Location: IE-CO-CORK-001 ~ Penrose Wharf ~ PENROSE
Date Posted: 2026-03-26
Country: Ireland
Position Role Type: Unspecified
Principal Specialist, EH&S, Facilities & Security (Onsite) — Cork, Ireland
Want a role where safety, security, and smart facilities aren’t side-quests… they’re the mission? At Collins Aerospace Cork, you’ll be the person who makes the site run safely, securely, and smoothly — partnering with local leadership and global functional teams to protect people, assets, and operations.
The impact you’ll have
You’ll create and maintain a well-functioning, secure, compliant environment—owning the site’s EH&S programs, facilities performance, and physical security operations. This is a high-trust, high-visibility role reporting into the Site Director.
What You’ll Do
Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S)
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.
Facilities Management
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).
Security Management
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.
What You’ll Bring (must-have)
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Facilities Management, or related field and 5+ years’ relevant experience (or 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 organisation skills in a fast‑paced environment; confident prioritiser.
Nice-to-have (we’ll be impressed)
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.
Location & working model
Onsite role based at Collins Aerospace, Cork, Ireland.
Why this role is different
This position blends EH&S leadership + facilities ownership + security accountability—ideal if you like having real authority, measurable impact, and a site‑level remit where people actually feel the difference you make.
Ready to own the environment where great work happens?
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.
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