Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager
1 week ago• Galway, Ireland
Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Plant Manager the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager will play a key role in maintaining a safe and compliant work environment at Tynagh Power Station, ensuring our operations meet all national and global EHS regulations. A critical part of the role will be supporting the safety of the site team and contractors.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Manage day-day site EHS activities to ensure full compliance with local, National and European regulations.
- Implement and execute GE Vernova O&M EHS programs / processes and industry best practices.
- Maintain excellent site-specific EHS programs and plans
- Provide guidance and interpretation of EHS regulations and requirements affecting site to management team and team members.
- Partner with teams to manage site EHS compliance activities (inspections, training, monitoring, sampling, etc.)
- Drive EHS compliance through audits, process / equipment reviews and site inspections
- Lead site risk reduction and environmental Improvement activities
- Manage site EHS training program and EHS budgets
- Complete all site regulatory monitoring (Annual environmental reports, Emissions calculations) and work closely with site customer to ensure timely submittal of reports
- Lead site injury and illness prevention program. Lead incident / accident investigations and develop corrective & preventive action plans
- Work cooperatively with wider GE Vernova EHS resources on business projects and initiatives
- Manage IEL Licence/Greenhouse gas emissions licence and reporting requirements.
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Qualifications / Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience.
- Proven EHS experience in a similar regulated industry or engineering environment.
- Power Plant or industry experience or similar is a benefit.
Desired Characteristics
- Knowledge EPA and Irish specific regulations, with demonstrated experience in Air, Water, and Waste permits, hazardous waste, and other environmental programs.
- Directly interacting with regulatory inspectors (HSA, EPA, COMAH etc.)
- Generating regulatory-and customer Environmental, Health, and Safety reports and KPIs.
- Proven ability to implement and maintain Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems (e.g., ISO45001, ISO14001).
- Excellent communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and effectively engage customers, team members, regulatory agencies.
- Self-starter with a proactive approach to EHS challenges and solutions.
- Proficiency in MS Office and other IT tools.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with site management, EU and Global O&M teams, site teams and external resources.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary & bonus scheme
- Robust family Health Insurance
- Annual Medical
- Company Pension
- Gym, sports club subsidy
- Parental leave
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Access to GE Learning, wellness programme
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Client-provided location(s): Galway, Ireland
Job ID: GE_Vernova-576873494
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-24T18:30:58
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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