Principal Specialist, EHS Generalist

Date Posted:

2026-06-18



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.)

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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