Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition

Job Description

Responsible for leading and managing the environmental, health and safety (EHS) aspects in the Business line GSI for 2 HVDC Projects located in Germany, with a focus on construction and commissioning projects activities.

Ability to support Projects organization on different execution scope, like Turnkey project, consortium partner EPC, etc. From Civil Work to end commissioning for Onshore and offshore activities for a GRID business.

• Main Point of Contact in the Country. Report to the Regional EHS Leader for Central Europe.

• Understand regulatory changes and trends and forecast business impacts.

• Drive implementation of GE and regulatory EHS expectations within his/her region activities, including at customer sites, workshops in case of need, etc.

• Actively support the Regional EHS Leader of his/her Business line in EHS matters.

• Ability to hire and train EHS Team for Customer site projects, covering multi countries /Projects, lead multicultural organization and team.

• Primary contact for Operational & Construction team for the projects that you will manage.

• Develop strong working relationship with operational/Construction team in his/her scope and help drive the expected EHS performance and culture across all operations.

• Set-up EHS operating rhythm and momentum at customer project site (accident calls, EHS reviews, KPIs, EHS Audits, Inspections, Meetings with the Subcontractors, etc.)

• Work closely with the Business Line EHS team and drive Business Line initiatives and actions at regional or global level if need.

• Support the consolidate regional data for his/her Business Line.

• Coordinate delivery of EHS training as required.

• Coordinate together with the regional EHS leader and PM team the incident investigation and reports, ensure that investigations of accidents and compliance incidents are conducted, documented, and reported as required.

• Ensure all internal and external EHS reporting is completed on time and with accuracy.

• Ensure GE and legal compliance in his/her Business Line in the region.

• Conduct regular audit in your projects but also to support other regions if need.

Requirements:

Degree in engineering, environmental science, safety management, Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit Certificate or other EHS-related technical discipline from an accredited college/university is required. Graduate degree is preferred (Country EHS Accreditation is required).

• At least more than 7 years of EHS program development, implementation, and leadership experience with a focus on business segments such as electric Power, refining, electrification, Off- shore/On-shore or similar industrial sector.

• Experience with direction and leadership of EHS programs with operating assets and teams located in multiple countries.

• Strong knowledge of German and European Health, Safety and Environmental regulation.

• Strong knowledge of and experience with major environmental regulatory and permitting programs addressing subject including but not limited to air quality, water quality, hazardous chemical management, industrial safety, etc.

• Strong knowledge of, and experience with, fundamental health & safety Management System and programs, including but not limited to Lockout-Tagout-Try, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Hazardous Chemical Management/Process Safety Management, Work at Height, etc.

• Experience with and knowledge of independent standards organizations and certification programs such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, etc.

• Demonstrated expertise in the successful delivery of outstanding results through effective EHS program development, implementation, and management.

• Strong skills, to influence and motivate leaders and employees through collaborative engagement and building/maintaining relationships.

• Fluency in German and English is essential. Other languages would be a plus.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate information to a broad range of people and audiences as circumstances dictate.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical reports and regulatory documents/standards, make sound judgments, and offer effective solutions.

• Ability to successfully manage and develop personnel in remote locations and work in a team environment across a multi-site organization with a variety of cultures.

• Ability to travel to support other sites in Germany, if needed.

The North Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of turnkey high voltage AC and DC transmission projects to its Customers in the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No