EHS Associate Director

EHS Associate Director

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience with identification and mitigation of EH&S hazards.
• Knowledge and the application of the principals of regulatory requirements.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of EHS professionals to assure compliance with applicable federal, state, local and company EH&S requirements.
• Understand the goals and priorities for the RTX and RAY EHS organization and effectively support/lead/motivate the EH&S team to accomplish them.
• Build a high performing team, boost morale, and create a positive working environment.
• Identify pain points and barriers for team members and develop/implement the strategy to remove them.
• Partner with local functional leaders to streamline processes or resolve problems where EHS is a stakeholder or is affected.
• Recognize, evaluate, and control hazardous workplace conditions.
• Take proactive steps to ensure the safety and health of site employees and influence safe behaviors.
• Execute initiatives, programs, reports, and training across multiple EH&S disciplines, as required to achieve and maintain compliance.
• Prepare and manage documentation relating to safety and environmental policies in preparation for audits.
• Provides proper documentation in preparation for permits and liaising with governmental bodies.
• Maintains EH&S Management System Conformance.
• Achieves and maintains consistency of EH&S record keeping and documentation with organizational and regulatory policy.
• Audit and evaluate current policies, procedures, and documentation to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Investigate, analyze, and interpret data from injuries and near-misses ensuring corrective actions are completed on time, and all necessary documentation is in place.
• Interact with employees of all levels, promote relationships, learn the tasks employees perform and be known as a resource to the employees at the site.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of EH&S strategic initiatives that drive continuous improvement.
• Support the site’s environmental compliance programs, including, but not limited to, hazardous waste management, stormwater and ground-water protection plans, air quality permitting, wastewater, and toxic chemical reporting.
• Develop and implement sustainability practices and programs related to waste, water, and greenhouse gases in alignment with our long-term goals.
• Identify environmental risk and complete due diligence; investigate root cause for environmental incidents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience managing large teams and sites
• Previous experience partnering with functional leaders or bargaining units
• Previous experience solving problems across functions
• Strong presentation skills
• Project management and execution skills
• Previous experience working at an OSHA VPP (Voluntary Protection Program) site.
• Professional Certification in the EHS field (ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.).
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects and programs in a fast-pace environment and demonstrate effective prioritization and implementation skills.
• Ability to provide clear, concise, and effective verbal communications.