Principal Specialist, EH&S

Date Posted:

2024-07-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCA22: Aerostructures -Riverside 8200 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA, 92503 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX 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.

We are looking for a Principal Specialist, EH&S (Environment Health and Safety) Generalist to join our onsite Environmental, Health, Safety, Security, and Sustainability team in Riverside, California.  In this role you will design, develop, implement and oversee the organization’s EH&S programs and procedures to safeguard our employees and the environment.  You will ensure that the organization is compliant with all corporate and city/state/federal policies and regulations applicable to EH&S. 

This position will primarily be focused on air emission compliance to meet existing Title V facility permit conditions as well as applicable rules in the SCAQMD.

What You Will Do

• Develop the site EHS Annual Plan in partnership with site leadership to drive strategy of the EHS function, including a tactical plan to achieve results

• Design and implement initiatives that drive continuous improvement

• Collaborate with site employees to define controls for EHS programs. 

• Assess EHS impacts and support/develop/implement programs to reduce risk as well as achieve and maintain compliance.  

• Manage environmental permits, documentation, and reporting. 

• Support the EH&S team in managing hazardous waste, stormwater compliance, and security protocols.   

• Establish and track plans to maintain compliance and reduce risk. 

• Integrate programs horizontally and vertically across the functional groups of Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Tooling, and Quality.

• Attend weekly status meetings and program management reviews to communicate status, risks, and recovery plans.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Travel up to 10%.

What You Will Learn

• Hone your collaboration skills navigating a union facility and a matrix organization

• Develop your expertise in air quality management as well as expanding your skills in all EH&S programs

• Use of Collins lean skills and tools during cross functional Kaizen events as a participant, building up skills to be a lean leader and eventually a lean champion.

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 or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.

• Experience with applying for or managing air permits and compliance

• Familiar with air emission compliance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

• Demonstrated experience analyzing and evaluating new or revised regulation and ensuring continuous compliance

• Expertise with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word as well as experience with Teams, SharePoint, and Power BI

• Ability to interface and influence at all levels of a large facility organization including vendors, labor, corporate leadership, and regulatory agencies

• Experience preparing air permits in the SCAQMD

What We Offer

May be eligible for relocation benefits.

Benefits

• 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 b