EHS Specialist

GE Aerospace • Vandalia, OH

40d

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Professional to join our team. The EHS Specialist serves as a key support to the EHS Leader, acting as an integral part of the team to ensure the highest standards of EHS practices. The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter, who will be highly visible on the shop floor. They will assist in creating and updating policies, providing strong EHS support to the team, and stepping into leadership responsibilities as needed. Roles and Responsibilities Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control workplace health and safety hazards. Assist in injury illness, and near miss tracking, case management, and root cause analysis. Assist in the creation, implementation and monitoring of company EHS policies, programs, and procedures. Support compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA). Conduct regular safety inspections and assist in identifying potential hazards in the workplace. Help maintain safety documentation, training records, and incident logs. Deliver EHS-related training and safety briefings to employees. Track and manage safety supplies, PPE inventory, and signage. Coordinate waste management activities and environmental compliance tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, health & safety or closely related field, from an accredited university or college.
• At least 3 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing and/or warehousing setting.

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Experience with environmental inspections and permitting.
• 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.
• Certified Safety Professional, Associate Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, and/or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control workplace health and safety hazards.
• Assist in injury illness, and near miss tracking, case management, and root cause analysis.
• Assist in the creation, implementation and monitoring of company EHS policies, programs, and procedures.
• Support compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
• Conduct regular safety inspections and assist in identifying potential hazards in the workplace.
• Help maintain safety documentation, training records, and incident logs.
• Deliver EHS-related training and safety briefings to employees.
• Track and manage safety supplies, PPE inventory, and signage.
• Coordinate waste management activities and environmental compliance tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees