Engineer, Environ, Health & Safety

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.

umph 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 (Cap Ex) requests and manage EHS budgeting matters.
• Metrics: Maintain and communicate EHS performance metrics for site management and corporate rollup reporting.

• 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.

• Comprehensive medical,…