EHS Engineer - Independence, KS

Textron • Independence, KS

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About The Position

The EHS Engineer designs, advises on, and assists with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs and policies while working with employees across multiple areas of aircraft manufacturing at Textron Aviation. The role supports compliance with corporate policies and local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations, and contributes to building a positive EHS culture throughout the organization.

The position also supports environmental compliance activities, including maintaining permits, preparing reports on water, air, and hazardous waste, and coordinating hazardous-waste shipments. It provides technical guidance, responds to workplace concerns, supports investigations and training, and works with regulatory bodies and external contractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Health Services Management, Medical Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience may include environmental compliance, safety, health management, engineering, workers’ compensation management, or leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts when faced with unfamiliar tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Basic understanding of EPA and OSHA rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Design and assist with implementing general safety and environmental policies and procedures in compliance with corporate policies and local, state, and federal EPA and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Attend Textron Corporate and Textron Aviation EHS meetings and seminars, stay informed about policies and procedures, and communicate relevant information to leadership.
• Research solutions for safety upgrades and environmental, health, and safety challenges.
• Assist or lead multifunctional teams implementing EHS practices throughout the organization.
• Respond to EHS concerns raised by management, supervisors, and employees, and communicate possible solutions based on best practices.
• Assist with injury and illness investigations and recommend ways to prevent recurrence using root cause analysis.
• Lead preliminary ergonomic injury investigations and perform ergonomic reviews by understanding employee tasks and risks.
• Coach employees positively and develop and conduct safety training.
• Provide technical knowledge and support on environmental, health, and safety issues.
• Participate in community or industry EHS groups and programs.
• Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.
• Maintain and promote Textron, OSHA, EPA, and DOT policies; interact professionally with regulatory bodies, oversee Industrial Hygiene programs, and guide and communicate with external contractor activities.
• Assist Textron Aviation with compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws.
• Maintain EHS-related permits.
• Write environmental reports regarding water, air, and hazardous waste.
• Coordinate hazardous-waste shipments according to legal standards.
• Submit injury information in the corporate database.
• Participate in researching, developing, and presenting training programs.
• Help develop and compile training manuals and other training aids, and obtain equipment, training videos, and other instructional materials.

What This Job Offers

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