Job Description Summary

The EHS Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining the specific aspects and compliance of health & safety issues for GE Vernova Nuclear. 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.

Job Description

Roles and 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 (SCO), site facilities, contractor safety and Industrial Hygiene Programs.
• Support necessary programs to assure compliance with OSHA, nuclear industrial 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.
• Willing to provide coverage in other areas of the EHS team when needed.

• 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 3 years of experience in EHS in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Must be able/willing to relocate to Wilmington, NC.
• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of U.S. person status prior to employment.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
• Travel, approximately 10% or less.
• Must maintain after hours cell phone for 24/7 availability.

• 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.
• Ability and willingness to obtain/maintain Emergency Organization (EO) qualification(s).
• Experience with EHS programs/data bases, including Benchmark/Gensuite applications, ComplyWorks.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and other basic IT system.
• Ability to negotiate successfully with regulatory agencies.
• Humble: respectful, responsive, motivated, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Adaptive learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed finishing projects to completion.
• Initiative-taking: driven individual with strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to communicate cross-functionally and work independently.
• Open communication style with the ability to develop team relationships.