Senior EHS Leader

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior EHS Leader to oversee and drive the EHS programs within our organization. The Senior EHS Leader will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive industrial health, and safety management system, ensuring compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations, and fostering a culture of safety across all levels of the organization.

This role will also be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust EHS training program.

As the Sr. EHS Leader you will

• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local workplace health and safety regulations and with GE Vernova (GEV) EHS standards and management systems.
• Administer and manage the use of GEV Gensuite/Benchmark EHS software tools for the Nuclear Energy business. Ensure EHS reporting and metrics meet GEV rollup requirements.
• Lead the rollout of GEV EHS Standards and initiatives across the Nuclear Energy business. Including Framework, Read Across, Life Saving Rules, Core Requirements, and Technical Standards.
• Implement a comprehensive ergonomics program aimed at preventing work‑related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
• Lead and manage all aspects of an industrial hygiene program, ensuring regulatory compliance, evaluating workplace hazards, and developing control measures.
• Manage the removal/abatement of hazardous materials like asbestos and lead‑based paint. Ensuring all work is performed in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations to minimize exposure risks, and ensuring proper documentation and clearance testing are completed.
• Provide guidance/mentor the Operations Team to implement robust reporting and incident investigation systems.

• Administer and maintain the Wilmington Safety & Health Manual. Ensuring all safety procedures and documentation are up‑to‑date, readily accessible, and acting as the primary point of contact for safety document related inquiries.
• Provide leadership and direction to EHS teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety excellence.
• Serve as the key liaison with senior management on EHS matters, providing regular updates on program performance, challenges, and compliance status.
• Conduct regular EHS audits, inspections, and assessments to identify risks and ensure compliance with EHS regulations and best practices.
• Develop and oversee incident reporting and investigation procedures to ensure swift corrective actions are taken.
• Manage and track EHS performance metrics, KPIs, and compliance audits to ensure a proactive approach to risk management.
• Analyze workplace near miss and injury data to identify trends and patterns and develop targeted initiatives to reverse negative trends.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (HR, Operations, Engineering, etc.) to ensure EHS objectives are integrated into the day‑to‑day operations.
• Prepare and deliver reports, presentations, and safety communications to senior management, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders.

• 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 8 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability in managing multiple projects while ensuring timely delivery and quality results.
• Experience working with OSHA, and other governmental organizations.

• 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.
• Expertise in ISO 14001…