Environmental Compliance Principal Specialist

Date Posted:

2025-05-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCA09: Mission Sys (Propulsion) 3530 Branscombe Road , Fairfield, CA, 94533 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Collins is looking for an Environmental Compliance Principal Specialist who will work onsite in Fairfield, CA. The dynamic group of people on our overall Environmental, Health, and Safety team are motivated by an ambitious goal: to make Collins Aerospace the safest, healthiest aerospace company - with the smallest environmental footprint - on the planet.  Join us as we continue to lead the way in safety culture, environmental excellence, and regulatory compliance.

As an employee at Collins Aerospace-Fairfield, Safety is an expectation.  Employees are expected to work safely, follow all safety rules, requirements, procedures, and instructions always.  You are expected to actively participate in the safety program and be mindful of your safety and the safety of others.  You are expected to complete all safety training in a timely manner.

What You Will Do

• This position requires the professional to be able to walk distances of up to 1 mile on uneven terrain, including uphill and downhill slopes. Fieldwork will be required in various outdoor environments and weather conditions, sometimes in remote locations.

• Implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations to meet all appropriate requirements.

• Responsible for programs related to environmental sustainability indicators, such as energy usage, natural resource usage, waste generation, and recycling.

• Lead investigation and resolution of compliance problems, questions, or complaints.

• Advise management and others on environmental compliance policies and procedures.

• Prepare and manage documentation relating to environmental policies in preparation for audit.

• Provide proper documentation in preparation for permits and liaising with governmental bodies.

• Oversee programs related to waste, water, and air management, hazardous materials transportation, environmental remediation and engineering practices.

• Maintain Environmental Management System Conformance.

• Achieve and maintain consistency of environmental record keeping and documentation with organizational and regulatory policy.

• Other duties as assigned.

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.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) access.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous experience in manufacturing settings, preferably in the aerospace or electronics industries

• Fairfield’s core competency of working with energetic places the Operation under the Process Safety Management (PSM) standard.  Experience working in a PSM environment or with energetics is preferred.

• Professional certification in a relevant Environmental discipline (e.g., CHMM)

• Environmental Management System experience

• Demonstrated experience in both formal and influential leadership roles

• Communication and presentation skills

• Proficient w/ Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Work, Excel, PowerPoint)

What We Offer

May be eligible for relocation.

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, including up to 10 free counsel