EHS Lead Specialist

GE Aerospace; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Vandalia, OH seeks a proactive EHS Lead Specialist to support the EHS Leader and drive top-tier safety practices on the shop floor. You will aid policy creation, deliver EHS training, and step into leadership as needed.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in EHS or related field, strong NFPA 70E knowledge, and 2+ years in manufacturing with a focus on inspections, incident analysis, and regulatory compliance. On-site position with comprehensive safety responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, health & safety or closely related field
• Higher level relevant degrees may substitute for experience
• Deep understanding and experience ensuring NFPA 70E compliance
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local HSE regulations
• Knowledgeable with EPA, OSHA, and NFPA regulations
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to conduct job hazard analysis, site audits, and root cause analysis
• Demonstrated experience managing environmental inspections and permitting
• Fluency with data capture, data analytics, spreadsheets, and presentation
• At least 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting

Responsibilities

• Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and help control workplace health and safety hazards.
• Assist in injury illness, and near miss tracking, case management, and root cause analysis.
• Assist in the creation, implementation and monitoring of EHS policies, programs, and procedures.
• Support compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA regulations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and identify potential hazards.
• Help maintain safety documentation, training records, and incident logs.
• Assist with delivering EHS-related training and safety briefings to employees.
• Track and manage safety supplies, PPE inventory, and signage.
• Coordinate waste management activities and environmental compliance tasks.

Skills

Data analytics

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health & Safety or related field

Higher level degree may substitute for experience

Tools

Spreadsheets

Data presentation tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Professional to join our team. The EHS Lead Specialist serves as a key support to the EHS Leader, acting as an integral part of the team to ensure the highest standards of EHS practices. The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter, who will be highly visible on the shop floor. They will assist in creating and updating policies, providing strong EHS support to the team, and stepping into leadership responsibilities as needed.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and help control workplace health and safety hazards.

• Assist in injury illness, and near miss tracking, case management, and root cause analysis.

• Assist in the creation, implementation and monitoring of company EHS policies, programs, and procedures.

• Support compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).

• Conduct regular safety inspections and assist in identifying potential hazards in the workplace.

• Help maintain safety documentation, training records, and incident logs.

• Assist with delivering EHS-related training and safety briefings to employees.

• Track and manage safety supplies, PPE inventory, and signage.

• Help coordinate waste management activities and environmental compliance tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, health & safety or closely related field, from an accredited university or college

• Higher level relevant degrees may substitute for experience.

• Deep understanding and experience ensuring NFPA 70E compliance

• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local HSE regulations.

• Knowledgeable with a variety of occupational health & safety standards, EPA, OSHA, and NFPA regulations.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct a job hazard analysis, site audits, and incident root cause analysis.

• Demonstrated experience managing environmental inspections and permitting.

• Fluency with data capture, data analytics, spreadsheets, and presentation.

• At least 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting.

Desired Characteristics

• 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.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation.

Additional Information

• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

• Ability and willingness to sit on-site at the facility in Vandalia, OH

Additional Information

• GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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: No

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.