Lead EHS Specialist

Job Description Summary

The Environmental Heath and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining the specific aspects and compliance of health & safety issues for GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH). As part of EHS Team you will, provide support to EHS Leader and site Operations in maintaining compliance and implementing GE Vernova EHS programs. A significant part of this role will be providing competent technical EHS advice and directions across all functions. This individual will also function in a team environment with other members of operational staff, Engineers, Technicians and Hourly personnel to ensure EHS program implementation and compliance.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide technical advice and direction on health and safety initiatives at the Wilmington site for assigned program areas.
• Responsible for leading EHS compliance for the Services Component Operations (SCO), site facilities, contractor safety and contractor safety and Philadelphia Service Center.
• Support necessary programs to assure compliance with OSHA and environmental protection requirements.
• Provide support and guidance to site supervisors to ensure compliance with regulatory and program requirements.
• Develop and lead training programs for assigned program areas.
• Provide project management as necessary to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Modify and implement compliance tracking programs and record keeping systems to assure compliance.
• Evaluate facility EHS conditions, assess risks and develop appropriate corrective-action plans.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships site operations personnel, site leadership and with regulatory agencies.
• Track site progress against EHS metrics and goals.
• Participate in EHS compliance program audits and Kaizen/Lean Action Workouts.
• Perform incident investigations, develop corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Function on the site emergency response organization as an EHS Advisor.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in EHS in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Eligibility Requirements:

• The required work location for this position is the GVH headquarters in Wilmington, NC
• Must be able to travel up to 10% to other GVH locations
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
• Ability and willingness to obtain/maintain Emergency Organization (EO) qualification(s)
• Must maintain after hours cell phone for 24/7 availability.

Desired Characteristics:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, in both written and verbal form, to a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Possesses the ability to represent GE Vernova in a professional manner to outside agencies, customers, and vendors.
• Prior experience with controlled documentation/documentation change management.
• Demonstrated initiative in proactively identifying future potential safety risks and suggesting or implementing appropriate countermeasures.
• Experience with EHS programs/data bases, including Benchmark/Gensuite applications, ComplyWorks.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and other basic IT system.
• Ability to negotiate successfully with regulatory agencies.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Adaptive learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed finishing projects to completion.
• Ability to communicate cross-functionally and work independently.
• Prior Nuclear and/or Military experience.

The base pay range for this position is $100,000 to $125,000. 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 bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on Friday October 10th

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., 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.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

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): Wilmington, NC

Job ID: GE_Vernova-83155313

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-26T18:31:02