Job Description Summary
Product Safety Engineering is paramount in the design, manufacturing, testing, servicing, and monitoring of products. This role focuses on the integration of product safety risk assessments and principles throughout the entire design process and the elimination of safety concerns and risks that impact existing products in field. The impact of the role is cross-functional and collaborates with different departments to balance product safety, EHS, regulatory and compliance, and customer requirements.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Apply safety engineering techniques to ensure product reliability and safety.
- Identify and mitigate safety risks through assessments, evaluations, and human factors principles to eliminate errors in operation and maintenance.
- Lead safety risk assessments (PHA, HAZOP, ASR, risk modeling, etc.) for new and existing products.
- Build expertise in Battery Energy Storage Systems and related technical areas to implement safety strategies effectively.
- Leverage prior experience and technical knowledge to address challenges and develop solutions.
- Understand key business drivers and team integration to achieve goals and enhance collaboration.
- Exercise judgment and propose solutions with guidance, drawing on experience and internal resources.
- Offer product safety training and oversee documentation for risk mitigation in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Support root cause analyses (RCA) for safety concerns by engaging with engineering, legal, and quality teams.
- Drive resolution of safety-critical issues while advising on safe design practices to achieve acceptable risk levels.
- Ensure safety across the product lifecycle while balancing operational, time, and cost constraints.
- Document risk assessments and program statuses in the SAFER database.
- Lead cross-functional teams to execute safety programs and processes.
- Conduct research on safety standards and industry-specific equipment.
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Safety, or Industrial Engineering or similar field from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of 6 years relevant engineering experience in a design, systems, field operations, or product safety role
- Familiarity with safety related Regulatory Compliance and Occupational Health standards
Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
- Established project management skills.
- Diligent record keeping and acute attention to detail for proof-reading and creation / maintenance of permanent safety records
We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.
The salary range for this position is 88,600.00 - 118,100.00 - 147,600.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Possible Closeout Date: June 10, 2025
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