Global EHS Projects Leader
2 days ago• Greenville, SC
Schenectady, NY
Job Description Summary
Design, implement and execute global Project EHS programs that align with Wind EHS strategic priorities, preventing accidents, reducing incidents, and ensuring consistent safety practices across Regions. Drive sustainable solutions for long term EHS performance.
Job Description
- Strategic EHS Program Implementation Develop, prioritize and execute global Project EHS initiatives aligned with Wind EHS strategies to reduce Incident & Injury Rate across wind project sites. Elimination of Level A & B events. Ensure consistent safety practices across all projects and regions.
- Leadership Engagement & Collaboration Drive with senior project leaders, providing performance updates, driving leadership engagement strategies, and mentoring project teams to foster a strong safety culture. Identify and track performance reviews with senior leaders to track EHS metrics and compliance.
- Operational Integration & Compliance Achieve full implementation of Life Saving Rules across all global wind projects. Ensure 100% compliance with regional EHS regulations through standardized processes.
- Risk Management & Incident Response Lead proactive risk assessments and incident investigations, contributing to 100% closure rate on corrective actions from Level A/B and PSE investigations within allotted timeline to drive continuous improvement.
- Contractor & Stakeholder Alignment Engage with contractor leadership to improve safety performance and drive accountability for EHS performance (field assurance, etc.). Ensure 100% of contractors are approved and performance is measured and acted upon.
- Lead risk assessments, safety audits, and investigations of Level A, B, and PSE incidents. Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating EHS risks, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or EHS related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Extensive experience, more than 10 years, in EHS management or executing EHS programs in the renewable energy sector.
- Proven track record in leading EHS initiatives in a multinational, multicultural environment. Projects and/or Field experience desired.
- Strong understanding of global EHS regulations and standards.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to influence and drive change at all organizational levels.
The salary range for this position is $188,000 to $259,000 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's geographic location, experience, education, skill set, and work location. This position is also eligible for variable incentive compensation and equity. Benefits include health and additional benefits. This posting is expected to expire on October 30, 2025.
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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.
Deep understanding of project execution and EHS requirements to integrate EHS objectives into daily operations, ensure compliance with regional regulations, and champion the rollout of lifesaving rules.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with senior leaders, regional teams, contractors, and cross-functional departments, ensuring alignment and transparency on EHS priorities providing performance updates, driving leadership engagement strategies, and mentoring project teams to foster a strong safety culture.
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
Client-provided location(s): Greenville, SC, Schenectady, NY
Job ID: GE_power-2035965871
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-23T18:31:33
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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