EHS Specialist Job at GE Vernova, Wilmington, NC

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  • GE Vernova
  • Wilmington, NC

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The EHS Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining the specific aspects and compliance of health & safety issues for GE Vernova Nuclear. 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

Roles and 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 Industrial Hygiene Programs.

  • Support necessary programs to assure compliance with OSHA, nuclear industrial 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.

  • Willing to provide coverage in other areas of the EHS team when needed.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent preferably in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited university or college.

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in EHS in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be able/willing to relocate to Wilmington, NC.

  • This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of U.S. person status prior to employment.

  • An offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

  • Travel, approximately 10% or less.

  • 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 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.

  • Ability to read, understand, interpret, and apply applicable EHS regulations as they apply to the plant site.

  • Ability and willingness to obtain/maintain Emergency Organization (EO) qualification(s).

  • 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.

  • Humble: respectful, responsive, motivated, eager to learn.

  • Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.

  • Adaptive learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed finishing projects to completion.

  • Initiative-taking: driven individual with strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

  • Ability to communicate cross-functionally and work independently.

  • Open communication style with the ability to develop team relationships.

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 offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, For contractors, Relocation, Relocation package,

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