Job Description Summary

The Lead EHS Specialist will be part of a team responsible for supporting the implementation of business environmental, health and safety (EHS) goals, programs, and processes throughout the United States and Canada. The position will also provide EHS guidance for concurrent projects and services in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

About Us:

Come bring your energy to change the world!

Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of energy, come join us.

Why we come to work:

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, 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, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the green energy transition.

Responsibilities:

• Develop strong working relationships with operations and help drive EHS performance and culture throughout the business.
• Ensure compliance with the GE EHS management system and regulatory requirements.
• Manage online EHS training program for the business.
• Assist with the tracking and reporting of internal KPIs and external reporting.
• Assist with the EHS requirements for proposals and bid packages.
• Support hazard and risk assessments and controls implementation.
• Lead or support EHS inspections and audits and track corrective actions to closure.
• Support incident investigations and reporting and issue safety alerts as needed.
• Participate in an EHS team that reports to an EHS Manager.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Safety Science, Environmental Science, or other EHS-related technical discipline from an accredited college/university. AND 3-5 years of EHS program development and implementation experience in electric power, utilities, construction, manufacturing, or similar industrial sector.
• OR Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Safety Science, Environmental Science, or other EHS-related technical discipline from an accredited college/university. AND 6-10 years of EHS program development and implementation experience in electric power, utilities, construction, manufacturing, or similar industrial sector.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.

Desired Characteristics:

• Flexible and able to adapt to new EHS initiatives and projects.
• Program experience such as electrical safety, lockout-tagout, hot work, working at heights, lifting and rigging, confined space, hazardous chemical management, etc.
• Experience with standards such as ANSI, NFPA, ASTM, and ISO 14001 and 45001.
• Strong communication, teamwork, judgment, and customer focus skills
• Professional certification such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred.

*This position is HYBRID/REMOTE in Houston, TX area.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identit