Principal Engineer EHS

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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Engineer EHS for the El Segundo, California site. This position will be part of the Environmental, Safety, Health and Medical (ESHM) team and will serve as the internal air quality subject matter expert performing complex technical work in air quality compliance, reporting, and permitting projects at a Title V and RECLAIM facility. The role requires reviewing processes and equipment, analyzing permit-related technical and regulatory issues, and communicating those analyses to internal customers and various levels of leadership. The position involves effective communication, decision-making, attention to detail, and time management.

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Perform air quality program permitting and compliance activities
• Complete Title V and SCAQMD RECLAIM compliance reporting
• Support California Air Resources Board (CARB) State Programs as needed, including Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting, Refrigerant Management Program, Portable Equipment Registration Program (PERP), Truck and Bus, and Diesel Off-Road and Large Spark Ignition (LSI) requirements
• Perform incident analysis to determine causal factors and the most appropriate corrective actions
• Support audits and inquiries from regulatory agencies, including SCAQMD
• Assist in planning for changes at the site, reviewing new or modified equipment and new manufacturing programs to meet regulatory and company requirements
• Monitor and analyze the developing trends and changes in regulatory compliance laws, rules and regulations
• Review and analyze environmental documentation issued by the federal EPA, state and local regulatory agencies.
• Determine impact of regulatory landscape on company operations and develop compliance strategies and requirements
• Support environmental problem-solving and routine program tasks in chemical and hazardous waste management, wastewater compliance, safety compliance and environmental sustainability.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a Bachelor of Science degree in an environmental science or related major and 5+ years of related experience; Or 3+ years of related experience with a Masters Degree; Or 0 years of experience with a PhD.
• Experience and/or basic understanding of South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) rules, as well as environmental regulations.
• Ability to read, understand, and complete documentation as it relates to required permits for SCAQMD
• Computer related skills for database management, internet/intranet use, and/or typical Microsoft Office related programs
• Ability to work with limited supervision, self-starter

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience completing and submitting permit documentation to SCAQMD
• Experience with or desire to work on a multi-disciplined Environmental, Health and Safety team
• 2 or more years of experience working with SCAQMD rules
• Knowledge of Cal/OSHA requirements or a willingness to learn or apply them
• Experience in applying environmental requirements to solve problems
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of stakeholders in a matrix organization, both written and oral

Salary Range: $97,500 - $146,300

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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