Principal Specialist, EHS Generalist

Date Posted: 2026-07-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200 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. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. 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 businesses’ 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.   Works 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, & program evaluations as well as other internal reviews.  Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple tasks and project. Comfortable working in fast paced manufacturing setting and environment. Assists 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 supporting 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 :   Some of our competitive benefits package includes:     Medical, dental, and vision insurance     Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees     Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option     Tuition reimbursement program    Student Loan Repayment Program     Life insurance and disability coverage     Optional coverages you can buy 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     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     And more!   May be eligible for