[Hiring] EHS Site Specialist @GE Vernova

Role Description

The General Electric Renewable Energy Onshore Wind North America (GE RE ONW NAM) team is searching for motivated, high-energy EHS Site Specialist to join an industry leading EHS team. The EHS Site Specialist role is a field-based position that supports active GE onshore wind Services and projects in North America.

An EHS Site Specialist works to promote a fair, reporting and learning culture on Services and project sites, to ensure compliance to GE EHS standards, and to help innovate solutions to protect the health and safety of workers in the field. This role prioritizes the proactive management of site EHS risks in the field.

• Exhibit professional conduct and possess effective communication skills.
• Utilize technology/software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, 365, EHS data entry).
• Prioritize and conduct daily Field Walks and weekly Tower Climbs to manage site safety risks.
• Leverage Field Walks and Tower Climbs to familiarize with GE EHS Projects Policies & Procedures.
• Work with site leadership to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Escalate issues and gaps identified in policies and procedures to management.
• Engage workers and site leadership in EHS discussions and provide coaching.
• Facilitate completion of project site GE EHS Plan and Emergency Response Plan requirements.
• Follow reporting requirements and conduct Event Analyses when EHS events occur.
• Ensure workers and visitors receive site orientations.
• Perform Audits/Inspections at required intervals (Monthly/Periodic/Annual).
• Facilitate effective daily and weekly Site Safety Meetings relevant to hazards.
• Assist site leadership in ensuring GE contractor entities are approved for their Work Scope.

Qualifications

• Willing/able to travel within North America and Canada 50 - 70%.
• Must have and maintain the physical ability to work and climb tower heights of 300 ft. or more.
• Must be capable of using turbine fall protection systems, with a maximum personal weight limit of 250 lbs.
• Must meet one of the following:
  • Minimum 3 years of direct, full-time EHS experience in EHS or general industry.
  • College degree from an accredited university/college in occupational safety and health (minimum bachelor’s degree).
  • BCSP Certification (ASP, CSP, CIH, CHST, or equivalent) or a High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of experience.
• Valid (up to date) OSHA #500 or #501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry.
• Must possess working knowledge or be capable of developing competency in:
  • Event Analyses and execution of event management programs.
  • NFPA 70E standards and OSHA Electrical Safety standards.
  • Energy Isolation / Lockout Tagout (LOTO) regulations.
  • Work at Heights, Fall Protection and Rescue regulations.
  • Crane, Rigging & Lifting regulations.
  • Industrial Mobile Equipment, Trenching & Excavation regulations.

Requirements

• Willing to travel domestically and internationally (North America) 50 - 70% of the time.
• Formally trained in how to perform Event Analysis / Incident Investigations in a recognized methodology (i.e., Taproot, Apollo).
• Possesses valid AHA First Aid, CPR & AED Trainer certification.
• Possesses valid Tech Safety Lines (TSL) Trainer certification.
• Willing to work in a range of environments including industrial and manufacturing facilities.

Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000-$115,000 (USD).
• Healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Savings account options (e.g., Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account).
• Employee assistance program.
• Defined contribution 401(k) plan.
• Employee life insurance and optional dependent life insurance.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Parental leave and tuition reimbursement program.
• Optional identity theft prevention insurance and personal legal assistance.