Job Description

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.

The HSE Advisor is responsible for managing environmental, health, safety, and property related compliance and programs within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures regulatory compliance, supports continuous improvement of the site Environmental, Health and Safety Management Systems, and promotes a strong culture of safety and environmental stewardship.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage incident response, investigation, and reporting for environmental, safety, and property related events, including near misses.
• Develop, administer, and execute Environmental, Health and Safety training programs and ensure timely completion for all employees.
• Maintain accurate records related to incidents, corrective actions, and training compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal environmental and occupational safety regulations, including ADEM, OSHA, and EPA requirements.
• Prepare, manage, and submit regulatory compliance reporting, including but not limited to Tier II, TRI, and other required filings.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies at the local, state, and federal levels on matters related to environmental compliance.
• Maintain and continuously improve the site ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Environmental, Health and Safety Management Systems, including audits, documentation, and corrective actions.
• Support site leadership with risk assessments, compliance reviews, and Environmental, Health and Safety initiatives.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in occupational safety, health, or environmental engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry 1910 Standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to self manage effectively in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong influencing and communication capabilities across all levels of the organization.
• Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance requirements, with ability to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance if needed.

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. ​
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