EHS Project Manager & Emergency Response Leader

GE-Vernova-; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova in Greenville, SC is seeking a strategic EHS leader to drive excellence across process engineering, automation, and robotics. You will lead risk assessments, establish safety standards, and oversee deployment of safe technologies while guiding cross-functional teams.

You will manage site-wide EHS projects, emergency response, regulatory compliance, and data-driven improvement, partnering with production engineers to balance safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• Proven experience leading EHS projects in industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Experience with risk assessments for automated systems and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary EHS technical resource for process engineering, automation, and robotics.
• Lead site-wide EHS strategic projects from concept to completion.
• Serve as Emergency Response Leader and coordinate with on-site security.
• Own EHS Management System conformance and regulatory compliance.
• Lead Read-Across EHS actions and ensure timely closures.
• Collaborate with process and production engineers to optimize safety without compromising efficiency.
• Analyze EHS data to identify trends and drive improvements.

Skills

Risk assessment

Emergency response

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in OHS or related field

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic EHS professional to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a key technical leader, responsible for driving EHS excellence through strategic project management, emergency readiness, and the integration of advanced technologies. You will be a catalyst for continuous improvement, ensuring our EHS framework is robust, compliant, and forward-thinking.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Technical Expertise :Act as the primary EHS technical resource for process engineering, automation, and robotics. Partner with cross-functional teams to conduct risk assessments, develop safety standards, and ensure the safe deployment of processes and technology.
• Strategic Project Management:Lead the implementation of site-wide EHS strategic projects. Manage project lifecycles from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and EHS milestones.
• Emergency & Crisis Leadership:Serve as the site’s primary Emergency Response Leader. Provide leadership to the Emergency Response Team (ERT), oversee crisis management planning activities, and manage site security protocols to ensure the safety of all personnel during incidents. Work in close coordination with the on-site security team, acting as the primary point of contact and managing site security-related projects.
• EHS Framework Strategy & Implementation:Take ownership of the EHS Management System conformance and regulatory compliance to develop a strategic continuous improvement plan.
• EHS Read-Across:Lead the site-wide implementation of high priority EHS projects from the GE Vernova EHS "Read-Across" system to ensure all corrective and preventive actions are completed in a timely manner.
• Applyprocess engineering principlesto evaluate these actions, ensuring that corrective and preventive measures are effectively integrated into manufacturing workflows. Collaborate with process and production engineers to validate that EHS enhancements optimize process safety without sacrificing operational efficiency, ensuring all actions are completed in a timely and sustainable manner.
• Data-Driven Improvement:Analyze EHS data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Drive actionable solutions to elevate EHS performance based on identified metrics.
• SPONSORSHIP NOT SUPPORTED

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in EHS project management, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong leadership experience in emergency response coordination and crisis management.
• Technical proficiency in conducting risk assessments for automated systems, robotics, or complex manufacturing machinery.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets to drive EHS strategy.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse functional teams.
• Established project management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders, proactively share critical information, speak with candor, and constructively contribute to group discussions.

• To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $99,200.00 and $165,300.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 11, 2026. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off. GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.