GE Vernova: Environmental Health & Safety Manager – Repair- Greenville, SC

Job Description

Join an exciting startup! EHS Leader opportunity supporting the launch of a brand-new, best-in-class 600+ person facility in Greenville, SC as part of GE Vernova Gas Power Repair Value Stream in the fast-growing energy industry.

This is a unique role that will provide strategic leadership and tactical oversight for the Environmental, Health, and Safety programs at our start-up Greenville SC RVS plant. You will architect a “Safety-by-Design” environment, implementing innovative target conditions such as elimination of traditional material handling hazards (no forktrucks/cranes).  You will lead the site through the critical phases of construction, transition, and operations, ensuring intense Management of Change (MOC).  The successful candidate will transition the site from reactive safety management to a proactive culture of operational excellence.

The EHS Leader is responsible for creating, implementing, and maintaining the Facility EHS strategy, ensuring compliance with EHS policies, programs, procedures, and applicable state and federal regulatory standards. If you’re looking for a high-impact role with the opportunity to shape a growing facility from the ground up, this is an outstanding place to make your mark.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Construction Safety Management: Oversee site safety for all contractors and sub-contractors during the construction phase. Conduct daily safety walks, audits, and inspections; identify and mitigate high-risk construction activities (e.g., working at heights, electrical, heavy equipment). Review and approve contractor safety plans and permit-to-work systems.
  • Strategic Leadership & Site Architecture: Design and recruit the long-term safety organization, identifying the skill sets needed for a problem solving focused high performing team. Develop and execute the site-specific EHS roadmap aligned with global GE Vernova standards. Act as a key advisor to the Plant Leader on the implementation of site target conditions.
  • Operational Readiness & Transition: Define and implement a robust Safety Operating Rhythm for each project phase: Build, Transition, and Run Operations. Lead MOC process to ensure site transitions (from construction to commissioning to operation) are seamless and safe.
  • Safety-by-Design & Risk Mitigation: Lead efforts in PSM (Process Safety Management) collaboration. 
  • Regulatory & Policy Compliance: Lead all environmental and safety programs, permitting, reporting, and auditing. Ensure the facility maintains perfect standing with OSHA, EPA, and state-level South Carolina environmental agencies.
  • Culture & 5S Excellence: Champion a world-class 5S culture as the foundation for safety. Integrate AMRT and RDC into our safety rhythms to ensure cohesive team engagement.
  • Training & Capability: Ensure all staff are competent, authorized, and aligned with our specialized safety standards.
  • Data-Driven Improvement: Manage site EHS KPIs and digital platforms (Gensuite & Comply Works). Analyze trends to drive “Read Across” improvements and proactive risk reduction.
  • Stakeholder Influence: Lead projects with moderate-to-high risk/resource requirements. Explain sensitive information and build consensus across the organization, utilizing persuasion skills to influence safety-first behaviors at all levels.

Link to Apply: https://careers.gevernova.com/environmental-health-safety-manager-repair/job/R5055216