Facilities and EHS Leader - On Wing Support

GE Aerospace • Batavia, IL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The On Wing Support Facilities and EHS Leader, based in Batavia Ohio, will be responsible for creating and implementing an EHS strategy, including risk reduction, ergo, compliance, hazardous waste management, etc., aligned with business culture, division, and Value Stream priorities. He or she will also be responsible for managing the facility plant and equipment when not supporting the safety of the team in the shop or at customer locations. This person will be assigned indistinct work or projects with high complexity, follow an individual leader standard work, and must also meet day-to-day short-term objectives. Candidates must have an ability to resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning, and also be able to project-plan long term initiatives. Positive working relationships with the team of technicians, support staff, and customers are critical to the success of this role. The Facilities and EHS Leader will be accountable for EHS and Facilities compliance requirements with the Site Leader and will ensure a culture of open reporting and continuous improvement of safety at the site. Ultimately, one will maintain a safe physical & psychological environment, including physical layout of work area and ergo considerations. GE On Wing Support is a 24 / 7 / 365 operation. Applicants must be willing and able to support calls during off-hours when emergency situations arise.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and 3+ years of health & safety experience (or a minimum high school diploma / GED with an additional 4+ years of health & safety experience).
• 1+ year of experience in facility systems management, including routine inspection, monitoring, and documentation of building infrastructure (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing).

Nice To Haves

• Leads by example on the floor, consistently modeling safe behaviors and standards
• Passionate about safety and the environment, with a strong personal commitment to protecting people and the planet
• Hands-on and visible in operations areas; comfortable engaging directly with frontline teams
• Resilient and calm under pressure, able to navigate urgent situations with clear judgment
• Data-driven thinker who uses facts, trends, and metrics to guide decisions and priorities
• Effective influencer who can gain buy-in and drive change without relying on authority alone
• Strong communicator, able to explain complex EHS topics in clear, practical terms
• Collaborative team player who partners naturally with operations, engineering, quality, and HR
• Continuous improvement mindset, always looking for better, safer, and simpler ways to work
• Proactive problem-solver who anticipates risks and addresses issues before they become incidents
• Organized and dependable, able to manage multiple commitments and follow through on actions
• Open-minded and coachable, receptive to feedback and committed to ongoing learning

Responsibilities

• Create strategy for employee engagement in EHS, including frequent interactions with the team about safety. Solicit their concerns, ideas, & challenges, and respond to employee concerns relative to EHS and facility needs.
• Create EHS Framework (FW) strategy and proactively assist FW Element Owners with scoring and implementation.
• Identify safety issues and work with team to pursues solutions, escalating issues to leadership as required.
• Communicate to internal customers and regulators about EHS Management System and Compliance requirements
• Partner to actively support a proactive quality culture. Drives & owns regular assessments and PFMEAs to identify and understand sources of defects and delivers process improvements that improve business outcomes. Supports improvement controls and participates in read-across to other sites. Applies concepts to Safety Risk Assessments.
• Drive investigations and read-across activity with the other On Wing Support and Services sites.
• Develop and maintain event analysis (incident investigation) process(es).
• Coach teammates in the LEAN practices & principles and apply problem solving skills to drive business outcomes. Document in Action Plan and integrate into Operations review with Site Staff.
• Establish processes & drive accountability for the planning and execution of LEAN continuous improvement to the EHS, and Facilities Management Systems.
• Maintain in compliance and enhance policy, procedure, and related documentation for functional area to describe standard work, best practices, and lessons learned.
• Manage EHS training curriculum and completion.
• Facilitate the EHS Management Systems (e.g., Framework) and Facilities Operations to drive focus, ensure compliance, and provide continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain Management of Change (MOC) process related to EHS & facilities for people, products, and processes including legacy & new technology. Integrate MOC process into site change management process(es). Routinely evaluate the effectiveness of the process.
• Create and maintain site Hazard Heat Map and supporting Strength of Defense matrix. Update quarterly based on event analysis and learnings.
• Know and identify regulatory requirements and responsibilities, including safeguards, related to EHS and Facilities
• Communicate EHS requirements as a focal point to country government authorities
• Actively participate and lead Risk Assessments with cross-functional team
• Perform site and field level audits and inspections aligned with EHS and Facilities Management Systems
• Ensure that Chemical Inventory and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are compliant and available to all personnel onsite
• Create and manage Action Tracking System (ATS) or Work Orders (WO) to ensure that EHS and Facilities defects are tracked to closure
• Responsible for managing facilities, maintenance, and EHS bullet train budget and managing the P&E spend needs of the site.
• Act as the site liaison to Security initiatives.
• Coordinate Contractor Activities to ensure that planned and unplanned preventive maintenance is completed at site
• Ensure that all Cranes, Hoists, and Lifting Equipment; Emergency Preparedness and Response; Powered Mobile Equipment; Motor Vehicle; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE; and infrastructure (air compressor, electrical, HVAC) have current inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) reliability requirements are up to date
• Review contractor / vendor pre-work and ongoing activities (including maintain ComplyWorks)
• Ensure work permits are completed before work and audited routinely (e.g. Hot work)

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

What This Job Offers

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