EHS Specialist

GE Vernova, Inc.; Town of Rotterdam (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking an early-career EHS Specialist for our Schenectady-based site. You will champion safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance, collaborating with operations to drive a proactive safety culture. You will manage EHS data, support risk-reduction initiatives, and help implement Life Saving Rules.

Reporting to the EHS Leader, you will engage in MOC processes, incident reviews, and cross-functional projects to strengthen safety ownership across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, or related field, or A.S. with 2+ years of EHS experience.
• Experience with MS Office and EHS data management software (Gensuite, Workday).
• Ability to understand, interpret, and operate within complex manufacturing processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor site compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and GE Vernova requirements.
• Collect, analyze, and report site data for regulatory needs.
• Identify hazards, participate in MOC, and coordinate risk reduction projects.
• Develop, implement, and maintain site EHS procedures and deliver training.
• Maintain EHS records in digital platforms (Gensuite, Workday).
• Collaborate with supervision and shop floor to strengthen safety ownership.

Skills

Communication

Regulatory interpretation

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or Engineering

Associate degree in EHS-related field with 2+ years experience

Tools

Gensuite

Workday

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description Summary

Schenectady Cores and Castings is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented early-career EHS Specialist to join our growing EHS team. Reporting to the EHS Leader, you will champion our site's commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with operations teams to build a proactive safety culture, manage EHS data, drive risk reduction, and support the implementation of GE Vernova's Life Saving Rules.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure site compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, as well as internal GE Vernova management system requirements.
• Collect, analyze, and report site-specific data to support external regulatory requirements.
• Anticipate, recognize, and control workplace hazards, including participating in engineering reviews and risk assessments as part of the Management of Change (MOC) process and coordinating risk reduction projects.
• Develop, implement, and maintain site EHS procedures, and facilitate or deliver site-specific training.
• Maintain accurate EHS records in digital platforms such as Gensuite and Workday.
• Partner with supervision, engineering, and shop floor associates to strengthen operational safety ownership.
• Champion risk reduction initiatives, including operational Risk Identification and "Strength of Defense" strategies.
• Collaborate with Operations and Facilities teams on programs that promote a "safety first" mindset across the site.
• Facilitate cross-functional EHS incident reviews to identify root causes and help develop effective, long-term solutions.
• Support the EHS team in executing site-wide initiatives, including the integration of new technology to enhance existing safety systems.
• Support the communication, education, and implementation of GE Vernova's Life Saving Rules.
• Apply analytical thinking to propose and implement solutions to challenges within our manufacturing processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in EHS, Engineering, or a related field; or an A.S. in an EHS-related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience as an EHS professional.
• Experience with the MS Office Suite and EHS data management software (Gensuite, Workday).
• Ability to understand, interpret, and operate within complex chemical or mechanical manufacturing processes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders from the shop floor to senior management and to represent the company effectively to external agencies, customers, and regulatory bodies.

Desired Qualifications

• Currently pursuing, or interested in earning, a professional certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM, etc.).
• Strong ability to interpret complex EHS regulations and apply them practically to factory operations, with knowledge of industrial waste regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, NYS DEC).
• Prior experience with export-controlled documentation and change management systems.
• Track record of proactively identifying safety risks and implementing lean-based countermeasures, ideally with industrial hygiene or exposure assessment experience (conducting assessments, interpreting results, report writing, and employee engagement).

The base pay range for this position is $77,900 to 116,900 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety offactors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 5% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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 $77,900.00 and $116,900.00. 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 October 27, 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.Candidates should be aware that this role involves a client's critical infrastructure; shortlisted candidates would therefore be subject to heightened security checks as directed by our clients. All personal data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our data protection policies, solely for recruitment and security purposes.