Engineer, Environ, Health & Safety 3Triumph Group

Triumph Group

Based in West Hartford, CT, Triumph Systems, Electronics and Controls is a leading independent aerospace system supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 500 employees. The Company’s key products and services include electronic engine controls, fuel metering units, main fuel pumps and environmental control systems for both the OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.

Responsibilities

Triumph is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Engineer 3 to be responsible for building a proactive safety culture while developing, implementing, maintaining, and monitoring all the necessary EHS policies, programs, procedures, reports, recordkeeping, and training to comply with federal, state, and local safety, health and environmental regulations for a manufacturing facility of 500+ employees.

 

Responsibilities Include:

Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Permitting

• Compliance Oversight: Ensure the facility meets all federal, state, and local laws (OSHA, EPA, DOT, DEEP).
• Permit Management: Manage all environmental permitting requirements, including Air Quality, Storm Water, and Spill Prevention (SPCC).
• Auditing: Execute internal compliance auditing and interpret new regulations to recommend policy changes.
• Reporting: Ensure all sampling, monitoring, and sampling data is submitted to regulatory agencies as required by permits.

Operational Safety & Risk Mitigation

Hazard Control: Partner with the EHS team to prevent physical, chemical, and biological hazards.

Technical Guidance: Provide expert advice on the selection and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and health-related workplace issues.

Material Review: Investigate and evaluate all new incoming materials to assess safety risks and ensure compliance.

Field Evaluation: Coordinate field safety measurements and make data-driven recommendations to management regarding new resources or compliance issues.

EHS local Risk Programs: Focus on risk programs and writing risk procedures in areas such as Air Quality, Hazard Assessment, Contingency and Disaster Recovery Programs as examples.

Environmental & Waste Operations

• Wastewater Management: Responsible for the successful operation of the onsite Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated control equipment.
• Waste Programs: Manage hazardous, universal, and regulated waste programs, including inventories, manifest tracking, and waste haul oversight.
• Spill Response: Organize and equip spill-control teams and lead storm water procedure activities.

Incident Management & Emergency Response

Investigations: Lead the investigation of employee concerns, EHS incidents, and "Near Misses" using root-cause analysis.

Corrective Action: Develop, implement, and follow up on corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Emergency Planning: Support the Site Emergency Plan, including practice drills, fire-alarm testing, and evacuation/shelter activities.

Strategy, Training & Leadership

• Strategic Planning: Support the development of facility-wide EHS strategic plans and work with plant management to execute them.
• Training Programs: Lead all Health, Safety, and Environmental training for the site (500+ employees).
• Leadership & Mentoring: Coach and mentor junior EHS staff to support their professional growth and skill development.
• Financial Oversight: Execute safety-related capital expenditure (CapEx) requests and manage EHS budgeting matters.
• Metrics: Maintain and communicate EHS performance metrics for site management and corporate rollup reporting.

 

 

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Safety, Health and Environmental studies or related disciplines. A thorough knowledge of OSHA and EPA guidelines.
• Five to Ten years working in a manufacturing environment in an Environmental, Health, and Safety capacity.
• ES&H-related Certifications a plus: Registered Environmental Manager (REM), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
• Exposure to quality systems, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, experience working in aerospace manufacturing, familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP, continuous improvement process disciplines a plus.

Benefits:

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)Healthcare spending accountsPaid parental leavePaid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays401(k) with company matchDisability and life insuranceIncentives and performance-based rewardsExciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity

 

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Triumph Group and all its divisions and subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Triumph Group provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contactTGIapplicant@triumphgroup.comto request assistance. Include the title of the position and location in the subject line of your email so we may direct your email to the appropriate person. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

"An Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans" We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).



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