Lead EHS Specialist

GE Vernova; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. invites applications for an EHS Manager to implement and maintain environmental, health, and safety strategies globally, focusing on Mexico and Latin America.

The role ensures strict compliance with EHS regulations across operations and facilities and leads initiatives to mitigate liabilities. Responsibilities include guiding operations on EHS programs, conducting audits, and driving training and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience supporting EHS compliance programs and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of Mexican federal and state EHS regulations and applying them in operations.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Project and program management experience with multiple priorities.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to Operations on EHS programs and initiatives.
• Promote a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment per EHS requirements.
• Lead incident reporting, investigations, and root-cause analysis.
• Develop EHS awareness, training, communication, and engagement programs.
• Conduct audits and reviews to ensure EHS compliance.
• Support external audits and ISO 14001/45001 at sites.
• Evaluate facilities and sites to identify risks and mitigation plans.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics and report trends to leadership.
• Support permits, reporting, and regulatory obligations.
• Collaborate with regional/global EHS teams sharing best practices.
• Support EHS programs across Latin America.
• Manage multiple EHS-related projects and priorities.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Risk assessment

Audits & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for implementing and maintaining the business strategy on Environmental, health, and Safety and to ensure 100% compliance with EHS regulations.

Implementation of EHS initiatives, identify, prevent and resolve potential environmental and safety issues and to mitigate liabilities associated with current and former operations and facilities.

Job Description

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to Operations on Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) programs and initiatives.
• Promote a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, and company EHS requirements.
• Lead incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis processes, and support corrective and preventive action implementation.
• Develop, implement, and enhance EHS awareness, training, communication, and employee engagement programs.
• Conduct audits, assessments, and reviews of operational processes to ensure compliance with EHS regulations, standards, and internal policies.
• Support external audits and certifications, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements at construction and operational sites.
• Evaluate facilities, equipment, and customer sites to identify risks and develop appropriate mitigation and corrective action plans.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics, analyze trends, and provide regular updates and recommendations to leadership.
• Support compliance activities related to permits, reporting requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Participate in EHS compliance audits and self-assessment programs, ensuring accuracy and timely follow-up of findings.
• Collaborate with regional and global EHS teams to share best practices, safety learnings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support EHS programs and objectives across the Latin America region, including compliance, training, and company-wide initiatives.
• Manage multiple EHS-related projects and priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering.
• Experience supporting EHS compliance programs and working with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of Mexican federal and state EHS regulations, with the ability to apply regulatory principles in diverse operational environments.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action planning.
• Project and program management experience, including the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse, cross-functional, and geographically distributed teams.
• Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal).

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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.