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Environmental Lead

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Environmental Lead

Atlanta, GA

Job Description Summary

Environmental Lead for GE Vernova

Job Description

The EHS Environmental Lead will lead the development and implementation of the GE Vernova Environmental compliance programs, goals, and other factors; streamlining procedures and processes while improving program effectiveness and increasing collaboration and synergy with procurement and external contractors. They must be able to partner effectively with Company leaders and Business Unit (BU) EHS Leaders, across GE Vernova, to manage expectations and to align on strategy and governance control to best prioritize environmental initiatives in alignment with BUs based on risk to ensure focused execution.

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This EHS Environmental Lead will report to the EHS Compliance Leader and will work to safeguard GE Vernova in accordance with legal requirements and company objectives. This role will work closely with other members of the GE Vernova EHS and Sustainability teams in support of various initiatives. This role will also cover Environmental Compliance processes including Permit Review process, Waste Site Audit program, and support data governance for Pollution, Waste and Water reporting requirements across GE Vernova. As the Environmental Lead, you will provide oversight of corporate and business level environmental management programs, policies, procedures, and processes in support of the company's strategic objectives

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Review and assess the businesses performance against the requisite standard, reporting on findings and driving improvement opportunities
  • Develop GE Vernova level Environmental Management System including applicable procedures and guidance. Support implementation across business units.
  • Provide direction and support for Environmental Compliance programs including assessment of environmental risk, impacts from operational changes, and the permit review process
  • Establish process for Environmental risk assessment and mitigation provide expertise to business units.
  • Manage Waste Site audit program including training
  • Data governance for key metrics including pollution, waste and water in collaboration with sustainability team.
  • Supporting business compliance with all applicable environmental and permitting requirements during development, construction, operations, and decommissioning.
  • Responsible for ensuring the creation and maintaining a Register of Environmental Legislation of all applicable environmental regulations and for providing strategic advice to business teams on risk mitigation
  • Manage environmental risk assessments through the due diligence and audit process for existing facilities and potential new development project sites
  • Provide environmental technical advice when required to accurately interpret regulatory rules for compliance
  • Manage relationships between partners, suppliers, government bodies, contractors and communities regarding environmental matters
  • Serve as SME to support BU root cause analysis investigations of environmental events as needed
  • Perform other duties as directed

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge or experience in engineering or another relevant technical / business field required.
  • Senior professional with significant experience in large, regulated, high hazard industrial companies, where there is field-based work.
  • Strong stakeholder management and excellent communication skills
  • Knowledge of Sustainability disclosure and reporting regulations and frameworks
  • Experience in mentoring and providing training on EHS or to the EHS team
  • Extensive experience with accident/incident investigations
  • Strong knowledge of EHS issues and regulatory framework both health and safety and environmental including air and water permitting and waste compliance
  • Experience in development and implementation of environmental compliance strategies and processes

Desired Characteristics:

  • Experience with developing and delivery of training
  • Experience with front line EHS management
  • Experience in Quality or Lean Management
  • Demonstrated team building and engagement with staff, customers, consultants and contractors
  • Experience working in or providing services to the Energy Industry
  • Strong analytic skills, ability to analyze complex data sets

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA
Job ID: GE_Vernova-370288166
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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