EHS Engineer

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description

Role Summary / Purpose

·  The  EHS Engineer  provides day-to-day  environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support  at a manufacturing site or fixed facility (such as a service shop or O&M site).
·  Drives implementation of EHS programs to support  Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost  objectives.
·  Ensures  regulatory compliance  and alignment with company requirements, while partnering with operations to  identify and reduce risk  and strengthen safety culture.
·  Uses  technical EHS expertise, analytical thinking, and strong collaboration skills  to execute site-level EHS strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities

Individuals in this role, located at manufacturing sites and fixed facilities, are responsible for:

EHS Program Execution and Compliance

·  Implement and maintain EHS programs  to meet federal, state, and local regulations and company policies, standards, and procedures.
·  Support regulatory compliance activities , including inspections, audits, permits, and required reporting (e.g., OSHA, EPA, local environmental authorities).
·  Conduct and/or support risk assessments , including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), and ergonomic assessments.
·  Track and drive closure of corrective and preventive actions  identified from inspections, audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
·  Perform incident investigations , including root cause analysis, documentation, and implementation/verification of corrective actions.
·  Support management of change (MOC)  processes to ensure EHS risks are evaluated and controlled before new processes, equipment, or materials are introduced.

Technical Expertise and Analytical Support

·  Apply  in-depth knowledge of EHS technical disciplines  (occupational safety, industrial hygiene, process safety, environmental compliance) to identify hazards and recommend controls.
·  Use  data-driven analysis  to monitor EHS performance metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvement actions.
·  Develop, review, and update EHS procedures, work instructions, and standard work  to ensure regulatory compliance and support operational excellence.
·  Evaluate  new processes, equipment, chemicals, and facility changes  for EHS risks and recommend appropriate engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE, and monitoring strategies.

Collaboration, Integration, and Business Support

·  Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, engineering, and HR  to integrate EHS requirements into daily work and projects.
·  Maintain  knowledge of EHS best practices  and understand how EHS integrates with other business functions and competitive benchmarks.
·  Provide  EHS input to capital projects, new product introductions, and process or layout changes  to ensure safe and compliant design and operation.
·  Exercise  sound judgment  to propose solutions outside of set parameters when addressing complex manufacturing processes with technical variety and interdependent production cycles.

Training, Culture, and Employee Engagement

·  Develop and deliver EHS training  (e.g., hazard communication, lockout/tagout, confined space, PPE, ergonomics, emergency response) to employees, contractors, and visitors as needed.
·  Support and promote a  strong safety culture , including encouraging hazard and near-miss reporting and employee participation in EHS programs.
·  Serve as a  resource and mentor  to colleagues with less EHS experience, helping build EHS capability at the site.
·  Facilitate  EHS committees, safety talks, and engagement events , and support clear communication of EHS expectations, performance, and recognition.

Project Leadership and Stakeholder Management

·  Lead small to medium EHS projects  or initiatives, including risk-reduction projects, EHS improvement kaizens, and corrective action campaigns.
·  Use  strong communication and influencing skills  to gain alignment and consensus on EHS topics and priorities across cross-functional teams.
·  Set and communicate performance expectations , manage timelines and deliverables, and escalate issues when necessary.
·  Handle  sensitive issues and confidential information  with integrity and professionalism.

Required Qualifications

·  Bachelor’s degree  from an accredited university or college preferably in Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years Manufacturing experience) +
·  Minimum of 3 years of EHS experience

Desired Qualifications / Characteristics

· 
Technical EHS Knowledge

·  Demonstrated working knowledge of  occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and process safety management .
·  Experience conducting risk assessments, exposure evaluations, and implementing engineering and administrative controls.
· 
Professional Certifications

·  Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)  and/or  Certified Safety Professional (CSP)  strongly preferred, or demonstrated progress toward professional certification.
· 
Communication Skills

·  Strong oral and written communication skills  with the ability to explain technical EHS concepts to employees, leaders, and non-EHS stakeholders.
·  Comfortable  presenting, training, and facilitating  groups.
· 
Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills

·  Demonstrated ability to  analyze and resolve problems , perform root cause analysis, and drive timely closure of corrective actions.
·  Uses  data and metrics  to prioritize risks and recommend solutions.
· 
Project and Program Management

·  Established  project management skills , including planning, organizing, tracking milestones, and delivering results on time.
·  Ability to  document, plan, promote, and execute EHS programs  and initiatives.
· 
Collaboration and Influence

·  Proven ability to  work effectively in cross-functional teams , influence without direct authority, and build strong relationships with operations, engineering, and leadership.
· 
Tools and Systems

·  Familiarity with  EHS management systems , incident reporting and tracking tools, and basic data/analysis tools (e.g., spreadsheets, dashboards).

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes