What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Site Leader position at GE Aerospace?
Job Description Summary
Roles will typically be aligned to specific businesses or sectors. Individuals will generally either be located at, and only support, a specific site or project (including construction), or have a role that requires specific industry/business expertise or interaction with specific business customers. This category will include those EHS professionals involved in “designing for EHS” (NPI), individuals responsible for customer or industry engagement, and EHS professionals working at customer sites or projects (generally not managing teams of EHS professionals or regions).
Impacts the team's ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.
Job Description
Role Summary/Purpose
The EHS Site Leader is accountable for establishing, leading, and continuously improving the site’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management system to protect people, the environment, and the business. This role provides day-to-day EHS leadership at a manufacturing site or fixed facility (e.g., service shop or O&M site), ensures regulatory compliance, drives risk reduction, and partners with operations to improve SQDC outcomes. The EHS Site Leader manages a small to medium team of EHS professionals and cross-functional contributors, sets strategy, allocates resources, and influences policy and culture across the site.
Key Responsibilities
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
Roles will typically be aligned to specific businesses or sectors. Individuals will generally either be located at, and only support, a specific site or project (including construction), or have a role that requires specific industry/business expertise or interaction with specific business customers. This category will include those EHS professionals involved in “designing for EHS” (NPI), individuals responsible for customer or industry engagement, and EHS professionals working at customer sites or projects (generally not managing teams of EHS professionals or regions).
Impacts the team's ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.
Job Description
Role Summary/Purpose
The EHS Site Leader is accountable for establishing, leading, and continuously improving the site’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management system to protect people, the environment, and the business. This role provides day-to-day EHS leadership at a manufacturing site or fixed facility (e.g., service shop or O&M site), ensures regulatory compliance, drives risk reduction, and partners with operations to improve SQDC outcomes. The EHS Site Leader manages a small to medium team of EHS professionals and cross-functional contributors, sets strategy, allocates resources, and influences policy and culture across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy, Governance, and Leadership
- Define the site EHS strategy and annual operating plan aligned to corporate standards and regulatory requirements; own KPIs, tiered accountability, and management reviews.
- Lead and develop a small to medium team of EHS professionals; set clear goals, coach for performance, and build bench strength and succession plans.
- Influence policy formulation, resource allocation, and site master planning to proactively integrate EHS risk management into operations, maintenance, engineering, and capital projects.
- Risk Management and Compliance
- Own the site’s risk register and risk assessment programs (e.g., JSA/JHA, machine guarding, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, contractor safety, energy isolation/LOTO).
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., OSHA/region-specific equivalents, EPA/air/water/waste, hazardous materials, DOT/transport, fire code) and internal standards.
- Lead regulatory interfaces, inspections, permits, and reporting; maintain accurate records and documentation for audit readiness.
- Manage incident response and investigations using root cause analysis; drive timely corrective/preventive actions and verification of effectiveness.
- Process Safety Management (PSM)
- Oversee PSM elements where applicable (e.g., process hazard analysis, management of change, mechanical integrity, operating procedures, training, emergency planning).
- Partner with engineering and maintenance on MOC reviews, relief systems, and safeguards integrity; ensure periodic compliance audits and closure of findings.
- Continuous Improvement and Culture
- Drive year-over-year improvements in leading and lagging indicators (e.g., hazard ID, corrective action closure rate, TRIR, DART, environmental exceedances).
- Implement and sustain standard work, visual management, layered process audits, and tiered daily management for EHS.
- Conduct gemba walks and engage the workforce through behavior-based safety, ergonomics improvements, and near-miss reporting programs; recognize and reinforce positive behaviors.
- Training and Competency
- Own site EHS training matrix and curriculum (regulatory, role-based, and high-risk tasks); ensure training effectiveness and competency validation.
- Deliver compelling communications and change management to drive adoption of new standards, practices, and technologies.
- Emergency Preparedness and Security Interface
- Maintain and drill site emergency response plans (fire, medical, chemical release, severe weather, business continuity); coordinate with local authorities and mutual aid.
- Ensure readiness of emergency equipment and EHS critical controls; support crisis management and post-event recovery plans.
- Environmental Programs
- Lead environmental aspects/impacts assessments; manage air, water, and waste programs, including hazardous waste, stormwater, and SPCC where applicable.
- Drive reductions in emissions, waste, water, and energy; support sustainability targets and reporting.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Communicate complex EHS concepts clearly to all levels; influence decision-making with data, risk insights, and practical solutions.
- Partner with Operations, Quality, Facilities, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR, and Legal; manage contractor and supplier EHS performance and onboarding.
- Project and Change Leadership
- Lead cross-functional EHS projects with clear charters, timelines, and benefits; manage minimal-to-moderate complexity, budget, and risk.
- Integrate EHS requirements into new product/process introductions, cell layout changes, and capital projects from concept through start-up.
- Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, or a Science discipline from an accredited university or college
- Experience providing day-to-day EHS support within a manufacturing or fixed facility environment
- Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles
- Master’s degree in EHS, Engineering, or a Science discipline
- Strong oral and written communication and the ability to simplify complex topics
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with proven ability to influence across functions
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems using structured methods (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA)
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects and deliver measurable results
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs effectively
- Established project management skills (chartering, risk management, stakeholder engagement, schedule/cost control)
- Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM, PE) or regionally relevant equivalents
- Experience with ISO 45001/14001 or similar management systems; internal auditor experience
- Contractor management and construction safety (e.g., CDM in UK, local equivalents)
- Incident investigation leadership and corrective action management tools
- Familiarity with EHS software systems and data analytics dashboards
- On-site role at the Huntsville, AL facility; routine floor presence and gemba engagement required
- Occasional off-shift/on-call support for incidents, audits, and shutdown/turnaround activities
- Limited travel up to 20% for training, audits, or multi-site collaboration
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