EHS Section Manager

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an opportunity for self-motivated Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) Senior Manager to support our ongoing compliance and risk reduction efforts based in Raytheon’s Tucson, AZ region. Reporting to the Tucson Region EHS Associate Director, you’ll oversee a team of ~10 EHS employees and will be responsible for the implementation of Industrial Hygiene (IH), Ergonomic, Fire/Life and Contractor Safety programs in a region covering 3 sites – Palo Verde, Rita Road and Airport totaling over 15,000 employees. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you’ll foster employee engagement and drive risk reduction and continuous improvement of the EH&S program, this job may be just right for you!

Requirements

Typically Requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience
Previous experience managing a team
Knowledge and the application of the principals of regulatory requirements.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects and programs in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate effective prioritization and implementation skills.
Experience managing IH, Occupational Health, and Ergonomic Programs
Previous experience partnering and solving problems with functional leaders or bargaining units
Experience with bargaining units, contractor safety and fire/life protection
Strong presentation skills
Experience working at an OSHA VPP (Voluntary Protection Program) site.
Ability to provide clear, concise, and effective verbal communications.
Professional Certification in the EHS field (ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.).

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of EHS professionals to assure compliance with applicable federal, state, local and the RTX and RAY EH&S requirements for safety, IH, asset protection, contractor safety and ergonomic programs
Strategize, motivate, and lead the team to meet the goals. Be flexible and adapt as priorities shift.
Identify pain points and barriers for team members and develop/implement the strategy to remove them
Partner with local functional leaders to streamline processes or resolve problems where EHS is a stakeholder or is affected.
Take proactive steps to ensure the safety and health of site employees and influence safe behaviors.
Execute initiatives, programs, reports, and training across multiple EH&S disciplines, as required to achieve and maintain compliance.
Maintains EH&S Management System Conformance
Achieves and maintains consistency of EH&S record keeping and documentation with organizational and regulatory policy
Investigate, analyze, and interpret data from injuries and near-misses ensuring corrective actions are completed on time, and all necessary documentation is in place.
Build partnerships with employees of all levels, promote relationships, learn the tasks employees perform and be known as a resource to the employees at the site to provide actionable improvement programs.