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Job Description

EHS Manager is responsible for leading and managing the environmental health and safety (EHS) aspects in the Business line GSI for the HVDC Project in Germany with a focus on construction and commissioning project activities.

Ability to support the Projects organization on different scopes like Turnkey projects consortium partner EPC. From Civil Works to end commissioning for all activities for a GRID business.

Position will be located on Site (Germany).

• Main Point of Contact regarding EHS for the Project. Hierarchical reporting to the Regional EHS Leader for Central Europe and functionally reporting to the Project Director.
• Understand regulatory changes and trends and forecast project impacts.
• Drive implementation of GE and regulatory EHS expectations within project activities including at customer sites workshops in case of need etc.
• Actively support the Regional EHS Leader of the Business line in EHS matters.
• Develop strong working relationships with the operational team in the scope and help drive the expected EHS performance and culture across all operations.
• Set up EHS operating rhythm and momentum at the customer project site (accident calls EHS reviews etc..
• Consolidate project EHS data KPIs support the Project Team in incident investigation meetings with contractors subcontractors etc.
• Coordinate delivery of EHS training as required and control the number of people on Site.
• Coordinate with the regional EHS leader the incident investigation and ensure that investigations of accidents and compliance incidents are conducted documented and reported as required.
• Ensure all internal and external EHS reporting is completed on time and with accuracy.
• Ensure GE and legal compliance in the Project.
• Conduct regular EHS audits in the project but also support other regions if needed.

Requirements:

Degree in engineering environmental science safety management Fachkraft fr Arbeitssicherheit Certificate (Sifa) or other EHSrelated technical discipline from an accredited college/university is required. A graduate degree is preferred (Country EHS Accreditation is required).

• At least 5 years of EHS program development implementation and leadership experience with a focus on business segments such as Electric Power Electrification Onshore & Offshore or a similar industrial sector.
• Proven experience with German and European Health Safety and Environmental regulations.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with major environmental regulatory and permitting programs addressing subjects including but not limited to air quality water quality hazardous chemical management industrial safety etc.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with fundamental health & safety programs including but not limited to LockoutTagoutTry Confined Space Electrical Safety Process Safety Management permit to work Work at Height etc.
• Experience with and knowledge of independent standards organizations and certification programs such as ISO 14001 ISO 45001 etc.
• Strong skills to influence and motivate leaders and employees through collaborative engagement and building/maintaining relationships.
• Fluent in German and English (both mandatory). Other languages would be a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate information to a broad range of people and audiences as circumstances dictate.
• Ability to successfully manage and develop personnel in remote locations and work in a team environment across a multisite organization with a variety of cultures.
• Ability to travel to support other sites in Germany if needed.

Grid Solutions a GE Vernova business serves customers globally with over 20000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GE Renewable Energy our engineers are always up for the challenge and were always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting and youll need to bring a solutionfocused positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed loyal colleagues if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact youll be exposed to gamechanging diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

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