Senior Manager – Operational EHS (Site Leader)

gevernova; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Health coaching and nurse line

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Manager, Operational EHS (Site Leader) for the Wilmington, NC fixed facilities. This role acts as the primary EHS expert and site leader, delivering daily EHS support, driving safety culture, and ensuring compliance while guiding a medium-to-large team.

You’ll influence budgets, operating plans, and local safety policies across complex manufacturing processes. The role requires expert capability in safety program leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in EHS or related field or equivalent experience.
• Extensive site-specific EHS experience and engineering/manufacturing safety technique knowledge.
• Proven leadership in managing and developing teams of professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Owns site EHS with daily guidance and oversight for environmental, health, and safety activities.
• Leads and develops a medium-to-large team of EHS professionals and manages performance.
• Partners with production and facility managers to address complex EHS challenges and drive safety initiatives.
• Interprets internal policies and regulatory requirements to implement site-specific best practices and risk mitigation.
• Acts as liaison between EHS and other facility functions, negotiating safety priorities with stakeholders.
• Evaluates site data to drive high-impact decisions that prevent incidents and improve performance.

Skills

Executive communication

Interpersonal influence

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in EHS or related field

High school diploma/GED with 5–10 years of EHS experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Manager, Operational EHS (Site Leader) serves as the primary EHS subject matter expert and operational leader for the Wilmington site fixed facilities. This role provides dedicated, daily EHS support, ensuring facility compliance while driving safety culture and operational excellence. As a site-based leader, the ideal candidate will manage a medium staffed team and possess autonomy to influence budgets, operating plans, and local safety policies. They will work within complex manufacturing processes, utilizing their technical expertise and operational expertise to lead cross‑functional teams, solve intricate problems, and proactively interpret industry trends to improve site processes. This role requires an elevated level of evaluative judgment to navigate interdependent production cycles, communicate complex safety initiatives to leadership, and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to foster a high‑performance safety environment.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Site EHS Ownership: Function as the primary onsite EHS authority, providing daily guidance and oversight for all environmental, health, and safety activities.
• Team Leadership & Talent Development: Lead, mentor, and retain a medium‑to‑large team of EHS professionals. Cultivate a high‑performing culture by providing technical guidance and performance management for direct reports.
• Operational Integration: Partner with production and facility managers to solve complex EHS challenges within interdependent manufacturing cycles. Drive EHS initiatives and process improvements that support site output without compromising safety standards.
• Strategic Compliance & Risk Management: Interpret shifting internal policies and external regulatory requirements to implement site‑specific best practices. Lead risk mitigation projects and ensure all operational plans align with corporate safety mandates.
• Cross‑Functional Influence: Function as the key liaison between EHS and other facility functions. Negotiate safety priorities with stakeholders, communicate complex risk data to site leadership, and influence external partners or vendors to adhere to site safety protocols.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Evaluate site‑specific data, challenge conflicting reports, and utilize multi‑functional internal and external resources to make high‑impact decisions that prevent incidents and improve facility performance.

Desired Characteristics

• Operational Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead complex EHS programs from planning through execution, specifically in a site‑based or shop‑floor environment.
• Problem‑Solving & Analytical Rigor: Exceptional ability to analyze technical site data, identify root causes of complex process issues, and develop creative, sustainable solutions.
• Executive Communication: High proficiency in translating complex safety data into actionable insights for leadership and effectively negotiating safety protocols with cross‑functional peers and external partners.
• Interpersonal Influence: Ability to build strong relationships across the facility to foster a culture of safety accountability and drive engagement at all levels.
• Strategic Planning: Strong project management skills with the ability to document, market, and implement safety programs that align with broader business unit goals.

Required Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Master’s degree from an accredited university or college; OR a high school diploma/GED with 5-10 years of progressive experience in EHS or related operational functions.
• Site‑Specific Expertise: Extensive professional experience working within fixed facilities.
• Technical Insight: Demonstrated proficiency in applying complex engineering or manufacturing safety techniques to high‑risk industrial environments.
• Leadership Track Record: Proven experience managing, developing, and retaining teams of professional‑level staff.

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 $113,100.00 and $188,500.00. 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 02, 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.