EHS - Generalist

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About the role

Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems, is seeking an experienced Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) Professional to support and execute EH&S requirements at a multi-campus site in Asheville, NC. This role involves extensive interaction with labor union representatives, management, supervisors, hourly, and salary employees on various projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with line supervision to ensure EH&S regulatory compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations and adherence to P&W procedures and RTX EH&S Standard Practices.
• Support the administration of an EH&S Council, including interfacing with subcommittees, updating performance trends, and tracking EH&S projects to completion.
• Provide technical direction to line management, including council subcommittee teams, for effective execution of goals and objectives.
• Manage Health and Safety programs such as Contractor Safety Management, Elevated Work, Emergency Response, and other Health and Safety Programs.
• Work on cross-functional projects that interface with groups external to and within the core EH&S team.
• Respond to onsite medical incidents and provide spill response/guidance on a rotating schedule.
• Coordinate and conduct specialized Health and/or Safety audits and inspections to monitor performance and assist line management in producing action plans for improvements.
• Conduct trend analysis for inspections/audits, injuries, spills, and near hits, and develop corrective/preventive actions to improve performance.
• Identify opportunities to integrate EH&S programs/activities into overall business operations with a focus on management system integration.
• Participate in pollution prevention and waste reduction initiatives.
• Assist line management with effective investigations and mistake-proofing initiatives.
• Assist in identifying and immediately correcting unsafe conditions or practices to prevent adverse impacts.
• Provide and ensure EH&S training is conducted, assisting as necessary.
• Work comfortably in a manufacturing floor environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years of EH&S regulatory compliance experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• EH&S regulatory and management systems knowledge required.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment preferred.
• EH&S experience developing and implementing industry-leading Safety and Health Programs.
• Mentoring and training experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or related industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Experience forming, facilitating, and maintaining internal and cross-functional teams and relationships.
• Continuous Improvement experience (e.g., CORE, Six Sigma, LEAN) strongly desired.
• Capable of working with a wide range of people, from site leaders to shop floor, and providing team leadership when required.
• Additional certifications, such as CSP, CIH, P.E., or CHMM, strongly desired.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit as well as whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon individual, business unit, and/or company performance.