Job Description Summary
The Product Validation EHS Leader will provide operational EHS support to the sites Product Validation team located at the Evendale GE Aerospace site, as well as provide support, and strategic guidance for other locations within the Product Validation organization. The Product Validation organization owns most of the testing operations on site. This position will work closely with the leadership team to drive implementation of programs to ensure all federal, state, and local EHS regulatory and GE management system requirements are met. The successful candidate must be a proven leader, facilitator, and coach to promote EHS culture and ensure compliance to EHS regulatory requirements with a continuous improvement mindset. This position will act as a part of the broader Evendale EHS organization, which supports 6000+ employees' campus wide, and is a VPP certified as well as Title V EPA site.
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Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Work closely with operations team to identify and address EHS issues related to site operations, equipment and site design, installation, and commissioning. This includes providing and presenting EHS KPIs for Evendale and other supported sites.
- Strategy development for Product Validation operating teams, both onsite in Evendale and at other supported facilities (other sites include Lynn, MA, Victorville, CA, and Peebles, OH, and others)
- Participate in audits, conduct worker observations, and complete risk assessments across the labs to assess compliance and effectiveness of campus EHS programs. Coach to closure any improvement opportunities identified through such assessments.
- Empower represented employees to own elements of sites EHS programs, establishing a culture where EHS is a priority for all.
- Own development of area risk assessment (Safety RAs, JSAs, etc.) and shared ownership of test cell safety program.
- Assist with accident and event investigations, determine proper root cause, and implement effective countermeasure to prevent future incidents.
- Direct resource for Evendale Product Validation engineers coordinating Management of Change (MOC) & equipment readiness (Orange Tag Process) for activities.
- Review and maintain EHS training matrix for supported employees. Ensure relevant EHS training is available as new processes, equipment, and requirements are developed.
- Assist with EHS program implementation, identify gaps, and provide guidance on improvement opportunities.
- Ability to work with employees and achieve cultural change in a union environment.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college AND Minimum of 5 years of experience in EHS with a focus in a manufacturing/industrial environment (OR a high school diploma / GED with at least 10 years of EHS experience).
- Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the company as well as organizations outside GE Aviation (customers and regulatory agencies) as needed.
- Strong interpersonal skills (training/presentation, facilitation, team building, communication).
Desired Characteristics and Expereince:
- Experience in test cell environments
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations
- Demonstrated ability to communicate to others about process safety and impact the culture in a positive way.
- Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
- Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
- Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes