Lead Environmental Specialist - Facilities

The Lead Environmental Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining specific areas of the GVH Environmental program (air, water, hazardous waste, and chemical management/reporting) for GVH Nuclear Energy ensuring that all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements are met. This position supports the Sr. Environmental Manager, EHS Leader, and Site Operations in maintaining compliance and providing competent technical advice to ensure EHS management system requirements are met

Roles and Responsibilities

• Be responsible for supporting air and water media compliance for the Wilmington site.
• Provide technical advice and direction on environmental challenges and issues at the Wilmington site for assigned program areas.
• Support site permitting and emissions inventory calculations for air (and/or other media as assigned).
• Manage site waste program and act as the business waste lead.
• Support reporting and licensing / permitting efforts to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with local regulatory agencies.
• Support the site’s Emergency Response Organization, as environmental / chemical support after obtaining EHS Advisor status.
• Implement / modify EHS programs and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of existing, new, and proposed environmental regulations for assigned program areas.
• ISO 14001 knowledge and experience.
• Provide project management as necessary to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and lead training programs for assigned program areas.
• Modify and implement compliance tracking programs and record keeping systems to assure compliance.
• Provide EHS guidance and support as required for all elements of EHS Management.
• Evaluate the facility EHS conditions, assess risks and develop appropriate corrective-action plans.
• Track site progress against EHS metrics and goals.
• Participate in EHS compliance and program audits

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university (or a high school diploma/GED with 6+ years of relevant EHS/Environmental experience).
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in EHS, specifically within manufacturing or fixed facility environments or a Master's Degree in Environmental Science/Policy, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Proven experience with environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and EHS management systems (e.g., ISO 14001).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Desired Characteristics

• Deep understanding of local, state, and federal environmental laws (e.g., EPA standards) to ensure audits and site assessments remain fully compliant.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Proven ability to negotiate successfully with regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of process hazard analysis (PHA) and HAZOP reviews.
• Experience with nuclear environmental applications / regulations, radioactive emissions, and radioactive and non-radioactive air dispersion calculations / modeling.
• Ability to communicate cross-functionally and work independently.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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,…