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

GE Vernova; Spain; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks an experienced EHS leader to set safety direction for Steam Power Services across EMEAA. You will lead a regional EHS team and report to the regional General Manager, shaping outages and safety culture across the region.

The role is remote, based from Germany or Poland, with up to 30% travel to sites and customers within EMEAA. You will drive data-driven improvements, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance EHS transformation programs.

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 to other EMEAA countries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional EHS team; set strategy and guide the team to provide robust EHS support for outages.
• Oversee EHS for outages and customer needs; support pre-qualification during the Inquiry-to-Order stage.
• Drive improvement with data; analyze EHS data and define risk-reduction actions.
• Advance EHS transformation; own actions in Lean Action Plan and roll out Safety Global Programs.
• Keep the region compliant; ensure policy understanding, run audits and support inspections.
• Manage incidents; lead investigations and share lessons across the region.
• Build capability; maintain EHS training in line with SPS requirements and local rules.

Education

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

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.