Principal Specialist, EHS Generalist (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-09-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-WV-UNION-225 ~ 225 Stringtown Rd ~ STRINGTOWN 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. This role will be working onsite in Union, West Virginia. 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 one or more site 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. 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 able to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting and environment. Assist with improvement and maintenance of EH&S documentation and EH&S (Software) systems. Travel up to 10 %. What You Will Learn: 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. Qualifications We Prefer: 5 years of experience in EH&S. Experience using MS Excel – chart creating and data analysis. 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! Learn More & Apply Now! ​ Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S: The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.  Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all pro