EHS Lead Specialist

GE Aerospace•Vandalia, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Lead Specialist supports the EHS Leader and helps ensure high standards of environmental, health, and safety practices. The role calls for a proactive self-starter who is highly visible on the shop floor, provides EHS support to the team, helps create and update policies, and takes on leadership responsibilities as needed. The position is on-site at the facility in Vandalia, Ohio, and requires U.S. citizenship status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, health and safety, or a closely related field from an accredited university or college; higher relevant degrees may substitute for experience.
Deep understanding of and experience ensuring NFPA 70E compliance.
In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local HSE regulations.
Knowledge of occupational health and safety standards and EPA, OSHA, and NFPA regulations.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated ability to conduct job hazard analyses, site audits, and incident root cause analyses.
Demonstrated experience managing environmental inspections and permitting.
Fluency with data capture, data analytics, spreadsheets, and presentations.
At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
U.S. citizenship status is required.
Ability and willingness to work on-site at the facility in Vandalia, Ohio.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation.
Humble, respectful, receptive, agile, and eager to learn.
Transparent and candid, sharing critical information and contributing constructively.
Focused, quick to learn, able to prioritize strategically, and committed.
Strong leadership ability, communication, decision-making, and collaboration.
Analytical problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and willingness to challenge existing processes.

Responsibilities

Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and help control workplace health and safety hazards.
Assist with injury, illness, and near-miss tracking, case management, and root cause analysis.
Assist in creating, implementing, and monitoring company EHS policies, programs, and procedures.
Support compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements.
Conduct regular safety inspections and help identify potential workplace hazards.
Maintain safety documentation, training records, and incident logs.
Assist with delivering EHS-related training and safety briefings to employees.
Track and manage safety supplies, PPE inventory, and signage.
Help coordinate waste management activities and environmental compliance tasks.