Senior Manager, Environmental Operations (onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

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 certain necessary systems.

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.

The Sr. Manager of Environmental Operations provides strategic guidance, technical expertise, and operational leadership to strengthen EH&S capability, and ensure regulatory and corporate compliance for a complex manufacturing operation with wastewater treatment plant and a hazardous waste facility. The role partners closely with site leadership to implement prevention-focused programs, build EH&S competencies, and environmental stewardship into daily operations and decision-making.

What You Will Do:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all environmental operations, including hazardous waste management, industrial wastewater treatment, stormwater compliance, air program support, and chemical management.

• Serve as the primary program owner for RCRA, TSCA, SPCC, and SWPPP compliance, ensuring all regulatory, permitting, operational, and reporting requirements are met.

• Manage the RCRA Part B Permitted Hazardous Waste Storage Facility, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient handling of hazardous waste across multiple operational functions.

• Lead federal, state, and third‑party regulatory inspections and audits, including EPA, CT DEEP, Local Fire Marshal, and corporate assurance reviews, maintaining a strong track record of zero non‑compliance findings.

• Oversee environmental data management systems (EH&S DESK, WIMS) to ensure accurate reporting, performance tracking, and regulatory submissions.

• Direct the development, implementation, and maintenance of environmental policies, standard work, training programs, and management system elements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, facilities, laboratory services, and quality to support business objectives while ensuring compliance.

• Manage and optimize the environmental operations budget, ensuring proper resource allocation and financial stewardship.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives leveraging CORE tools, enhancing program efficiency, reliability, and risk reduction.

• Serve as a key EH&S leadership team member, providing guidance, coaching, and support to environmental staff and operational partners.

• Ensure strong customer service and communication with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining high standards of ethics, compliance, and professionalism.

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 5% of the time

What You Will Learn :

• Learn to provide leadership and foster partnerships across all levels of the organization to cultivate a culture of EH&S improvement. 

• Gain experience in responding to emergencies and urgent issues, establishing efficient incident investigation processes to prevent future occurrences. 

• Acquire expertise in advising on environmental sustainability initiatives, focusing on reducing water use, greenhouse gas emissions, hazardous waste generation, and increasing recycling rates. 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience  

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

• 5+ years proper experience wi