EHS Specialist

Job Description

Role Summary:

The EHS Specialist is responsible for maintaining a robust EHS program to ensure compliance with regulatory and GE Aviation requirements. Active member of the EHS and Services team, providing support to leaders, engineers, technicians, and other functional teams. Provide technical advice, develop plans and effectively implement EHS regulatory and business commitments.

Essential Responsibilities:

Provide technical advice, develop plans, and execute on environmental, health, or industrial safety (EHS) challenges and issues

Be part of the operations team focused on EHS program development, implementation, and improvement

Sustain excellence in EHS and safety culture

Maintain in-depth knowledge of applicable business and regulatory requirements

Support necessary programs to assure compliance with industrial safety, ergonomics, chemical safety, and environmental protection requirements

Provide support and guidance to supervisors and employee Safety Teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory and EHS program requirements

Assist in modifications of EHS programs and procedures to ensure compliance

Conduct EHS training courses for assigned program areas

Lead Injury & Illness tracking and case management

Support project management in assigned areas to ensure regulatory compliance

Evaluate facility EHS conditions, assess risks, analyze trends and performance

Develop and implement appropriate corrective-action / continuous improvement plans

Support assigned area by conducting injury / accident / incident investigations, and follow-up on safety concerns

Drive timely and effective closure of corrective / preventive actions

Develop and maintain excellent relationships with regulatory agencies

Track progress against EHS metrics and goals

Drive EHS compliance to ensure completion and accurate recording of EHS metrics, including training, audit findings, inspections, etc.

Work cooperatively with EHS HQ on assigned projects and initiatives

Implement GE Frameworks requirements specific to assigned areas

This includes, but not limited to, Risk Assessments, Safety Defenses, Exposure Defenses, Environmental Defenses, and Dangerous Goods

Act as a member of the Emergency Response team; maintain qualifications and support position specific training as well as drills and exercises

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in EHS
  ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT(S):
  
• Ability and willingness to wear required personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to safety shoes, safety glasses and respiratory protection in accordance with operational requirements
  
• Ability and willingness to travel to support remote sites (10%)
  

Desired Characteristics:

Master’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or other related EHS/Engineering field from a regionally accredited college or university

Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist or other EHS certification credentials

Experience supporting radiation safety programs

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interface at all levels of the organization, as well as organizations outside of GE (regulatory agencies)

Knowledge of federal, state and local EHS regulations and codes/standards

Experience implementing manufacturing EHS programs

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)/Global Star experience

Strong computer and database skills, including Microsoft Suite

Experience with case management and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills

Cross-functional supervisory or project leadership experience

Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification or equivalent quality certification
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About Us:

At GE Aviation, we are imagination at work. Whether we’re manufacturing components for our GEnx engines or driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, the GE Aviation teams are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into advances in aviation that solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Join us and you’ll find yourself in a dynamic environment where our ongoing, substantial investment in research and development keeps us moving forward and looking ahead. At GE, developing people is embedded in our culture and integral to our growth. Here you’ll work collaboratively and across functions with the highest caliber talent, utilizing cutting-edge technology and processes. Whether it’s the next generation of ecomagination products or the future of aircraft engines, we’ve got the state-of-the-art resources to make those innovations a reality. If you’re passionate about aviation and looking for a career rich with challenges and unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement, then join GE in reengineering the sky through aviation innovations that will impact the globe for generations to come.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

GE 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). This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Additional Locations:

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