Wind EHS Leader North America Operations, Maintenance and Upgrades

Schenectady, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 147900 - 246500

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

The North America EHS Leader for Wind provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) across all wind operations in the region for work performed as part of Operations Maintenance & Upgrades (OM&U) team. This role drives a strong safety culture improves safety performance through data-driven insights and establishes alignment and structure for a geographically dispersed EHS field team. The position interfaces with customers and contractors to communicate EHS performance and expectations works cross-functionally to resolve complex issues and exercises high levels of evaluative judgment and operational acumen to achieve outcomes.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Leadership & Culture

Champion a proactive safety culture that prioritizes employee well-being and operational excellence.
Work with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS into all aspects of operations serving as a clear partner to the North America OM&U organization
Inspire and develop a high-performing EHS team across North America fostering collaboration and accountability
Develop and own standard work for high-performing team inclusive of talent development audit schedule and capability building
Attract and retain top EHS talent; manage medium to large teams with senior professional direct reports.

Customer & Contractor Engagement

Interface with customers and contractors to communicate EHS performance expectations and compliance requirements.
Attend and support routine customer meetings with key accounts based on defined standard work
Support front-line EHS professionals in resolving customer issues and liaise with customer leaders to communicate safety priorities and performance.

Strategic Alignment & Structure

Define and implement clear roles and responsibilities for the EHS field team to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Align regional EHS priorities with global standards and business objectives.
Support regional strategy are growth priorities and assess risk

Performance Improvement & Data-Driven Insights

Utilize analytics and leading indicators to identify trends predict risks and drive continuous improvement.
Develop and monitor key performance metrics to measure progress and impact.
Implement innovative tools and technologies to enhance safety performance and reporting accuracy.

Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve processes and services.

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements company policies and industry best practices.
Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses driving corrective actions and knowledge sharing.
Oversee audits and assessments to maintain compliance and mitigate operational risks including maintaining quarterly audit program of wind farms and high risk work

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college in the field of EHS or engineering.
15 years of EHS leadership experience ideally in renewable energy or industrial sectors.
Proven ability to lead distributed teams and influence across a matrix organization.
Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging data for decision-making.
Communicate complex messages and negotiate internally and externally to influence outcomes.

Desired Characteristics

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Passion for building a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $147900.00 and $246500.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: ineligible.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on February 09 2026.

Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Job Description SummaryThe North America EHS Leader for Wind provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) across all wind operations in the region for work performed as part of Operations Maintenance & Upgrades (OM&U) team. This role drives a stro...

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Leadership & Culture

Champion a proactive safety culture that prioritizes employee well-being and operational excellence.
Work with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS into all aspects of operations serving as a clear partner to the North America OM&U organization
Inspire and develop a high-performing EHS team across North America fostering collaboration and accountability
Develop and own standard work for high-performing team inclusive of talent development audit schedule and capability building
Attract and retain top EHS talent; manage medium to large teams with senior professional direct reports.

Customer & Contractor Engagement

Interface with customers and contractors to communicate EHS performance expectations and compliance requirements.
Attend and support routine customer meetings with key accounts based on defined standard work
Support front-line EHS professionals in resolving customer issues and liaise with customer leaders to communicate safety priorities and performance.

Strategic Alignment & Structure

Define and implement clear roles and responsibilities for the EHS field team to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Align regional EHS priorities with global standards and business objectives.
Support regional strategy are growth priorities and assess risk

Performance Improvement & Data-Driven Insights

Utilize analytics and leading indicators to identify trends predict risks and drive continuous improvement.
Develop and monitor key performance metrics to measure progress and impact.
Implement innovative tools and technologies to enhance safety performance and reporting accuracy.

Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve processes and services.

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements company policies and industry best practices.
Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses driving corrective actions and knowledge sharing.
Oversee audits and assessments to maintain compliance and mitigate operational risks including maintaining quarterly audit program of wind farms and high risk work

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college in the field of EHS or engineering.
15 years of EHS leadership experience ideally in renewable energy or industrial sectors.
Proven ability to lead distributed teams and influence across a matrix organization.
Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging data for decision-making.
Communicate complex messages and negotiate internally and externally to influence outcomes.

Desired Characteristics

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Passion for building a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Bonus eligibility: ineligible.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on February 09 2026.

Key Skills

Problem Management
ISO 9001
Process Improvement
Warehouse Experience
Business Management
Project Leadership
IT Service Management
Project Management
Strategic Planning
DoD Experience
Clamp Truck
Leadership Experience

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