Principal Specialist, EH&S, Facilities & Security (Onsite)

• Build, implement, and continuously improve safety programs and policies aligned to company requirements and Irish statutory obligations (incl. Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, HSE/HEA expectations, and relevant standards).
• Lead risk assessments and audits (electrical safety, ergonomics, lockout/tagout, fall protection, machine guarding), using job hazard analysis and other tools.
• Run incident investigations, root cause analysis, and reporting-driving lasting corrective actions.
• Deliver instructor led EH&S training to internal and external audiences.
• Drive environmental sustainability and waste management initiatives.

• Oversee maintenance, repair, and operational efficiency of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
• Manage service contractors (building, cleaning, landscaping, maintenance) and performance outcomes.
• Plan and execute office/lab layouts, renovations, and site improvements.
• Own facilities budgeting and identify cost saving opportunities (including energy efficiency).

• Own physical security infrastructure (CCTV, alarms, access control).
• Develop and test emergency response, evacuation, and business continuity plans.
• Manage security personnel/providers, ensuring correct licensing and training.
• Lead investigations and liaise with external authorities.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Facilities Management, or related field and 5+ years' relevant experience (or an advanced degree with 3+ years), or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with Irish Health & Safety regulations.
• Experience delivering EH&S training to internal and/or external stakeholders.
• Strong project/program organization skills in a fast paced environment; confident prioritizer.

• EH&S experience in an engineering lab and/or field test environment.
• Knowledge of Enablon EH&S software.
• Professional certifications in occupational safety, facilities, and/or security.
• Clear communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Flexibility to support additional assignments/campaigns and rotations across EH&S programs.

Onsite role based at Collins Aerospace, Cork, Ireland.

This position blends EH&S leadership, facilities ownership, and security accountability-ideal if you like having real authority, measurable impact, and a site level remit where people actually feel the difference you make.

Apply now and help shape a safer, smarter, more secure Collins Cork site.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.