EHS Specialist

Job Description Summary

Join the Advanced Research Center EHS team to champion safety and environmental excellence. In this role, you will support all EHS programs and processes, ensuring a safe workplace through proactive risk management and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Description

Join the Advanced Research Center EHS team to champion safety and environmental excellence. In this role, you will support all EHS programs and processes, ensuring a safe workplace through proactive risk management and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Risk Management: Support the identification and control of workplace hazards using the hierarchy of controls. Facilitate risk assessments, pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR), and Management of Change (MOC) for new equipment and experiments.
• Collaboration: Partner with research and facilities teams to integrate EHS standards into daily workflows and special projects.
• Auditing & Compliance: Support EHS inspections and internal audits. Document findings, ensure corrective actions are completed on time, and verify their effectiveness.
• Training & Documentation: Develop and deliver EHS training. Maintain accurate training records and compliance documentation.
• Incident Investigation: Support incident reporting and "learning teams." Facilitate root-cause investigations and assist with the implementation of preventive measures to ensure incidents do not recur.
• Contractor Safety: Support contractor safety programs, including onboarding, hazard planning, and high-risk permits (e.g., LOTO, Hot Work).
• Environmental Stewardship: Support environmental programs, including waste management, spill prevention, and regulatory reporting (EPCRA/TRI).
• Data-Driven Improvement: Use EHS software to help track key performance indicators (KPIs) and the reporting of safety trends to site leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Safety, or a related field.
• Alternative: High School Diploma/GED with at least 5 years of experience in EHS or 5 years of relevant military experience.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience managing risks associated with electrical safety, control of hazardous energy (LOTO), robotics, hazardous chemicals/gases, and pressure systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety standards such as OSHA, NFPA, and ANSI.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems and lead projects from start to finish.
• Experience organizing and executing safety programs across a site.

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 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 $99,200.00 and $165,300.00. 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 candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on February 10, 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.

Client-provided location(s): Schenectady, NY

Job ID: GE_Vernova-1588064016

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-11T18:32:59