Chief of Staff EHSS
Greenville, NC - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
GE Vernova is seeking a high-performing strategically minded leader to serve as Chief of Staff to the Chief Safety Officer supporting execution of the global Environmental Health Safety & Security (EHSS) strategy across our businesses and regions.Operating at the center of enterprise EHSS priorities this role connects strategy to execution through disciplined governance operating rhythm performance management and cross-functional alignment. Partnering closely with corporate regional and business leaders the Chief of Staff drives clarity accountability and measurable impact.
This role also helps shape EHSS into a world-class function defined by operational excellence innovation and a culture where top talent thrives. It offers significant visibility and the opportunity to strengthen enterprise safety and continuous improvement in support of a fatality-free and wellbeing-centered culture.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Partner with the Chief Safety Officer the EHSS Strategy and Operations Leader and in general with the EHSS Leadership Team to translate priorities into integrated execution plans and measurable outcomes.
Design and sustain EHSS governance forums performance reviews and executive cadence mechanisms.
Lead development of executive and Board materials shaping insight and forward-looking risk visibility.
Oversee enterprise EHSS performance management strengthening metrics and accountability.
Lead cross-functional initiatives advancing Life Saving Rules operationalization contractor risk management serious injury prevention and wellbeing.
Integrate security and crisis leadership governance and structured learning across regions.
Advance Lean maturity across the function.
Connect regional EHSS leaders with enterprise strategy and emerging risks.
Support EHSS talent strategy and capability development.
Enterprise Impact
Sustain the global EHSS operating rhythm reinforcing clarity accountability and execution discipline.
Support Executive and Board reporting on safety security and wellbeing performance.
Advance EHSS governance lean metrics and leading indicators.
Elevate Lean maturity through standard work structured problem solving and continuous improvement.
Strengthen alignment across EHSS Operations HR Legal Security and Sourcing.
Drive initiatives that enhance employee safety contractor performance and organizational resilience.
Required Experience and Qualifications
510 years of experience in operations EHS engineering manufacturing Lean supply chain risk consulting digital transformation or related fields within matrixed organizations.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution.
Strong analytical capability with ability to translate data into executive-ready insight.
Strong communication skills with exposure to senior leadership audiences.
Familiarity with AI-enabled analytics predictive risk tools or operational digitization.
Digital fluency including experience with analytics tools dashboards or data visualization.
Ownership mindset and comfort operating in high-visibility environments.
Bachelors degree required; engineering business environmental health technology or related discipline preferred.
- This role requires travel including onsite attendance for meetings as needed.
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
Experience supporting executive leadership or Board reporting processes.
Exposure to Lean and structured problem solving.
Experience in asset-intensive industries.
Exposure to crisis management or resilience planning.
Professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma CSP PMP or equivalent.
Profile
Leader with experience in operations EHS security Lean engineering sourcing risk consulting or business transformation within complex organizations.
Committed to creating environments where people feel safe respected and empowered to speak up.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across diverse stakeholders.
Strong analytical capability with the ability to convert data into insight and action.
Effective communicator with executive presence and influence without authority.
Systems thinker who connects strategy risk and operational execution with passion for safety and continuous improvement.
Experience in industrial manufacturing energy infrastructure or other asset-intensive environments preferred.
Note: To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA to ensure compliance with applicable legislation the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.
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
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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