EHS Manager

GE Vernova • Richmond, VA

2d • $113,100 - $188,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Manager works with site leadership to direct and implement environmental, health, and safety initiatives that support a positive, safe, healthy, and incident-free work environment. The role is responsible for compliance with environmental and safety regulatory agencies and for leading the Richmond Service Center’s environmental, health, and safety strategy and performance. This is a 100% onsite position at the GE Vernova Richmond, Virginia Repair Center.

The manager leads continuous improvement in EHS performance, employee safety engagement, training, audits, reporting, and records management. The role also integrates EHS standards into new and existing equipment and processes and supports facilities-related operations. The position requires engagement with shop-floor personnel and leadership to build EHS culture and reduce workplace risks.

GE Vernova describes its work environment as offering professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Relocation assistance is provided. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The stated U.S. pay range is $113,100 to $188,500, with possible geographic differentials; specific pay may depend on experience, education, and skills. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; a health coach and Employee Assistance Program; retirement savings and company contributions; tuition and adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; and permissive time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or a related field, or a high school diploma with at least 8 years of manufacturing experience.
• At least 5–7 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Safety Management Systems, such as ISO 45001.
• Experience working with DEQ, OSHA, and other governmental organizations.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing plant regulatory requirements.
• Ability to engage effectively with shop-floor personnel and leadership and drive EHS culture.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must work 100% onsite at the GE Vernova Richmond, Virginia Repair Center.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to prioritize and drive multiple programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of EHS and government regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.
• Established project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, GE best-practice EHS regulations, standards, and management systems.
• Provide strategic and tactical leadership for site performance against EHS goals and objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement in EHS performance, including OSHA TRIR reductions, emergency preparedness, site work plans, job safety analysis, ergonomics, and process change management.
• Lead the employee safety team, coordinate training, perform audits, and maintain EHS-related records.
• Provide timely reports to GE corporate EHS staff and site management.
• Integrate applicable EHS standards into new and existing equipment and processes, and support facilities-related operations.
• Establish and champion a safe and healthy workplace for Richmond Service Center employees.
• Increase safety awareness through timely education on safety principles and train the Richmond team on EHS concepts and principles.
• Identify and eliminate safety risks early to prevent incidents.
• Drive concern and near-miss reporting.
• Establish safety risk ratings for each operation and expand effective use of the LOTO process.
• Conduct process audits and hazard hunts, and promote the use of pre-work hazard reviews.
• Champion root cause analysis and corrective actions after safety incidents.
• Track, monitor, and escalate corrective actions that have not been addressed.
• Lead the vision and strategy for safety improvements.
• Develop and maintain a Richmond Service Center risk heat map, identify high-risk areas, and establish countermeasures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Health Coach access
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions
• 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
• Relocation assistance
• Competitive compensation
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager