What are the responsibilities and job description for the GSI Regional EHS Leader position at GE?
Job Description Summary
Responsible for leading and managing the environmental, health and safety (EHS) aspects in the Business line GSI NAM with a focus on construction and commissioning projects activities.Ability to support Projects organization on different execution scope , like Turnkey project, consortium partner EPC… From Civil Work to end commissioning for Onshore and offshore activities for a GRID business.
Job Description
About us:
Grid Solutions, a GE Renewable Energy business, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We are focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. For more about GE’s Grid Solutions, visit https://www.gegridsolutions.com.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Main Point of Contact for a Business Line in the region. Report to the Regional Operational Leader of his/her Business Line and to the Global EHS Business Line Leader
- Understand regulatory changes, trends and forecast business impacts.
- Work alongside with a deputy already in the organisation to grow the EHS organisation in term of expertise and leadership.
- Drive implementation of GE and regulatory EHS expectations within his/her region activities, including at customer sites, workshops, etc.
- Actively support the Regional Operational Leader of his/her Business line in EHS matters.
- Lead and provide EHS support on the Business offerings (ITO) for the region. For review and approval, supported by the Business ITO leader.
- Develop strong working relationship with operational team in his/her scope and help drive the expected EHS performance and culture across all operations.
- Ensure appropriate resources are available in his/her regions to support his/her Business Line in accordance with the Global Business Line EHS Leader
- Consolidate regional data for his/her Business Line
- Set-up EHS operating rhythm and momentum at regional Business Line level (accident calls, EHS reviews, etc.)
- Coordinate delivery of EHS training as required.
- Coordinate with Business line EHS Leaders incident investigation and ensure that investigations of accidents and compliance incidents are conducted, documented, and reported as required.
- Ensure all internal and external EHS reporting is completed on time and with accuracy
- Ensure GE and legal compliance in his/her Business Line in the region
- Conduct audit programs with her/his team following business model
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering, environmental science, safety management or other EHS-related technical discipline from an accredited college/university is required.
- In addition a minimum of 5 years experience specifically in US EHS construction projects.
- Minimum of 5 years demonstrating EHS leadership success.
- Minimum of 10 years of EHS program development, implementation, and leadership experience, with a focus on business segments such as chemicals, electrical power, refining, Offshore or similar industrial sectors.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% of the time.
Desired Characteristics:
- Strong knowledge of, and experience with, fundamental health & safety programs including but not limited to Lockout-Tagout-Try, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Hazardous Chemical Management/Process Safety Management, etc.
- Experience with and knowledge of independent standards organizations and certification programs such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, etc.
- Experience with integration/implementation of EHS programs with newly acquired facilities/businesses is desired.
- Professional certification/credentials in the areas of safety management, environmental management, industrial hygiene, or engineering that are issued by a recognized professional organization are preferred
- Strong skills and ability to influence and motivate leaders and employees through collaborative engagement and building/maintaining relationships.
- High energy, motivation, and commitment to take personal ownership of issues and drive them to exceptional outcomes.
- Ability to successfully manage and develop personnel in remote locations and work in a team environment across a multi-site organization with a variety of cultures.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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: Yes
