Principal EH&S Specialist, North Texas

RTX•Richardson, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon , the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. What You Will Do: As a Principal EH&S Specialist, you’ll use your education and work experience in the Environmental and Safety / regulatory and compliance fields to develop and manage programs and initiatives in engineering and manufacturing environments. You’ll use your strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence various groups including engineers, factory line employees and management and your responsibilities will include: Managing and continuously improving assigned EH&S programs including JHAs, PPE hazard assessments, RIDII (Safety Concern Near Miss tool), solid and hazardous waste management, sustainability programs, audits and inspections, managing contractors, wastewater, stormwater, and air emissions. Performing a variety of EH&S related inspections and maintaining internal audit readiness Ensuring waste management activities comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. Oversight of refrigerant and air management programs. Supporting implementation of process-focused improvements, e.g., Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) methods. Analysis of leading and lagging safety performance indicators for trends to drive corrective actions. Conducting first aid and OSHA injury investigations as well as conducting root cause analyses / developing corrective actions and tracking to completion. Contributing to the development and implementation of EH&S strategic initiatives that drive continuous improvement. Developing and delivering EHS training to affected employees and contractors. Daily interpretation and application of internal Raytheon and external (e.g., OSHA, EPA, TCEQ) standards and regulations. Assisting with emergency drills. Participating in HazMat and Medical emergency response. Travel will be required to support 4 sites within a short commute of the Richardson, TX facility. This job is posted as ONSITE and is based at Raytheon’s Richardson, TX (City Line) facility.

Requirements

Typically Requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
Experience working with OSHA, EPA and / or TCEQ regulations
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects and programs in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate effective prioritization and implementation skills.
Ability to plan, organize, delegate, and follow-up on workflow in a team environment to meet departmental goals and objectives.
Good understanding of databases and use of other information gathering systems.
Be flexible to accept additional assignments, campaigns and rotations to other EHS programs including environmental and sustainability
Well-developed written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental health and safety, chemistry, biology, industrial/safety engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

Managing and continuously improving assigned EH&S programs including JHAs, PPE hazard assessments, RIDII (Safety Concern Near Miss tool), solid and hazardous waste management, sustainability programs, audits and inspections, managing contractors, wastewater, stormwater, and air emissions.
Performing a variety of EH&S related inspections and maintaining internal audit readiness
Ensuring waste management activities comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
Oversight of refrigerant and air management programs.
Supporting implementation of process-focused improvements, e.g., Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) methods.
Analysis of leading and lagging safety performance indicators for trends to drive corrective actions.
Conducting first aid and OSHA injury investigations as well as conducting root cause analyses / developing corrective actions and tracking to completion.
Contributing to the development and implementation of EH&S strategic initiatives that drive continuous improvement.
Developing and delivering EHS training to affected employees and contractors.
Daily interpretation and application of internal Raytheon and external (e.g., OSHA, EPA, TCEQ) standards and regulations.
Assisting with emergency drills.
Participating in HazMat and Medical emergency response.
Travel will be required to support 4 sites within a short commute of the Richardson, TX facility.