Principal EH&S Specialist

This position takes an lead role to ensure established environmental, health, and safety standards and procedures are met and complied with. Uses in-depth knowledge to provide recommendations for complex environmental, health, and safety issues to managers and staff, including compliance with EHS legislation and the implementation of the EHS Management System. Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state EHS regulations and ensures necessary records are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines. Participates in regulatory inspections, providing inspectors with appropriate documents and records, and trains employees on regulations and company policies and procedures pertaining to EHS. Requires broad knowledge in EHS to support moderate to complex issues. This position supports three Collins Aerospace Business Units within a single site.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Utilizes advanced knowledge of the EHS disciplines to provide advice, support, and technical guidance to the EHS Manager and Site Leadership team on moderate to complex issues.
• Implements selected programs to support the site’s operations, its compliance with EHS legislation, and EHS Management System requirements to include acting as liaison with all related Worker’s Compensation insurance issues, oversight of the return to work program, handling all aspects of safety sensitive and FAA required drug testing, and leading all occupational health services and overseeing all Industrial Hygiene monitoring.
• Coordinates and conducts specialized Environmental, Health, and Safety audits and inspections of premises and operations in conjunction with others to monitor performance and assist the relevant line management to produce action plans to implement the necessary improvements.
• Supports and implements programs to improve environmental, health, and safety performance and identify opportunities to prevent injuries and illness. Is constantly aware of and looks for ways to eliminate safety hazards and improve the overall safety of the workplace, and makes recommendations for improving effectiveness of EHS policies and procedures.
• Provides subject specific EHS related training as required by legislation and identified for the promotion of high standards of EHS management on the site such as electrical safety, confined spaces, ergonomics, etc.
• Promotes the active management of two or more aspects of Environment, Health and/or Safety through the identification of hazards, evaluation of solutions and residual risk, and prioritized management action. Supports EHS committee and other ad hoc groups within the site.
• Maintains relevant records, produces reports and reviews statistics, to include the Risk Assessment for Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Complies with all safety and environmental regulations, and work to create and promote a safe working environment.
• Ensure quality product utilizing Collins Aerospace quality procedures.
• Audit work area for safety compliance.
• Adhere to all RTX / Collins Aerospace rules and codes of conduct.
• Drive a positive EH&S culture and support team initiatives
• Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR
• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience OR
• In absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Strong written and verbal communication, computer, and analytical skills required.

• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, AIHA, EPA, and DOT regulations. Experience in the interpretation of local and WA state EH&S compliance standards.

• Demonstrated experience in the integration of EHS into the manufacturing process.

• Capable of working with a wide range of people from site leader to shop floor operators.

• Influencing and negotiating skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification: CSP or CIH
• Experience in chemical sampling, personal monitoring, IH report development and risk mitigation guidance
• Can champion actions to exceed current and future internal/external customer needs.
• Determines alternative solutions to problems, evaluates courses of actions, and reaches sound business decisions

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
• Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You
• Autism Benefit
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Adoption Assistance
• Best Doctors, second opinion program
• And more!

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other - propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.