EHS Leader - Evendale Infrastructure

Job Description Summary

As the Infrastructure EHS Leader at our Evendale, OH facility, you will provide operational EHS support to the Evendale Facilities and Utilities team. You will work closely with operations to drive implementation of programs to ensure all federal, state, and local EHS regulatory and GE management system requirements are met.

The Evendale Infrastructure organization is responsible for operating, and maintaining, the entire Evendale campus and is made up of over 200 hourly employees and 100 salaried employees. The successful candidate must be a proven leader, facilitator, and coach to promote EHS culture and ensure compliance to EHS regulatory requirements with a continuous improvement mindset. This position will act as a part of the broader Evendale EHS organization, which supports 6000+ campus wide employees, and is a VPP certified as well as Title VEPA site.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the operations team to identify and address EHS issues related to site operations, equipment and site design, installation, and commissioning, including providing and presenting EHS KPIs
• Participate in audits, conduct worker observations, and complete risk assessments across the labs to assess compliance and effectiveness of campus EHS programs
• Coach to closure any improvement opportunities identified through such assessments
• Empower represented employees to own elements of sites EHS programs, establishing a culture where EHS is a priority for all
• Own development of area risk assessment (Safety RAs, JSAs, etc.)
• Assist with accident and event investigations, determine proper root cause, and implement effective countermeasure to prevent future incidents
• Coordinate Management of Change (MOC) & equipment readiness (Orange Tag Process) for activities within their supported groups
• Review and maintain EHS training matrix for supported employees. Ensure relevant EHS training is available as new processes, equipment, and requirements are developed
• Assist with EHS program implementation, identify gaps, and provide guidance on improvement opportunities
• Work with employees and achieve cultural change in a union environment

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years EHS experience)
• At least an additional 3 years of experience in EHS with a focus in a manufacturing/ industrial environment {or GE Operations Management Leadership Program (OMLP) Graduate}

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the company as well as organizations outside GE Aviation (customers and regulatory agencies) as needed
• Strong interpersonal skills (training/presentation, facilitation, team building, communication)
• Experience in machining and/or lab environments
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate to others about process safety and impact the culture in a positive way
• 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

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. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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)).

Additional Information

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.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes