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GE Vernova · 2 days ago

International Projects, EHS ITO and Contractor Manager (m/f/d)

Schenectady, NY

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

$113K/yr - $188K/yr

7+ years exp

GE Vernova is focused on enhancing contractor safety within their Wind Global Contractor Safety Program. The role involves overseeing contractor management, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with safety programs and regulations.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead One Wind Contractor Safety Management program, including Framework standardization and implementation across Wind, with a priority focus on High-Risk Operations tied to the GE Vernova Life Saving Rules (e.g., Hazardous Energy/Live Electrical, Mechanical Lifting, Work at Heights, and Line of Fire), coordinating cross-regional team to drive consistent application and implementation across the business

Integrate and operationalize GE Vernova Contractor Safety core technical program expectations into the One Wind organization

Robust understanding of Contractor Safety EHS programs and digitized applications such as Gensuite, ComplyWorks, ISNet World, Avetta, SharePoint, etc

Mange proactive and reactive (e.g., performance improvement plans/mitigations) with contractor partners and Wind stakeholders to support adherence to GE Vernova Wind EHS expectations

Conduct Contractor Safety EHS audits and provide detailed reports on findings and necessary actions

Work with regional teams to support contractor safety focus activities

Serve as a coach and mentor to team in order drive excellence and robustness in GE Vernova EHS Contractor Safety Programs and core deliverables

Collaborate with Wind CoE Team members and regional contractor safety resources to drive program improvements and perform audit/assurance reviews

Proactively partner and develop positive working relationships with cross-functional personnel

Qualification

Contractor Safety programsEHS management systemsOccupational HealthSafetyCertified HealthSafety professionalWind industry experienceSafety program standardsGensuiteISNet WorldCoachingField experienceTeam engagementChange managementTraining deliveryAdditional language skillsFluent EnglishCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

7-10 years' experience supporting Contractor Safety programs

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety or technical equivalent from an accredited college or university, or equivalent qualification

Certified Health and Safety professional

Prior experience in Wind industry and/or construction fields

Significant experience and demonstrated achievements with safety programs, industry standards, and regulatory requirements

Medical fitness and ability to work at height per local and global standards

Knowledge of EHS management systems

Fluent English with strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Preferred

Experience working in or across different GE businesses

Experience with common Contractor Safety Management Tools like ISNet World, SGS, Veriforce, Avetta, etc

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

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues with competing priorities

Demonstrated ability to organize, motivate and drive change and interact cross-functionally

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

Field experience in a project / services environment, practical experience in risk management

High energy, self-starter

Related EHS expertise outside of primary responsibility, for example, Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental expertise

Trained to Global Wind Organization (GWO) basic safety standard

Additional language skills