Global EHS Projects Leader

About the position Design, implement and execute global Project EHS programs that align with Wind EHS strategic priorities, preventing accidents, reducing incidents, and ensuring consistent safety practices across Regions. Drive sustainable solutions for long term EHS performance.

Responsibilities

• Strategic EHS Program Implementation Develop, prioritize and execute global Project EHS initiatives aligned with Wind EHS strategies to reduce Incident & Injury Rate across wind project sites. Elimination of Level A & B events. Ensure consistent safety practices across all projects and regions.
• Leadership Engagement & Collaboration Drive with senior project leaders, providing performance updates, driving leadership engagement strategies, and mentoring project teams to foster a strong safety culture. Identify and track performance reviews with senior leaders to track EHS metrics and compliance.
• Operational Integration & Compliance Achieve full implementation of Life Saving Rules across all global wind projects. Ensure 100% compliance with regional EHS regulations through standardized processes.
• Risk Management & Incident Response Lead proactive risk assessments and incident investigations, contributing to 100% closure rate on corrective actions from Level A/B and PSE investigations within allotted timeline to drive continuous improvement.
• Contractor & Stakeholder Alignment Engage with contractor leadership to improve safety performance and drive accountability for EHS performance (field assurance, etc.). Ensure 100% of contractors are approved and performance is measured and acted upon. Lead risk assessments, safety audits, and investigations of Level A, B, and PSE incidents.
• Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating EHS risks, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.
• Deep understanding of project execution and EHS requirements to integrate EHS objectives into daily operations, ensure compliance with regional regulations, and champion the rollout of lifesaving rules.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with senior leaders, regional teams, contractors, and cross-functional departments, ensuring alignment and transparency on EHS priorities providing performance updates, driving leadership engagement strategies, and mentoring project teams to foster a strong safety culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or EHS related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience, more than 10 years, in EHS management or executing EHS programs in the renewable energy sector.
• Proven track record in leading EHS initiatives in a multinational, multicultural environment.
• Strong understanding of global EHS regulations and standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to influence and drive change at all organizational levels.

Nice-to-haves

• Projects and/or Field experience desired.

Benefits

• Benefits include health and additional benefits.
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity Executive Services.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off, and the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits.