EH&S Specialist, Environmental Compliance (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-09-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

 

What You Will Do:

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an experienced EH&S Specialist to support environmental compliance at our manufacturing operation in Middletown, Connecticut. In this role, you will serve as a key environmental compliance resource for the site, with primary responsibility for hazardous and non-hazardous waste, remediation, chemical management and reporting, and related regulatory programs. You will partner closely with operations, facilities, maintenance, engineering, project management, and site leadership to identify compliance risks, implement effective controls, and maintain a strong culture of environmental stewardship.

This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role that combines regulatory compliance, field engagement, data analysis, reporting, permitting, and continuous improvement. You will work directly with both leadership and shop-floor teams to translate environmental requirements into practical, sustainable processes and help ensure the site remains compliant with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The role also provides opportunities to support broader EH&S programs, including air, water, emergency preparedness, and management of change. The position is primarily based onsite in Middletown, CT, with occasional travel to Pratt & Whitney's East Hartford, CT facility (approximately 10–20%) for collaboration, meetings, and shared assignments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Waste compliance assurance oversight, including program/policy management, report preparation and submittal, and internal collaboration with parties responsible for day-to-day execution of associated tasks such as container issuance, labelling, sampling, inspection, etc. Production and facility maintenance related as well as construction, abatement & remediation.

• Manage Chemical reporting (EPCRA/TSCA/TRI), plus shared responsibility for other environmental compliance programs such as Air and Water as needed. 

• Represent assigned environmental programs in the site’s collaborative Management of Change process to ensure risks associated with facility, equipment or process modifications are avoided, controlled or otherwise minimized.

• Develop and manage compliance strategies to minimize and mistake proof regulatory compliance risks, including onsite visual inspections and audits.

• Prepare P&W regulatory reports for submittal to various regulatory government agencies including recordkeeping and monitoring confirmation prior to certifying compliance. 

• Shop floor support also includes interaction with operators and supervisors, powerhouse operations, and Facilities & Services maintenance departments.

• Provide in-person facility EH&S program support to address or prevent conditions that may adversely impact the environment and to ensure prompt communication and resolution of potential hazards to management.

• Periodically being on call 24 hours a day to respond to spills and / or environmental incidents. (Administrative support only, shared job duty / rotating schedule. HAZWOPER certification not required, but preferred.)

• Support EH&S compliance assurance audits by RTX, Pratt & Whitney, or regulatory agencies

• Collaborate with responsible team members on other EH&S assignments as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering or other job-related field with 5+ years of experience in environmental compliance, OR an Advanced degree with 3+ years of prior relevant experience.

• CT DPH WTP Operator & DS Operator Class I License or commitment to obtain within first 12-18 months.

• Demonstrated experience managing environmental compliance programs under RCRA, EPCRA, TSCA, and applicable Connecticut environmental regulations, with particular emphasis on hazardous waste and chemical management

• Hands-on experience with hazardous waste characterization and determinations, waste profiles, accumulation requirements, container management, labeling, inspections, manifests, and disposal vendor management.

• Experience preparing, reviewing, or submitting environmental regulatory reports and maintaining compliance records, including experience with EPA RCRA Info/e-Manifest and EPA CDX or comparable regulatory reporting systems.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting environmental compliance in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, industrial, chemical, or similarly regulated manufacturing environment, preferably in a union shop.
• Experience with spill prevention, control, and response, including SPCC and environmental incident investigation.
• Air emissions monitoring, reporting, and compliance (Title V, NSR, PIQ, Asbestos NESHAP)

• Experience with Connecticut wastewater permits, including applicable industrial wastewater and/or municipal industrial user requirements.

• Strong skills in written communication, analysis, and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

 

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

• 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.

 

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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