Principal Specialist, EHS Generalist

Date Posted:

2026-06-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Join the Environment, Health, and Safety team in Wilson, NC in support of the Fire Protection Systems Business (FPS)  managing site EH&S programs, fostering collaboration across all levels of our workforce in a fast-paced complex manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do:

• Provide technical guidance to the businesses’ leadership team to ensure effective execution of EH&S Management System requirements.  

• Find and advocate for EH&S-compliant ways to enable programs to proceed per customer specification and schedule.  

• Support the organization to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence with EH&S standards and procedures.  

• Own and mature EH&S programs.    

• Foster an EH&S culture of collaboration and shared responsibility.  

• Interact with hourly, management, and contractors in support of EH&S program implementation.  

• Works on cross-functional projects that interface with other groups, external to and within the core EH&S team

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of metrics.

• Act as the primary point of contact for EH&S support for one or more businesses within the FPS    

• Support incident management from investigation through corrective action implementation.  

• Ensure required EH&S training is provided to workforce as well as any other customized/process specific EH&S training.  

• Perform technical reviews, risk assessments, analyses, and inspections of processes/facilities.

• Support assurance reviews, VPP assessments, & program evaluations as well as other internal reviews. 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple tasks and project.

• Comfortable working in fast paced manufacturing setting and environment.

• Assists with improvement and maintenance of EH&S documentation and EH&S (Software) systems.

What You Will Learn:

• Learn or support high hazard safety programs including Process Safety Management, Pressurized Systems, Explosive Safety Management, Chromium and Cadmium programs

• Learn or support Environmental programs such as RCRA, Stormwater, Air emissions or Waste Water management  

• Champion EH&S-compliant solutions that enable our programs to meet customer specifications and deadlines.

• Learn to oversee incident management processes, from investigation to corrective actions, and ensure timely reporting of EH&S metrics.

• Learn to conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, and supporting internal evaluations.

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  

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, EH&S management systems, and manufacturing safety practices.

• Experience l