EHS Site Leader

GE Aerospace • Huntsville, AL

29d • Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Site Leader is accountable for establishing, leading, and continuously improving the site’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management system to protect people, the environment, and the business. This role provides day-to-day EHS leadership at a manufacturing site or fixed facility (e.g., service shop or O&M site), ensures regulatory compliance, drives risk reduction, and partners with operations to improve SQDC outcomes. The EHS Site Leader manages a small to medium team of EHS professionals and cross-functional contributors, sets strategy, allocates resources, and influences policy and culture across the site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, or a Science discipline from an accredited university or college
• Experience providing day-to-day EHS support within a manufacturing or fixed facility environment
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in EHS, Engineering, or a Science discipline
• Strong oral and written communication and the ability to simplify complex topics
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with proven ability to influence across functions
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems using structured methods (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA)
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects and deliver measurable results
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs effectively
• Established project management skills (chartering, risk management, stakeholder engagement, schedule/cost control)
• Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM, PE) or regionally relevant equivalents
• Experience with ISO 45001/14001 or similar management systems; internal auditor experience
• Contractor management and construction safety (e.g., CDM in UK, local equivalents)
• Incident investigation leadership and corrective action management tools
• Familiarity with EHS software systems and data analytics dashboards

Responsibilities

• Define the site EHS strategy and annual operating plan aligned to corporate standards and regulatory requirements; own KPIs, tiered accountability, and management reviews.
• Lead and develop a small to medium team of EHS professionals; set clear goals, coach for performance, and build bench strength and succession plans.
• Influence policy formulation, resource allocation, and site master planning to proactively integrate EHS risk management into operations, maintenance, engineering, and capital projects.
• Own the site’s risk register and risk assessment programs (e.g., JSA/JHA, machine guarding, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, contractor safety, energy isolation/LOTO).
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., OSHA/region-specific equivalents, EPA/air/water/waste, hazardous materials, DOT/transport, fire code) and internal standards.
• Lead regulatory interfaces, inspections, permits, and reporting; maintain accurate records and documentation for audit readiness.
• Manage incident response and investigations using root cause analysis; drive timely corrective/preventive actions and verification of effectiveness.
• Oversee PSM elements where applicable (e.g., process hazard analysis, management of change, mechanical integrity, operating procedures, training, emergency planning).
• Partner with engineering and maintenance on MOC reviews, relief systems, and safeguards integrity; ensure periodic compliance audits and closure of findings.
• Drive year-over-year improvements in leading and lagging indicators (e.g., hazard ID, corrective action closure rate, TRIR, DART, environmental exceedances).
• Implement and sustain standard work, visual management, layered process audits, and tiered daily management for EHS.
• Conduct gemba walks and engage the workforce through behavior-based safety, ergonomics improvements, and near-miss reporting programs; recognize and reinforce positive behaviors.
• Own site EHS training matrix and curriculum (regulatory, role-based, and high-risk tasks); ensure training effectiveness and competency validation.
• Deliver compelling communications and change management to drive adoption of new standards, practices, and technologies.
• Maintain and drill site emergency response plans (fire, medical, chemical release, severe weather, business continuity); coordinate with local authorities and mutual aid.
• Ensure readiness of emergency equipment and EHS critical controls; support crisis management and post-event recovery plans.
• Lead environmental aspects/impacts assessments; manage air, water, and waste programs, including hazardous waste, stormwater, and SPCC where applicable.
• Drive reductions in emissions, waste, water, and energy; support sustainability targets and reporting.
• Communicate complex EHS concepts clearly to all levels; influence decision-making with data, risk insights, and practical solutions.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Facilities, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR, and Legal; manage contractor and supplier EHS performance and onboarding.
• Lead cross-functional EHS projects with clear charters, timelines, and benefits; manage minimal-to-moderate complexity, budget, and risk.
• Integrate EHS requirements into new product/process introductions, cell layout changes, and capital projects from concept through start-up.

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees