Job Description Summary
GE Vernova is one of the world's leading offshore wind energy companies, with a portfolio of offshore wind turbines ranging from 6 MW to 14 MW that offer increased value to customers with proven performance, reliability, efficiency and availability.
With cutting-edge offshore wind farm technology to upgrade customer fleet, comprehensive offshore wind services support to help keep there turbines running smoothly, and our Digital Wind Farm to make our turbines even smarter and more connected, we can provide the offshore wind farm solutions needed.
Our Vineyard OFW site is looking for an EHS Leader . This is a critical role to provide day to day technical EHS guidance and support successful EHS management across the site. You will be responsible for a team of site-based resources and will partner closely with the operational team and cross functionally to ensure that EHS is embedded into the daily operating rhythm and are proactive in building a safety-first culture.
You will also provide input and support to the wider EHS team as we work to build one successful EHS team.
This role requires deep knowledge and experience of EHS regulations applicable to Offshore wind operations, and familiarity with GE products and customers.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Manages and coordinates a broad spectrum of activities simultaneously.
- Lead a team of site based EHS resources.
- Serves as an EHS expert for applicable regulatory and industry standard requirements.
- Able to complete work activity with a cross-functional team to ensure site specific EHS plans and associated requirements are developed, implemented, and maintained.
- Ensure compliance and coordinate with the Site Leadership to ensure the implementation of both GE and legislative EHS expected programs and training requirements.
- Able to proactively partner and develop positive working relationships with customers, external agencies and contractors as well as internal cross-functional personnel.
- Deliver and where necessary support development of EHS training, including maintaining records of competency and training completion.
- Drive EHS performance to support Key Performance Indicators in line with business expectation.
- Meet and maintaining reporting expectations, both internal and external.
- Conduct audits and inspections and managing any third party EHS inspections, following the expectation laid out by GE, including on-time closure of audit findings.
- Promote a positive EHS culture, with all personnel, including third parties and support implementation of EHS incentive programs, as well as Just and Fair Cause process.
- Be engaged in all areas of site operation and be able to problem solve with Lean and digitization tools to drive process improvement and remove or reduce risk on site.
- Supports all other demands as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or technical equivalent from an accredited college or university, or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 10 years of EHS experience in a professional EHS role overseeing the execution of EHS in projects or services environment.
- Must be physically capable of climbing a wind turbine and performing confined space entry on a regular basis.
- Must be capable of using turbine fall protection systems, including maintaining weight for such systems to be effective: maximum personal weight limit of 250 lbs.
Desired Characteristics
- Certified Environmental or Health and Safety professional.
- Significant experience and demonstrated achievements with safety programs, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Able to coach and support key influencers to drive EHS compliance and the reduction of risk through team engagement and help develop an organizational culture that prioritizes EHS.
- Knowledge of EHS management systems and EHS standards.
- Fluent English (verbally & in writing).
- Medical fitness and ability to work at height and offshore according to local/national requirements.
- On-site based role, with travel more broadly as required.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, motivate and drive change and interact cross-functionally.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Confidently able to facilitate and deliver training and or presentations to a diverse audience.
- Ability to influence and motivate diverse teams to achieve a unified goal.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience in a project environment.
- High energy, self-starter.
- Strong knowledge of project risks and management.
- Have domain expertise in one or more of the following: Electrical Safety and LOTO requirements, crane safety, construction safety, fall prevention, confined space.
The base pay range for this position is $113,000 - $188,400 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for variable incentive compensation of 15%. This posting is expected to close no earlier than October 23, 2024.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal 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 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
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
