Audit Programs Team Leader

Job Description Summary

The Audit Programs Team Leader will oversee risk-based auditing programs and processes that support Gas Power Business Operations Center of Excellence, with a strong focus on GE Vernova Life Saving Rules across all Gas Power business units. In this role, you will:
• Lead a team of subject matter experts within the Gas Power Business Operations Center of Excellence (COE)
• Partner closely with EHS value streams, supply chain operations, regional EHS leaders, and cross-functional teams to drive audit excellence and compliance.
This position reports to the GE Vernova Gas Power Business Operations Management Systems Team Leader.

Job Description

What impact you'll make:

• Define and foster a global EHS culture and audit program strategy aligned with BOPS, Gas Power, and GE Vernova business strategy and core values.
• Develop and implement management system programs and processes to identify risks, hazards, and EHS exposures and ensure adherence to company standards and regulatory requirements across all Gas Power business units.
• Create and maintain procedures, risk identification tools, mitigation methods, training, and workplace audit processes to meet GE Vernova and customer expectations in partnership with Gas Power Business Operations and the GE Vernova EHS organization.
• Provide technical EHS guidance and support on key hazard and risk areas (e.g., Confined Space Entry, Electrical, Energy Isolation/LOTO, Mechanical Lifting, Aerial Lifts & Forklifts, Scaffolds and Platforms, Machine Safety, Environmental impacts, Powered Hand Tools).
• Lead the Business Operations Audit Programs EHS team as a people leader, in alignment with the GE Vernova Way (Innovation, Customers, Lean, One Team, Accountable).
• Coach and role-model expected EHS behaviors for all Audit Program team members.
• Support sustainable implementation and adherence to GE Vernova Life Saving Rules.
• Analyze EHS data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and execute strategies to eliminate or reduce EHS risks based on trends and performance indicators.
• Support the development and effective execution of the Business Operations EHS COE strategy.
• Collaborate across functions to design and implement programs that enhance a proactive safety culture.
• Lead and participate in incident investigation teams to identify contributing and root causes and ensure implementation of robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the GE Vernova Gas Power EHS "read across" process to share learnings and best practices.
• Travel to supply chain, New Units, projects, and services sites to validate and support implementation of EHS procedures and processes.
• Apply Lean methodologies to drive simplification, standardization, and continuous improvement in audit and EHS processes.
• Define and implement a comprehensive suite of leading and lagging metrics to monitor and measure performance across focus areas, drive focus on track & trend, and opportunities for improvement.
• Build an effective and efficient SME team with broader Center of Excellence Team, support talent / capacity development and individual growth. Manage operations with responsible cost management.
• Champion innovative solutions, including the application of automation and AI, to address challenges, improve processes and execution, and drive business as well as customer outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree or Higher-level Safety Diploma from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working in EHS, Manufacturing, or Operations
• Experienced in technological/industrial work environments with ability to work collaboratively across functions, influencing and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated experience leading transformation in a dynamic environment, especially managing senior technical experts and/or cross-functional teams in a complex, global environment.
• Proven track record in root cause analysis, structured problem solving, and implementation of corrective/preventive actions, with experience managing customer-facing quality issues, escalations, and customer events.

• Strong experience in auditing and identification of workplace hazard and risks
• Technical Certifications in the applicable EHS High Risk Operations.
• Strong knowledge of global regulations related to EHS Operations.
• Experience with procedural development and implementation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision (self-starter)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to travel globally as required.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and leadership skills.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.