Job Information
RTX Corporation EHS Associate Director - Tucson, AZ Region in Tucson, Arizona
Date Posted:
2025-05-07
Country:
United States of America
Location:
AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance:
None/Not Required
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
We have an opportunity for an energetic, motivated, and self-directed Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) Associate Director to support our ongoing compliance and risk reduction efforts at the Tucson, AZ region. This region includes 3 Raytheon sites – Palo Verde, Rita Road and Airport totaling over 15,000 employees. This position will oversee a team of 40 EHS professionals. This site offers the EH&S professional an opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to foster employee engagement and drive risk reduction and continuous improvement of the EH&S program.
What You Will Do
Lead and develop a team of EHS professionals to assure compliance with applicable federal, state, local and company EH&S requirements.
Understand the goals and priorities for the RTX and RAY EHS organization and effectively support/lead/motivate the EH&S team to accomplish them. Strategize, motivate, and lead the team to meet the goals. Be flexible and adapt as priorities shift.
Build a high performing team, boost morale, and create a positive working environment.
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.
Recognize, evaluate, and control hazardous workplace conditions.
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.
Prepare and manage documentation relating to safety and environmental policies in preparation for audits
Provides proper documentation in preparation for permits and liaising with governmental bodies
Maintains EH&S Management System Conformance
Achieves and maintains consistency of EH&S record keeping and documentation with organizational and regulatory policy
Audit and evaluate current policies, procedures, and documentation to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Investigate, analyze, and interpret data from injuries and near-misses ensuring corrective actions are completed on time, and all necessary documentation is in place.
Interact with employees of all levels, promote relationships, learn the tasks employees perform and be known as a resource to the employees at the site. Work toward building partnerships and influencing across assigned areas to provide actionable improvement programs.
Contribute to the development and implementation of EH&S strategic initiatives that drive continuous improvement.
Support the site’s environmental compliance programs, including, but not limited to, hazardous waste management, stormwater and ground-water protection plans, air quality permitting, wastewater, and toxic chemical reporting.
Develop and implement sustainability practices and programs related to waste, water, and greenhouse gases in alignment with our long-term goals.
Identify environmental risk and complete due diligence; investigate root cause for environmental incidents.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
Experience with identification and mitigation of EH&S hazards.
Knowledge and the application of the principals of regulatory requirements.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Qualifications We Prefer
Previous experience managing large teams and sites
Previous experience partnering with functional leaders or bargaining units
Previous experience solving problems across functions
Strong presentation skills
Project management and execution skills
Previous experience working at an OSHA VPP (Voluntary Protection Program) site.
Professional Certification in the EHS field (ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.).
Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects and programs in a fast-pace environment and demonstrate effective prioritization and implementation skills.
Ability to provide clear, concise, and effective verbal communications.
What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. AtRTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Relocation benefits are not available for this position.
Learn More & Apply Now!
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Location:
Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location
The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 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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