Job Description Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior EHS Leader to oversee and drive the EHS programs within our organization. The Senior EHS Leader will be responsible for developing implementing and maintaining a comprehensive industrial health and safety management system ensuring compliance with all relevant local state and federal regulations and fostering a culture of safety across all levels of the organization. This role will also be responsible for developing implementing and maintaining a robust EHS training program.
Job Description
As the Sr. EHS Leader you will:
- Ensure compliance with all Federal State and Local workplace health and safety regulations and with GE Vernova (GEV) EHS standards and management systems.
- Administer and manage the use of GEV Gensuite/Benchmark EHS software tools for the Gas Power business. Ensure EHS reporting and metrics meet GEV rollup requirements.
- Lead the rollout of GEV EHS Standards and initiatives across the Gas Power business. Including Framework Read Across Life Saving Rules Core Requirements and Technical Standards.
- Implement a comprehensive ergonomics program aimed at preventing workrelated musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
- Lead and manage all aspects of an industrial hygiene program ensuring regulatory compliance evaluating workplace hazards and developing control measures.
- Manage the removal/abatement of hazardous materials like asbestos and leadbased paint. Ensuring all work is performed in accordance with local state and federal regulations to minimize exposure risks and ensuring proper documentation and clearance testing are completed.
- Provide guidance/mentor the Operations Team to implement robust reporting and incident investigation systems.
- Provide leadership and direction to EHS teams fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety excellence.
- Serve as the key liaison with senior management on EHS matters providing regular updates on program performance challenges and compliance status.
- Conduct regular EHS audits inspections and assessments to identify risks and ensure compliance with EHS regulations and best practices.
- Develop and oversee incident reporting and investigation procedures to ensure swift corrective actions are taken.
- Manage and track EHS performance metrics KPIs and compliance audits to ensure a proactive approach to risk management.
- Analyze workplace near miss and injury data to identify trends and patterns and develop targeted initiatives to reverse negative trends.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (HR Operations Engineering etc. to ensure EHS objectives are integrated into the daytoday operations.
- Prepare and deliver reports presentations and safety communications to senior management regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent preferably in Occupational Health & Safety Environmental Science Engineering or related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 8 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum 8 years of experience working with OSHA and other governmental organizations.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Demonstrated ability in managing multiple projects while ensuring timely delivery and quality results.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form to a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Possesses the ability to represent GE in a professional manner to outside agencies customers and vendors.
- Prior experience with controlled documentation/documentation change management
- Demonstrated initiative in proactively identifying future potential safety risks and suggesting or implementing appropriate countermeasures.
- Ability to read understand interpret and apply applicable EHS regulations as they apply to the plant site.
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and other basic IT systems.
- An offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
- Must be able to relocate to Schenectady NY.
- Must maintain after hours cell phone availability.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with applications including Gensuite ComplyWorks PLM Primavera etc.
- Initiativetaking individual with strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Ability to communicate crossfunctionally and work independently.
- Open communication style with the ability to develop team relationships.
- Humble: respectful receptive agile eager to learn
- Transparent: shares critical information speaks with candor contributesconstructively
- Focused: adaptive learner strategically prioritizes work committed
- Leadership ability: strong communicator decisionmaker collaborative
- Problem solver: analyticalminded challenges existing processes critical thinker.
- Experience working in union environment.
Pay Transparency
The base pay range for this position is$147900$197200. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety offactors including the candidates experience education and skill set. This position is also eligible for a15 performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110 120 or 130 of salary in certain areas.
This posting is expected to close on March 26 2025 or when suitable candidate identified.
Benefits Available to You
GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission we provide varied competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture GE Vernova (gecareers)
- Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
- A healthy balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. Weve created programs that support the way you live and work today.
- GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued onthejob learning and development.
Inclusion & Diversity
At GE Vernova we believe in the value of your unique identity background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: GE Gas Power
GE Gas Power engineers cleaner more accessible energy that people depend on powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the worlds electricity thanks to our talented people who make gas work for our customers stakeholders and the world. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers we are building the energy technologies.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Required Experience:
Senior IC