New Unit Projects EHS Pole Leader at GE - General Electric

Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee EHS activities for all New Unit projects in the EMEA Pole.
• Implement the EHS management system, including policy, planning, training, risk assessment, inspections, audits, and event management.
• Enforce GE Vernova EHS standards and procedures at project sites, including those managed by non-GE personnel such as consultants and subcontractors.
• Travel to project sites regularly across the EMEA Pole providing coaching, mentoring and leadership
• Participate in incident investigations for serious or high-potential events.
• Address EHS non-compliance and provide data analysis to leadership on trends and corrective measures.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the EMEA Pole Projects Leader and team.
• Develop and enhance EHS programs supporting the Gas Power business across the EMEA Pole.
• Assess EHS conditions, develop corrective-action plans, and allocate budgets to address deficiencies relative to regulations and internal protocols.
• Build an EHS talent pipeline, enhancing the capabilities of front-line EHS leaders to meet regional challenges.
• Manage partnerships with customers and partners to ensure safety at New Unit sites.
• Execute EHS action plans to achieve key performance indicators.
• Lead and support Projects EHS Portfolio leaders and Directors and their teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, Business, or equivalent from an accredited university or college.
• Extensive global or regional EHS and / or project team leadership experience.
• Operational experience managing large sites or projects.
• Effective communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and to obtain necessary permits/visas in a timely manner and on short notice for travel to locations such as the UK, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, Poland, and occasionally the USA.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Strong conflict resolution, negotiation and collaboration skills
• Ability to drive change efficiently in a complex, dynamic, and global team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Proven ability to organize, motivate, inspire and lead teams, drive change, and work cross-functionally.
• Experience in a matrixed environment, influencing diverse teams toward unified goals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, adjust to changing priorities, and make prompt, informed decisions.
• Experience in a global role.
• Familiarity with Gensuite EHS Management System.
• Proficiency Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Knowledge of GE Vernova EHS programs and policies.