Lead Environmental Specialist - Fixed Facilities

GE Vernova; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

GE Vernova in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Lead Environmental Specialist to implement and maintain the environmental program across air, water, hazardous waste, and chemical management. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and provide expert technical advice to support EHS requirements.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, experience with ISO 14001, and the ability to manage permits, emissions inventories, and training programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline from an accredited university or 6+ years EHS experience.
• Minimum 2 years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing or fixed facilities.
• Regulatory permitting, compliance, and EHS management systems experience (ISO 14001).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support air and water compliance for the Wilmington site and related media.
• Provide technical guidance on environmental challenges and regulatory issues.
• Assist site permitting and emissions inventory calculations for air and other media.
• Lead waste management and act as business waste lead.
• Support reporting, licensing, and permitting to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain relationships with local regulatory agencies.
• Contribute to Emergency Response Organization as environmental support.
• Implement and update EHS programs to ensure compliance.
• Stay current with environmental regulations and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Provide project management for regulatory compliance and training programs.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Technical writing

Project management

Regulatory liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering

Tools

ISO 14001

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Environmental Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining specific areas of the GVH Environmental program (air, water, hazardous waste, and chemical management/reporting) for GVH Nuclear Energy ensuring that all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements are met. This position supports the Sr. Environmental Manager, EHS Leader, and Site Operations in maintaining compliance and providing competent technical advice to ensure EHS management system requirements are met

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Be responsible for supporting air and water media compliance for the Wilmington site.
• Provide technical advice and direction on environmental challenges and issues at the Wilmington site for assigned program areas.
• Support site permitting and emissions inventory calculations for air (and/or other media as assigned).
• Manage site waste program and act as the business waste lead.
• Support reporting and licensing / permitting efforts to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with local regulatory agencies.
• Support the site’s Emergency Response Organization, as environmental / chemical support after obtaining EHS Advisor status.
• Implement / modify EHS programs and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of existing, new, and proposed environmental regulations for assigned program areas.
• ISO 14001 knowledge and experience.
• Provide project management as necessary to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and lead training programs for assigned program areas.
• Modify and implement compliance tracking programs and record keeping systems to assure compliance.
• Provide EHS guidance and support as required for all elements of EHS Management.
• Evaluate the facility EHS conditions, assess risks and develop appropriate corrective-action plans.
• Track site progress against EHS metrics and goals.
• Participate in EHS compliance and program audits

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university (or a high school diploma/GED with 6+ years of relevant EHS/Environmental experience).
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in EHS, specifically within manufacturing or fixed facility environments or a Master's Degree in Environmental Science/Policy, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Proven experience with environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and EHS management systems (e.g., ISO 14001).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Desired Characteristics

• Deep understanding of local, state, and federal environmental laws (e.g., EPA standards) to ensure audits and site assessments remain fully compliant.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Proven ability to negotiate successfully with regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of process hazard analysis (PHA) and HAZOP reviews.
• Experience with nuclear environmental applications / regulations, radioactive emissions, and radioactive and non-radioactive air dispersion calculations / modeling.
• Ability to communicate cross-functionally and work independently.

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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $85,500.00 and $142,600.00. 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 13, 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.