Associate Director, EH&S

RTX • Santa Isabel, PR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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. We are looking for an Associate Director of EHS who will partner with site leadership to provide direction, leadership, and technical expertise to enhance EH&S initiatives, ensuring a safe workplace and full compliance with EH&S regulations. We are seeking a proactive, dedicated professional with strong leadership, communication, strategic and analytical abilities to drive excellence in EH&S and support our business operations effectively.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• 7+ Experience in EHS auditing, inspection, and identifying hazards.
• 7+ years experience working in regulated industries such as aerospace, defense, or similar high-reliability sectors.
• 7+ years experience leading teams and performance.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications, such as Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Continuous Improvement experience e.g. CORE, ACE, Six Sigma, LEAN etc. strongly desired.
• Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization
• Experience with risk assessment and risk reduction.

Responsibilities

• Be part of site leadership team to oversee and drive operational and EHS performance at the site.
• Develop short and long term EHS plans for operation.
• Manage team of experienced professionals.
• Manage EHS Budgets, participate in capital planning.
• Drive the culture of the EH&S program.
• Responsible for the coordination and administration of EH&S management systems in accordance with RTX policies and procedures.
• Organize and maintain assigned EH&S policies and procedures to achieve and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Partner with Operations Leadership to ensure EH&S regulatory compliance with Federal and Local regulations and adherence to procedures and RTX EH&S Standard Practices.
• Work on cross-functional projects that interface with other external groups to and within the core EH&S team.
• Conduct trend analysis for inspection/audits, injuries, spills, near hits, and develop corrective/preventive actions to improve performance.
• Identify opportunities to successfully integrate EH&S programs/activities into overall business operations with a focus on management system integration.
• Interface with government agencies to maintain regulatory compliance (audits, inspections, annual reports, permit applications, etc.).
• Interface with the Training Department to implement EHS training requirements.
• Conduct safety inspections and analyze audit/inspection findings to develop corrective actions and achieve/maintain safe workplace/work practices.
• Assist line management with effective investigations and mistake-proofing initiatives.
• Assist line management with the identification and correction of unsafe conditions or practices to prevent adverse impacts to our people, organization, and company.
• Maintain records, reports, statistics, and other data relevant to EH&S performance.
• As needed, participate in regulatory inspections and provide appropriate documents and records.

Benefits

• 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 counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager