fixed facilities are responsible for:
EHS Program Execution and Compliance
- Implement and maintain EHS programsto meet federal state and local regulations and company policies standards and procedures.
- Support regulatory compliance activities including inspections audits permits and required reporting (e.g. OSHA EPA local environmental authorities).
- Conduct and/or support risk assessments including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and ergonomic assessments.
- Track and drive closure of corrective and preventive actionsidentified from inspections audits risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Perform incident investigations including root cause analysis documentation and implementation/verification of corrective actions.
- Support management of change (MOC)processes to ensure EHS risks are evaluated and controlled before new processes equipment or materials are introduced.
Technical Expertise and Analytical Support
- Applyin-depth knowledge of EHS technical disciplines(occupational safety industrial hygiene process safety environmental compliance) to identify hazards and recommend controls.
- Usedata-driven analysisto monitor EHS performance metrics identify trends and recommend improvement actions.
- Develop review and update EHS procedures work instructions and standard workto ensure regulatory compliance and support operational excellence.
- Evaluatenew processes equipment chemicals and facility changesfor EHS risks and recommend appropriate engineering controls administrative controls PPE and monitoring strategies.
Collaboration Integration and Business Support
- Partner with operations maintenance quality engineering and HRto integrate EHS requirements into daily work and projects.
- Maintainknowledge of EHS best practicesand understand how EHS integrates with other business functions and competitive benchmarks.
- ProvideEHS input to capital projects new product introductions and process or layout changesto ensure safe and compliant design and operation.
- Exercisesound judgmentto propose solutions outside of set parameters when addressing complex manufacturing processes with technical variety and interdependent production cycles.
Training Culture and Employee Engagement
- Develop and deliver EHS training(e.g. hazard communication lockout/tagout confined space PPE ergonomics emergency response) to employees contractors and visitors as needed.
- Support and promote astrong safety culture including encouraging hazard and near-miss reporting and employee participation in EHS programs.
- Serve as aresource and mentorto colleagues with less EHS experience helping build EHS capability at the site.
- FacilitateEHS committees safety talks and engagement events and support clear communication of EHS expectations performance and recognition.
Project Leadership and Stakeholder Management
- Lead small to medium EHS projectsor initiatives including risk-reduction projects EHS improvement kaizens and corrective action campaigns.
- Usestrong communication and influencing skillsto gain alignment and consensus on EHS topics and priorities across cross-functional teams.
- Set and communicate performance expectations manage timelines and deliverables and escalate issues when necessary.
- Handlesensitive issues and confidential informationwith integrity and professionalism.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degreefrom an accredited university or college preferably in Environmental Engineering Occupational Safety & Health Industrial Hygiene Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years Manufacturing experience)
- Minimum of 3 years of EHS experience
Desired Qualifications / Characteristics
Technical EHS Knowledge
- Demonstrated working knowledge ofoccupational safety industrial hygiene and process safety management.
- Experience conducting risk assessments exposure evaluations and implementing engineering and administrative controls.
Professional Certifications
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)and/orCertified Safety Professional (CSP)strongly preferred or demonstrated progress toward professional certification.
Communication Skills
- Strong oral and written communication skillswith the ability to explain technical EHS concepts to employees leaders and non-EHS stakeholders.
- Comfortablepresenting training and facilitatinggroups.
Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills
- Demonstrated ability toanalyze and resolve problems perform root cause analysis and drive timely closure of corrective actions.
- Usesdata and metricsto prioritize risks and recommend solutions.
Project and Program Management
- Establishedproject management skills including planning organizing tracking milestones and delivering results on time.
- Ability todocument plan promote and execute EHS programsand initiatives.
Collaboration and Influence
- Proven ability towork effectively in cross-functional teams influence without direct authority and build strong relationships with operations engineering and leadership.
Tools and Systems
- Familiarity withEHS management systems incident reporting and tracking tools and basic data/analysis tools (e.g. spreadsheets dashboards).
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)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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