Senior Site EHS Manager-EPC Nuclear New Build (SMR)

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

9d • $129,000 - $214,900 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Site Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager leads field execution of the EHS program for a first-of-a-kind nuclear new-build construction project. As the senior EHS leader on site, this person drives safe execution across site preparation, major civil works, structural erection, mechanical and electrical installation, commissioning, and transition to operations. The manager provides daily leadership and direction to a multidisciplinary EHS organization and partners with project management, EPC contractors, subcontractors, craft labor, regulators, and owner representatives to maintain high standards of safety performance and nuclear safety culture.

The role leads day-to-day EHS activities across a large, multi-employer construction project; implements and improves the project EHS Management System; and oversees contractor performance, critical risk controls, audits, incident learning, environmental and occupational health programs, and emergency preparedness. This position requires a seasoned construction safety leader with substantial experience in large-scale industrial projects in nuclear, power generation, heavy civil, petrochemical, energy, or other high-hazard construction environments. It is remote, with relocation assistance provided. Access to U.S. export-controlled information may require U.S. Government authorization. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The U.S. pay range is $129,000–$214,900, with geographic differentials in certain areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 15 years of EHS experience in heavy industrial or large construction environments.
• At least 10 years managing EHS programs on large construction projects.
• At least 5 years leading EHS teams in a supervisory or senior management capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and applicable 29 CFR 1910 regulations.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple contractors in complex multi-employer work environments.
• Experience implementing behavior-based safety, critical risk management, and contractor management systems.
• Proven success influencing senior leaders, project executives, and contractor organizations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems and to lead programs or projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; offers are conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen as applicable.
• Final offers may be contingent on the ability to obtain U.S. Government authorization to access U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

• Previous nuclear construction or nuclear operations experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience on large EPC or turnkey power generation projects.
• Experience supporting major infrastructure, LNG, petrochemical, energy, or heavy industrial megaprojects.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred.
• CHST, CIH, CHMM, PE, NEBOSH, or equivalent professional certification.
• Knowledge of nuclear safety culture principles, human performance tools, corrective action programs, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and operational readiness programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day EHS activities for a large multi-employer construction project involving EPC contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and support organizations.
• Maintain a visible field presence and engage workforce leaders, supervisors, construction managers, and craft personnel.
• Lead, coach, develop, and manage the performance of site EHS professionals.
• Promote a safety culture in which workers identify hazards, raise concerns, and use stop-work authority.
• Advise site leadership on operational risk and project execution.
• Implement and continuously improve the project Environmental, Health & Safety Management System.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, federal, state, and local regulations, environmental permits, owner requirements, contractual obligations, and corporate EHS standards.
• Maintain the Site EHS Plan and associated procedures, standards, and work instructions, and establish site-specific EHS programs for construction, testing, commissioning, and turnover.
• Lead implementation and verification of controls for critical construction risks, including lifts, heavy haul, steel erection, excavations, work at height, scaffolding, confined spaces, hazardous energy, temporary power, concrete and formwork, heavy equipment, vehicle-pedestrian interfaces, industrial hygiene hazards, pressure testing, mechanical completion, and SIMOPS.
• Ensure consistent use of risk assessments, job hazard analyses, permit-to-work systems, pre-job planning, and field verification before work begins.
• Evaluate contractor EHS performance through inspections, audits, field observations, and performance reviews.
• Review and approve contractor EHS plans, mobilization packages, methodologies, and risk assessments, and validate the qualifications of contractor EHS personnel.
• Promote contractor accountability and collaborative stakeholder relationships; intervene and stop work when conditions or behaviors fail to meet requirements or risk serious injury or environmental impacts.
• Develop and implement inspection, observation, audit, and surveillance programs; analyze leading and lagging indicators; and report EHS performance to project leadership and executive management.
• Support project readiness reviews, constructability reviews, and major work package assessments.
• Lead investigations of serious injuries, high-potential incidents, environmental events, and near misses; ensure corrective actions address systemic causes; maintain lessons learned and improvement processes; and drive timely closure of corrective actions and deficiencies.
• Oversee stormwater and erosion control, spill prevention and response, air quality, waste management, hazardous materials, water management, industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, heat stress, noise exposure, silica and welding fume controls, and occupational health surveillance.
• Develop and execute construction emergency response plans; coordinate preparedness with project security, fire protection, medical providers, and local emergency response agencies; and conduct drills and exercises.

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 with 401(k) savings opportunity, company matching contributions, 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 eligibility.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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