Environmental Leader

GE Vernova • Elgin Township, IL

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About The Position

The Environmental Program Specialist will provide environmental compliance support across GE Vernova Advanced Research Center (ARC) locations, including Niskayuna, New York, and Longueuil, Quebec. The role ensures research operations comply with applicable federal, provincial, state, and local regulations related to air, water, and waste management. It serves as a subject matter expert in environmental stewardship, maintains operational permits including New York State air permits, oversees hazardous waste lifecycles, and supports sustainability initiatives. As part of the EHS team, the position connects regulatory requirements with laboratory operations and promotes environmental excellence.

The role manages facility-wide compliance, hazardous waste records and processes, emergency contingency plans, laboratory audits, environmental training and communications, corporate EHS support, and sustainability activities including greenhouse gas reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Professional experience in environmental compliance, specifically managing hazardous waste programs and environmental permits in an industrial or laboratory setting.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant environmental regulations, including RCRA, CWA, and CAA in the United States and equivalent provincial or federal environmental frameworks in Quebec and Canada.
• Proficiency with EHS management software, specifically Benchmark Gensuite, for tracking documentation, compliance, and reporting metrics.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions and translate them into clear, actionable procedures for research teams.

Nice To Haves

• Industry-recognized credentials such as Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Registered Environmental Manager (REM), or equivalent environmental professional certifications.
• Ability to collaborate across teams including scientists, engineers, and facilities staff to achieve environmental goals.
• Ability to resolve complex environmental compliance issues in a fast-paced, evolving R&D environment.
• Effective communication of technical environmental risks and requirements to non-technical audiences and ability to influence positive behavioral changes.
• Project management skills, including organizing competing priorities and managing multiple site-wide environmental projects.
• Meticulous attention to documentation, record-keeping, and permit-related files.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facility-wide compliance with environmental regulations across all sites, including managing the New York State air permit for the Malta facility and overseeing waste management programs in Longueuil and other research sites.
• Oversee hazardous waste from generation through disposal, ensuring manifests and documentation are accurate and maintained according to regulatory requirements and GE Vernova standards within Benchmark Gensuite.
• Maintain, update, and test facility emergency contingency plans and ensure staff are prepared to respond to environmental incidents.
• Conduct environmental compliance audits and surveys of research laboratories to identify risks, check chemical storage and labeling, and verify waste management practices.
• Develop and implement environmental training programs and communication strategies covering compliance, waste minimization, and environmental stewardship responsibilities.
• Serve as a primary contact for GE Vernova corporate EHS and environmental program inquiries, providing reports, data, and subject matter expertise.
• Support greenhouse gas reporting and sustainability initiatives, including tracking and reducing the environmental footprint of research operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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) savings 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
• Professional development
• Competitive compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time