Principal Specialist, Environmental Health & Safety (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-07-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCT07: S&IS (AIS) - Cheshire Goodrich Corporation, Cheshire, CT, 06410 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace in Cheshire, CT designs and manufactures a large portfolio of high precision inertial measurement sensors and systems. Our products are critical to many commercial and military applications.  We have an opportunity for an EH&S Generalist at our Cheshire, CT facility! This role acts as a partner in EH&S by formulating and administering EH&S plans, procedures, and providing EH&S Program Management, has responsibility for multiple EH&S specialties, may perform tasks associated with Health/Safety and Environmental/Compliance, and coordinates with business partners for EH&S concerns regarding facilities and employee practices. The successful candidate must be able to work autonomously with little direct oversight to accomplish tasks concerning this dynamic production environment, as well as interface with leadership at the location.

What You Will Do

• Apply knowledge of the EH&S disciplines to provide advice, support, and technical guidance on moderate to complex issues
• Leading the site Occupational Health program, Worker’s Compensation activities, the return-to-work program, and Industrial Hygiene monitoring
• Coordinate and conduct EH&S audits and inspections and assist line management in creating action plans to implement the necessary improvements
• Identify opportunities eliminate and control hazards to prevent injuries and illness and improve site safety culture
• Develop and provide EH&S training as required by legislation or Collins/RTX requirements
• Support the EH&S Management Committee to implement the RTX EH&S Management System
• Maintain records, reports, statistics, and other data relevant to EH&S performance
• As needed, participate in regulatory inspections, and provide appropriate documents and records
• Explain and interpret EH&S regulations to achieve and maintain understanding
• Leverage continuous improvement processes and tools to improve EH&S performance
• Participate in or lead incident investigations
• Adhere to the RTX Code of Conduct
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge and experience of working within the parameters ISO14001 and ISO45001
• Working knowledge of General and Hazardous waste hierarchy
• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA requirements
• Previous experience in relation to Health and Safety Training and creation of content
• Relevant experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment
• Proficient at report writing, creating and presenting presentations using Microsoft office tools (in particular: Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Influencing and negotiating skills
• Project management experience
• High level of initiative and committed to meeting goals
• Analytical skills

What We Offer

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 program 
• Student Loan Repayment Program  
• Life insurance and disability coverage  
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  
• Adoption Assistance           
• Autism Benefit  
• Employee Assistance Plan, inclu