[Hiring] Wind EHS Chief of Staff @GE Vernova

Role Description

Strategic execution partner and trusted advisor to the Wind EHS Leader, responsible for shaping and executing the EHS agenda through a Lean lens. This role will lead the transformation of our EHS operating system, driving organizational discipline, strategic alignment, and continuous improvement across our global portfolio. By leveraging Lean Management Systems and Hoshin Kanri, this position will move EHS from reactive to proactive, ensuring safety and operational excellence are integrated into the core of how we run our business.

Act as a leader and backup to the Wind EHS Leader, stepping in to drive decisions, maintain momentum, and represent the function when needed. This role will structure and accelerate delivery of key initiatives including high-risk operation assessments, digital program management, and the “One Wind” EHS integration. Lead the cross functional Safety Governance Council to align on and drive an EHS management system to drive continuous improvement in EHS across the Wind organization.

This is a highly visible role with broad influence across the Wind business, ideal for someone who can translate strategy into action, drive alignment across complex organizations, and lead transformational change. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the safety culture, operational discipline, and long-term success of a dynamic and evolving business. The successful candidate will be a strong change agent, program leader, and communicator who can bring structure to complexity and energize teams around a shared vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in EHS, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience establishing and leading governance councils or operating mechanisms across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to align diverse teams around clear priorities and outcomes.
• Experience developing metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools to drive performance and decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Lean Management Systems or operating mechanisms.
• Ability to translate complex, high-level strategies into clear, actionable, and sustainable standard work.
• Strong change management experience, specifically in coaching teams through a shift to a Lean culture.

Requirements

• Formal Lean or Six Sigma certification (Black Belt or equivalent).
• MBA or Master’s degree.
• Experience in a high-hazard, industrial, or wind energy environment.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence leadership during complex problem-solving or strategic planning sessions.
• Demonstrated success leading change in a fast-paced, matrixed, and evolving environment.
• Strong business acumen, hands-on execution mindset, and comfort operating in ambiguity.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangement.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave, disability benefits, and life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.