Lead Environmental Specialist: Nuclear Compliance & Permits

F05420 Global Nuclear Fuel-Americas, LLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Health coaching

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Lead Environmental Specialist to implement and maintain the environmental program for air, water, hazardous waste, and chemical management. You will ensure regulatory compliance, support the Sr.

Environmental Manager, and provide technical guidance to maintain EHS system requirements. The role covers site permitting, emissions calculations, training, and audits, with emphasis on ISO 14001 and nuclear environmental considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university.
• 2+ years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing or fixed facility environments (or Master’s degree in related field).
• Experience with environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and EHS management systems (ISO 14001).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support air and water media compliance for the Wilmington site and provide technical direction on environmental issues.
• Assist site permitting and emissions inventory calculations for air and other media as assigned.
• Manage the site waste program and act as the waste lead.
• Support regulatory reporting and licensing to ensure compliance.
• Develop relationships with local regulatory agencies and support Emergency Response activities.
• Lead training programs and implement compliance tracking and record-keeping systems.
• Provide EHS guidance across all elements of the EHS Management System.
• Assess facility EHS conditions, risks, and corrective actions; track progress against EHS metrics and goals.
• Participate in EHS audits and program reviews.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental permitting

ISO 14001

Technical writing

Project management

Nuclear env. applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

6+ years EHS experience with high school diploma/GED

Job description

GE Vernova seeks a Lead Environmental Specialist to implement and maintain the environmental program for air, water, hazardous waste, and chemical management. You will ensure regulatory compliance, support the Sr.

Environmental Manager, and provide technical guidance to maintain EHS system requirements. The role covers site permitting, emissions calculations, training, and audits, with emphasis on ISO 14001 and nuclear environmental considerations.