Environmental, Health, and Safety Generalist (Onsite)

RTX • Cedar Rapids, IA

7d • $86,800 - $165,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is hiring an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) professional to support our dynamic manufacturing campus in Cedar Rapids, IA. In this role you will act as a focal point for facilities and maintenance, construction, and contractor safety management, supporting a variety of projects across multiple buildings in the Cedar Rapids area. In addition, you will also support the broader EHS team by collaborating with Facilities, Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and cross-functional project teams to ensure safe, compliant, and well-coordinated EHS activities throughout a highly active and diverse manufacturing environment.
This is an onsite role in Cedar rapids and may be eligible for relocation.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Experience in Environmental, Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to identify workplace hazards, assess risk, and develop practical risk-reduction solutions.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable EHS regulations, company standards, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience supporting Facilities, Maintenance, Construction, or Project Management activities.
• Experience with Management of Change and Contractor Management/Contractor Safety Management.
• Experience developing, implementing, or managing high-risk EHS programs, including: Lockout/Tagout, Work at Heights/Fall Protection, Hot Work, Powered Industrial Vehicles, Hoists, Cranes, and Rigging, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Machine Guarding.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, job hazard analyses, field inspections, and incident investigations.
• Familiarity with Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles and a learning-focused approach to safety.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, aerospace, industrial, or similarly complex environment.
• Professional EHS certification such as CSP, ASP, CIH, CPE, or equivalent.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and interpreting OSHA requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively partner with employees, leaders, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and effectively manage projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and build strong relationships across all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide EHS support for management of change, contractor management, construction projects, and facility modifications, ensuring hazards are identified and controlled throughout the lifecycle of the work.
• Partner with Facilities, Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and other functional teams to identify and mitigate EHS risks associated with manufacturing, maintenance, construction, and facility activities.
• Provide technical support and oversight for high-risk EHS programs, including LOTO, work at heights, hot work, powered industrial vehicles, hoists, cranes, and rigging, confined space, electrical safety, and machine guarding.
• Conduct field observations, risk assessments, inspections, and program reviews to identify opportunities for risk reduction and improve safety performance.
• Partner with employees and leaders to investigate incidents, identify contributing factors, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support the development and delivery of EHS training and communication to employees, leaders, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by applying Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles and engaging employees in identifying and solving safety challenges.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, company standards, and EHS management systems.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives that improve the safety, health, and environmental performance of the site.

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
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

What This Job Offers

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