Global EHS Leader (m/f/d) - Steam Power Services

GE Vernova; Germany; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an experienced Regional EHS Leader to direct safety across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. You will lead a multinational EHS team, set strategic direction, and ensure safe outages for customers while aligning with local regulations.

You will drive data-based safety improvements, mentor Site EHS Specialists, and oversee training per the SPS matrix. Remote work from Germany or Poland with up to 30% travel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading EHS projects and performance initiatives.
• Experience in the energy sector.
• English proficiency.
• Eligible to work in Germany or Poland and travel within required EMEAA regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional EHS team across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific.
• Set strategy and onboard Site EHS Specialists to align with the regional team.
• Manage EHS for outages and support customer pre-qualification during the ITO stage.
• Drive data-driven safety improvements and risk-reduction projects.
• Ensure compliance with EHS policies and local regulations; conduct internal audits and support inspections.
• Lead incident reporting, investigations and action closure across the region.
• Develop and maintain EHS training per the SPS matrix and local rules.

Skills

EHS leadership

English proficiency

Cross-country coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in EHS, engineering or related field

Tools

Gensuite EHS Management System

Job description

Job Description Summary

Every power plant outage depends on people getting home safely. In this role, you set the safety direction for Steam Power Services (SPS) across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific (EMEAA). You lead a regional Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) team and report to the regional General Manager. You also act as the EHS leader for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Turkey (EMENAT). Your work protects field teams, supports customers and shapes how GE Vernova runs outages across the region.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the regional EHS team: Set strategy, guide your team and make sure every outage has the right level of EHS support. Onboard and support Site EHS Specialists so they work in step with the regional team.

• Oversee outages and customer needs: Manage EHS for assigned outages and scopes. Support customer pre-qualification during the Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) stage. Take an active role in Outage Readiness Reviews and post-outage learning.

• Drive improvement with data: Analyze EHS data from multiple sources, including site entry status for field employees. Define actions and risk-reduction projects that improve safety results.

• Advance EHS transformation: Own assigned actions in the SPS EHS Lean Action Plan. Help roll out SPS Safety Global Programs.

• Keep the region compliant: Make sure employees understand and follow EHS policies and local regulations. Run internal audits, close corrective actions and support government inspections.

• Manage incidents: Lead reporting, investigations and action closure for incidents and injuries. Share lessons and mitigating measures across the region.

• Build capability: Keep EHS training assigned, current and complete in line with the SPS training matrix, customer requirements and local rules.

Work Location

• Work model: Remote. You work from your home office in Germany or Poland.

• Travel: You travel up to 30% of your time to sites, customers and team members across the Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific (EMEAA) region

Who You Are

You are an experienced EHS leader. You bring people together across countries and regulations to achieve safe outcomes in the energy sector.

Qualifications

Required

• Proven experience leading EHS projects and performance initiatives
• Experience in the energy sector
• English proficiency
• You are eligible to work in Germany or Poland and in the other EMEAA countries your travel requires.

Preferred

• Experience leading people in project and field services environments, with multi-country regulatory experience
• Field experience in power plants
• Professional EHS certification (for example CSP, CIH, NEBOSH or a regional equivalent) and working knowledge of Gensuite EHS Management System
• Knowledge of lean continuous improvement; additional EMEAA languages are a plus

Education:

A formal education and subsequent Bachelor's or Master's degree in EHS, engineering or a related field is nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

What We Offer

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. We offer varied, competitive benefits that reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. The package depends on your employment status and national requirements. We support a healthy, balanced lifestyle in the way that works for you. You also grow your career through continued on-the-job learning and development.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided:

No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.