EHS Specialist

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

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About The Position

The Environmental Health 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.

Requirements

• 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 4 years of experience in EHS in an industrial manufacturing environmental.
• 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.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen
• Must be able to relocate to Wilmington, NC
• Ability and willingness to obtain/maintain Emergency Organization (EO) qualification(s)
• Must maintain after hours cell phone availability
• 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.

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 (FCO), site facilities, contractor safety and contractor safety and Willmington 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.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
• GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees