Job Description Summary
The Wind North America Contractor Safety Lead is responsible for supporting EHS specifically in the areas of contractor, partner and customer management, while supporting other EHS activities as assigned. The role will report to the Wind Global Operations and Center of Excellence EHS Leader. This role will be responsible for driving excellence across the organization regarding developing consistent and standard contractor management programs and expectations.
This position will also be partnering cross functionally, with both internal and external stakeholders, to ensure all aspects of contractor safety programs are both implemented and actively utilized to drive sustainable improvement both in the Wind organization and GE Vernova. This includes but is not limited to integrating learnings and best practices to the Wind Contractor Safety Management Policy, working with contractor partners on proactive and reactive performance reviews, performing field audits and verifications, and reviewing data and trends related to contractor safety performance KPIs.
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The role also requires depth of understanding of EHS risks, operational and legal contractual requirements during tendering (ITO) phase, including being able to review and provide detailed advice on EHS costs and mitigation plans to the Commercial team, and where necessary re-writing contractual requirements with applicable EHS language, while maintaining full regulatory compliance for Project opportunities/bids.
Finally, this role will also provide input and support the wider Wind EHS team as we work to build one successful GE Vernova team.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead Contractor Safety Management program, including Framework standardization and implementation across Wind, with a priority focus on High-Risk Operations tied to the GE Vernova Life Saving Rules (e.g., Hazardous Energy/Live Electrical, Mechanical Lifting, Work at Heights, and Line of Fire), coordinating cross-regional team to drive consistent application and implementation across the business.
- Integrate and operationalize GE Vernova Contractor Safety core technical program expectations into the One Wind organization.
- Robust understanding of Contractor Safety EHS programs and digitized applications such as Gensuite, ComplyWorks, ISNet World, Avetta, SharePoint, etc.
- Mange proactive and reactive (e.g., performance improvement plans/mitigations) with contractor partners and Wind stakeholders to support adherence to GE Vernova Wind EHS expectations.
- Conduct Contractor Safety EHS audits and provide detailed reports on findings and necessary actions.
- Work with regional teams to support contractor safety focus activities.
- Serve as a coach and mentor to team in order drive excellence and robustness in GE Vernova EHS Contractor Safety Programs and core deliverables.
- Proactively partner and develop positive working relationships with cross-functional personnel.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or technical equivalent from an accredited college or university, or equivalent qualification and 5 years of prior experience in Wind, Construction, Oil & Gas industry in a Contractor Safety capacity.
- OR High School Diploma or GED and minimum of 8 years of prior experience in Wind, Construction, Oil & Gas industry in a Contractor Safety capacity.
Eligibility Requirements
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
- Located in Schenectady, NY or Greenville, SC
Desired Characteristics
- Significant experience and demonstrated achievements with safety programs, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
- Certified Health and Safety professional
- Have domain expertise in two or more of the following: Electrical Safety and Hazardous Energy (Lockout / Tagout) requirements, crane safety, construction safety, fall prevention, confined space, or work at height.
- Medical fitness and ability to work at height per local and global standards
- Knowledge of EHS management systems
- Fluent English with strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Experience working in or across different GE Vernova businesses
- Able to coach and support key influencers to drive EHS compliance and the reduction of risk through team engagement and help develop an organizational culture that prioritizes EHS.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues with competing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to organize, motivate and drive change and interact cross-functionally
- Confidently able to facilitate and deliver training and or presentations to a diverse audience
- Ability to influence and motivate diverse teams to achieve a unified goal
- Field experience in a project / services environment, practical experience in risk management
- High energy, self-starter
- Related EHS expertise outside of primary responsibility, for example, Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental expertise.
- Trained to Global Wind Organization (GWO) basic safety standard
- Additional language skills
The base pay range for this position is $113,100.00 - $188,500.00 USD Annual USD Annual USD Annual USD Annual. 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 variable incentive compensation of 15%. This posting is expected to close no earlier than June 19, 2025.
*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., 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.
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