Job Description SummaryResponsible for activities and processes that assist the Environmental Health and Safety organization achieve business objectives. Impacts the team's ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.Job DescriptionAbout us:GE’s Onshore Wind business has a total installed base of more than 50,000 wind turbines in more than 35 counties, with 100+ GW of global installed capacity. We harness increased onshore wind energy potential through a broad family of turbines that are uniquely suited for a variety of wind environments, including Cypress, GE’s most powerful onshore wind turbine, and GE’s 2MW platform, which has more than 20GW installed and in operation today. We are committed to our customers’ success in wind, offering a broad portfolio of products and services that make renewables the energy of choice for a cleaner future.Job Description SummaryThe NAM EHS Portfolio Leader will lead and be responsible for a team of EHS professionals of both portfolio and site-based team members. Together you will support and work with cross functional leadership, customers and other third parties as necessary to provide technical EHS support and oversight on all GE, regulatory and industry requirements. Your leadership will be critical to ensure the team's ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives as well as the successful implementation and execution of all EHS expectations for the distributed operations (projects and/or services) across the region.This role requires solid knowledge and experience of regulations applicable to field project and service operations and familiarity with both general industry and construction U.S. safety regulations as outlined in 29 CFR 1910 and 1926. A comprehensive background managing high risk activities in similar work environments is also a plus.Essential Responsibilities:
Lead, coach, mentor and guide on a day-to-day basis a team of EHS professionals across NAM region.
Provide the necessary direction and training to build business EHS capabilities and knowledge within EHS personnel.
Provide oversight and governance to ensure EHS compliance with applicable management systems, programs, legislation and standards for distributed (projects and services) operations across the region.
Partner and develop positive working relationships with customers, external agencies and contractors as well as internal cross-functional personnel. Focal point of contact and interactions with all for the respective portfolio being served.
Support ITO/OTR and handover or response to customer queries for projects across NAM.
Work closely with the auditing team to ensure appropriate governance in in place to monitor performance in all areas of operation. In addition, occasionally participate in business EHS governance audits and help with corrective action implementation.
Share best practices across regions and areas of operation.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or technical equivalent from an accredited college or university, or equivalent qualification
Minimum of 10 years of significant EHS and operational experience in a professional EHS role overseeing the execution of EHS in projects or services environment, leading a team of EHS resources
Eligibility Requirements:
Ability and willingness to travel 50-70% of the time
Must be physically capable of climbing a wind turbine and performing confined space entry on a regular basis.
Must be capable of using turbine fall protection systems, including maintaining weight for such systems to be effective: maximum personal weight limit of 250 lbs.
Desired Characteristics:
Demonstrated achievements with safety programs, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
Deep domain expertise in multiple High-Risk Operations example; Electrical Safety/LOTO, crane safety, construction safety, fall prevention, confined space.
Demonstrated ability to organize, motivate and drive change and interact cross-functionally
Able to coach and support key influencers to drive EHS compliance and the reduction of risk through team engagement and help develop an organizational culture that prioritizes EHS
Strong oral and written communication skills in the English language.
Confidently able to facilitate and deliver training and or presentations to a diverse audience
Ability to influence and motivate diverse teams to achieve a unified goal
Trained to Global Wind Organization (GWO) standard
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights1020.pdf) . 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#LI-Remote - This is a remote position