Lead EHS Specialist - Additive Technology Center

Job Description Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist will provide site support to our Additive West Chester, OH facility. Within the EHS Specialist role, you will apply your environmental, health and safety knowledge and expertise to solve problems in an additive manufacturing arena. You will also develop and execute objectives for yourself, while having the ability to effect short and long term business goals. This is growth role and will grow in scope and process.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day EHS support for the facility

• Work together with business leadership, both locally and through headquarters, to drive outcomes

• Initiate and influence integration of EHS policies and practices into the business

• Implement and audit EHS programs and procedures to ensure compliance

• Develop and maintain general knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements

• Develop, facilitate, and promote employee safety improvement (Kaizen events, safety committee, and trainings).

• Perform program reviews, EHS assessments and drive closure of corrective actions to ensure compliance

• Complete regulatory reporting requirements

• Coordinate with consultants and contractors on EHS related concerns

• Deliver training or participate in the selection of qualified individuals to deliver training and verify delivery of training

• Assist with the evaluation of the EHS Framework Work Plan Elements and serve as an element owner where needed

• Support site EHS requirements for new product development

• Manage key EHS and Health Ahead initiatives

• Consult on shop floor lean initiatives that may impact EHS

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing)
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience in leading meetings

• Experience with environmental, exposure, and fire risks

• Experience with the storage, handling of hazardous waste and proper disposal

• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously

• Effective problem identification and solution skills

• Established program management ability, Six Sigma and/or Lean training

• Working knowledge of EPA, OSHA, NFPA, and other state or federal EHS programs

• 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

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

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