Facility Support Specialist

Site (Facility) Support Specialist

We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Site (Facility) Support Specialist to support operations at our Richmond, VA site. This role is responsible for independently coordinating and driving the safe, effective completion of site tasks and projects that support Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) performance. The Facility Support Specialist will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of facilities-, maintenance-, contractor-, and safety-related activities, while also supporting broader operational needs across the site.

This role requires strong judgment, the ability to manage competing priorities, and the ability to work across functions to remove barriers and keep work moving. The successful candidate will work closely with hourly and salaried employees, shop leadership, site leadership, and external contractors to ensure work is properly scoped, prioritized, planned, and executed in alignment with company EHS standards and site expectations.

This role also plays a key part in developing and improving site processes, contractor readiness, and execution discipline from task identification through completion.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

• A self-directed professional who can operate with limited day-to-day supervision
• Strong in coordination, follow-through, and execution
• Comfortable working across departments and levels of the organization
• Focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence
• Proactive in identifying issues, solving problems, and driving improvements

Key Responsibilities

Independently translate site needs from shop floor personnel, office teams, EHS and Quality concerns, work orders, and project requests into clearly defined tasks, work scopes, and actionable project plans

Coordinate and drive execution of facilities, maintenance, safety, and site improvement activities in support of site SQDC goals

Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, maintaining clear visibility of status, risks, roadblocks, and completion plans

Serve as a primary coordination point between contractors, shop leaders, and site leadership to ensure alignment, communication, and effective execution

Ensure contractors arrive prepared with required equipment, utilities, access, permits, and job-specific information necessary to complete work safely and efficiently

Maintain accountability for contractor performance, schedule adherence, work quality, and compliance with site standards and expectations

Provide field oversight of contractor activities and serve as the primary field contract administrator for relevant contractor work

Integrate safety requirements early in planning and execution to reduce risk, prevent avoidable disruption, and support safe, practical work outcomes

Reinforce compliance with GE Vernova EHS safety standards, policies, and procedures, particularly for contractor and project work

Develop, implement, and improve contractor onboarding and intake processes to support consistent and effective work execution

Create, standardize, and maintain pre-work planning tools, including hazard identification, job requirements, and readiness checks

Improve systems, create standard work, and visual management processes that increase visibility for maintenance, production, and site operations teams

Coach team members on the effective use of site systems, tools, and planning processes

Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that enhance safety, execution, efficiency, and overall site performance

Operate independently while keeping leadership informed of progress, issues, and support needed to overcome roadblocks

Required Qualifications

Minimal

Education:

High School Diploma / GED

Minimum of 3 years of experience in coordinating vendor or supplier requests related to facilities, maintenance repairs, construction safety, or similar responsibilities which may include military background & disciplines

Must be able to successfully pass a drug screen and background check

This position is 100% onsite in Richmond, VA

Preferred Qualifications

Industrial experience in facilities, maintenance, construction, or manufacturing support environments

Proven track record of safely and effectively coordinating project work and facility improvements

Experience overseeing contractors and supporting field execution in a manufacturing, industrial, or service center setting

Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across functions and build trust with employees, leaders, and contractors

Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and adapt in a fast-paced operational environment

Strong mechanical aptitude and intuitive understanding of mechanical processes

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Strong bias for action, execution, innovation, and continuous improvement