Site HSE Advisor
About this role
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
The HSE Advisor is responsible for administering environmental, health, safety, export compliance, and site security programs within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures full compliance with applicable regulatory and trade requirements, supports Environmental, Health and Safety Management Systems, and promotes a culture of safety, security, and continuous improvement across the site.
Job Responsibilities
nvironmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)
- Lead incident response, investigation, and reporting for environmental and safety related events, including near misses
- Develop, implement, and monitor Environmental, Health and Safety training programs to ensure site wide compliance
- Coordinate all HSE training activities, including scheduling, communication, and record retention
- Administer the HSE Learning Management System, including training assignments, record maintenance, and content updates
- Maintain accurate records for incidents, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and ADEM requirements
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports, including Tier II, TRI, and other required filings
- Maintain and continuously improve ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, including audits and corrective action processes
- Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation in support of HSE and compliance activities
- Coordinate safety meetings and provide administrative support to site HSE initiatives
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or related discipline
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in environmental, health, safety, or related functions within a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry 1910 standards
- Familiarity with import and export regulations, trade compliance, or customs processes preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance requirements.
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
Company at a glance
GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier, with a mission to be the most trusted and sustainable partner in the sky. As a global company serving the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, GKN Aerospace designs, manufactures and delivers an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems, components and technologies – for use in commercial and defense aircraft ranging from helicopters, business jets, passenger planes and advanced air mobility vehicles to the most advanced fighter aircraft. In line with its mission, GKN Aerospace is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Lightweight composites, additive manufacturing, electrical wiring interconnection systems and innovative engine systems help to reduce emissions and weight on today’s aircraft, while it collaborates with global partners to accelerate the development of zero-emission aircraft technologies, including hydrogen-powered propulsion and all-electric flight. GKN Aerospace is market leading in aerostructures and engine systems, with 16,000 employees across its 36 manufacturing locations in 12 countries.
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