Remote Senior Site EHS Leader for Nuclear Construction

GE Vernova; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 129,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Site EHS Manager to lead the field execution of the EHS program for a first-of-a-kind nuclear new build construction project. You will be the on-site senior EHS leader directing a multidisciplinary team and working with project management, EPC contractors, regulators, and owner representatives to maintain the highest safety standards.

This role requires extensive experience leading EHS on large industrial projects, implementing risk assessments, permit-to-work, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of EHS experience in heavy industrial or large construction environments.
• Minimum 10 years managing EHS programs on large construction projects.
• Minimum 5 years leading EHS teams in a supervisory or senior management capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and applicable 29 CFR 1910 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day EHS activities for a large multi-employer construction project.
• Establish a visible field presence and engage workforce leaders daily.
• Provide leadership, coaching, development, and performance management for EHS staff.
• Champion a safety culture with hazard identification and stop-work authority.
• Serve as principal EHS advisor to site leadership on risk and project execution.
• Implement and improve the EHS Management System and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain the Site EHS Plan and site-specific programs for construction, testing, and turnover.
• Oversee risk assessments, permit-to-work, pre-job planning, and field verifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, or related technical discipline

CSP or CHST certification (preferred)

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Site EHS Manager to lead the field execution of the EHS program for a first-of-a-kind nuclear new build construction project. You will be the on-site senior EHS leader directing a multidisciplinary team and working with project management, EPC contractors, regulators, and owner representatives to maintain the highest safety standards.

This role requires extensive experience leading EHS on large industrial projects, implementing risk assessments, permit-to-work, and