EHS Specialist

Job Description SummaryThe Environmental Health and Safety Specialist reports to the GE Lafayette Plant Leader and works in a self-directed teaming structure. This person will work closely with the Site EHS Leader, EHS Specialist, EHS Focals and EHS Council to drive a combination of strategic and tactical Environmental Health and Safety priorities.
GE Aerospace Lafayette has been in operation since 2015 and currently supports LEAP and Passport programs for New Make and MRO. The site’s culture is designed around a flat organization that empowers self-directed, high performing teams. By utilizing teams of GE employees to own, operate, and regulate assembly processes we ensure our engines reach the customer in a quality and timely fashion.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Participation in Gemba walks, audits, and contractor auditing
Support safety concern investigations with submitter and EHS council representatives, submit work orders, and ensure countermeasure implementation
Participate in and improve Management of Change process
Facilitate monthly, quarterly, and annual rhythm for Safety Framework baselines and auditing
Support Safety Risk Assessments - annual reviews, workstation heat maps, and strength of defenses
Review and maintain written programs and policies
Complete injury assessment form investigations
Lead EHS training (Introductory EHS, Fire extinguisher, Ergo, Powered Industrial Truck, Crane & Hoist)
Assist with annual environmental permitting and update as needed (written permit and Enhesa)
Assist in upholding compliance through Gensuite Compliance Calendar tasks
Oversee waste management system and contractor support
Complete weekly, monthly, and quarterly inspections
RCRA & DOT Management
Create waste profiles, track waste generator status, schedule and assist with waste shipments
Support events onsite including Kaizens, SFMEAs, VSMs, Shingi events
SDS review
Support weekly EHS council
Participate in the Crisis Management Team
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety)
Minimum 3 years of manufacturing or EHS experience
Desired Characteristics
Strong verbal and written communication skills
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
Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the company as well as organizations outside GE (regulatory agencies).
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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.
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: Yes