Principal Specialist, EHS Generalist

Collins Aerospace; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Wilson, NC is seeking an experienced EH&S professional to manage site safety programs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role involves providing technical guidance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a strong EH&S culture.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and extensive experience in EH&S management systems, safety practices, and a history of leading programs within high-hazard industries. Collins Aerospace offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.
• Experience leading EH&S programs within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to ensure effective execution of EH&S Management System requirements.
• Support the organization for regulatory compliance and adherence with EH&S standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for EH&S support.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

EH&S management systems

Manufacturing safety practices

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree in related field

Job description

Location

US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200

Date Posted

2026-06-18

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons.

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

Overview

Join the Environment, Health, and Safety team in Wilson, NC in support of the Fire Protection Systems Business (FPS) managing site EH&S programs, fostering collaboration across all levels of our workforce in a fast‑paced complex manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical guidance to the business’s leadership team to ensure effective execution of EH&S Management System requirements.
• Find and advocate for EH&S‑compliant ways to enable programs to proceed per customer specification and schedule.
• Support the organization to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence with EH&S standards and procedures.
• Own and mature EH&S programs.
• Foster an EH&S culture of collaboration and shared responsibility.
• Interact with hourly, management, and contractors in support of EH&S program implementation.
• Work on cross‑functional projects that interface with other groups, external to and within the core EH&S team.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of metrics.
• Act as the primary point of contact for EH&S support for one or more businesses within the FPS.
• Support incident management from investigation through corrective action implementation.
• Ensure required EH&S training is provided to workforce as well as any other customized/process‑specific EH&S training.
• Perform technical reviews, risk assessments, analyses, and inspections of processes/facilities.
• Support assurance reviews, VPP assessments, and program evaluations as well as other internal reviews.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple tasks and projects.
• Be comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting and environment.
• Assist with improvement and maintenance of EH&S documentation and EH&S (Software) systems.

What You Will Learn

• Learn or support high‑hazard safety programs including Process Safety Management, Pressurized Systems, Explosive Safety Management, Chromium, and Cadmium programs.
• Learn or support Environmental programs such as RCRA, Stormwater, Air emissions, or Waste Water management.
• Champion EH&S‑compliant solutions that enable our programs to meet customer specifications and deadlines.
• Learn to oversee incident management processes, from investigation to corrective actions, and ensure timely reporting of EH&S metrics.
• Learn to conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, and support internal evaluations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, EH&S management systems, and manufacturing safety practices.
• Experience leading EH&S programs within a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, pharmaceutical, chemical, or other high‑hazard environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Degree in Safety, Environmental, Engineering, Science, or Mathematics or other related field of study.
• Experience managing EHS issues in a fast‑paced manufacturing work environment.
• Experience working at an OSHA VPP (Voluntary Protection Program) site.
• Demonstrated experience organizing and managing multiple projects and programs in a rapidly fluctuating environment.
• Professional Certification in the EHS field (ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, etc.).

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning benefits
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

Salary

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

Relocation

May be eligible for relocation.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.