Onsite EH&S Program Lead – Safety & Compliance

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX's Pratt & Whitney East Hartford site EH&S is seeking an experienced professional to support and execute EH&S requirements at a large multi-tenant site.

The role collaborates with labor union representatives, management, supervisors, hourly and salary employees on various projects. Responsibilities include leading EH&S programs, providing technical guidance, conducting audits, investigations, and driving continuous improvement across safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years EH&S regulatory compliance experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• EH&S regulatory and management systems knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Program manager for key Health and Safety programs (Ionizing Radiation, Confined Space, Machine Guarding).
• Provide technical EH&S expertise to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as P&W/RTX requirements.
• Deliver technical guidance to line management and councils to support effective execution of goals and objectives.
• Identify and control workplace hazards and risks.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional projects with teams across and outside the EH&S organization.
• Coordinate and conduct specialized health and safety audits and inspections, partnering with line management to develop action plans and drive continuous improvement.
• Perform trend analysis on inspections, audits, injuries, spills, and near hits, and develop corrective actions to strengthen EH&S performance.
• Identify opportunities to integrate EH&S programs into broader business operations, with emphasis on management system alignment.
• Assist line management with robust investigations, mistake-proofing efforts, and immediate correction of unsafe conditions or practices.
• Support effective implementation of the union complaint process.
• Ensure required EH&S training is completed and provide assistance as needed.
• Serve as a spill responder, providing onsite response and guidance on a rotating schedule.
• Manage and support contractors involved in EH&S activities to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and company standards.

Skills

EH&S regulatory compliance

Union relations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

RTX's Pratt & Whitney East Hartford site EH&S is seeking an experienced professional to support and execute EH&S requirements at a large multi-tenant site.

The role collaborates with labor union representatives, management, supervisors, hourly and salary employees on various projects. Responsibilities include leading EH&S programs, providing technical guidance, conducting audits, investigations, and driving continuous improvement across safety initiatives.