Pensacola Generator EHS Leader

GE Vernova•Pensacola, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pensacola Generator EHS Leader guides EHS projects and ways of working at the Pensacola generator plant, supporting a workforce of more than 300 people. The role reports to the Plant Leader, leads four direct employees, and is aligned with the Global Value Stream EHS organization. It drives the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the team and has significant input into plant priorities. The work is guided by professional EHS practices and policies, with moderate autonomy and a high level of operational judgment. This hands-on role spends most of its time on the manufacturing floor, helping production teams work safely and managing heavy industrial risks. The leader manages OSHA and EPA compliance, permits, audits, reporting, practical training, and the use of digital tools to track performance and corrective actions. Working with engineering and maintenance, the role also integrates safety into production equipment, work cells, and processes. The position develops and executes a site-specific EHS roadmap aligned with GE Vernova standards, advises the Plant Leader on safety risks and operational impacts, and uses incident and audit data to improve performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least six years of direct, on-the-floor EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proven technical experience with manufacturing-specific safety regulations, with a focus on OSHA 1910.

Nice To Haves

Experience in heavy manufacturing and a practical understanding of production-line operations.
Ability to identify industrial hazards, including mechanical pinch points and electrical safety risks, and determine effective mitigations.
Ability to translate safety data into mechanical or process-based solutions that production teams can implement.
Ability to earn the respect of shop-floor leads and operators through presence, technical competence, and collaborative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Spend most of the time on the manufacturing floor and help production teams follow safe work practices.
Manage manufacturing hazards involving overhead cranes and rigging, machine guarding, high-voltage test areas, forklift and pedestrian traffic, and industrial chemical storage.
Identify at-risk behaviors and hazardous conditions proactively to prevent incidents.
Manage day-to-day OSHA and EPA requirements, including permits, audits, and reporting.
Deliver practical, shop-floor-relevant safety training and ensure production staff are competent.
Use Benchmark Gensuite and other digital tools to track safety performance, analyze incident trends, and drive effective corrective actions.
Work with plant engineering and maintenance to design safer work cells and integrate safety into equipment and production workflows.
Develop and execute a site-specific EHS roadmap aligned with global GE Vernova standards.
Advise the Plant Leader on safety-related risks and operational impacts.
Manage site EHS KPIs and use incident trends and audit results to drive Read Across improvements and corrective actions.
Lead a team of four direct employees and drive the team’s quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions.
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
Tuition assistance.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.
Disability benefits.
Life insurance.
12 paid holidays.
Permissive time off.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
Relocation assistance.
Professional development opportunities and competitive compensation.