EHS Specialist

Job Description Summary

This is a unique role that will provide tactical oversight for the Environmental, Health, and Safety programs at our Bucharest plant. This role is responsible for driving a "Safety First" culture, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance, and executing the GE Vernova Programs and initiatives including Life Saving Rules.

The successful candidate will foster a proactive risk mitigation environment, leveraging data analytics to drive continuous improvement.

The EHS Specialist is responsible for supporting regulatory compliance, managing contractor and change projects, and acting as the Subject Matter Expert for high-hazard operations.

If you’re looking for a high-impact role with the opportunity to shape a growing facility, this is an outstanding place to make your mark.

This role reports to EHS site leader.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Change Management: Manage EHS requirements for change projects, including layout changes, equipment installation, process modifications ensuring alignment with national, local, and GE Vernova requirements.
• Contractor Management: Oversee contractor work including site orientation, and ongoing monitoring to ensure all contractors adhere to EHS standards and documentation requirements.
• Regulatory & Policy Compliance: Support all environmental and safety programs, permitting, reporting, and auditing. Ensure the facility maintains perfect standing with relevant national and local environmental and safety agencies. Act as the primary internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) for safety policies and high-hazard operations.
• Technical Expertise: Provide subject matter expertise and guidance across the Environmental, Health and Safety field, with a specific focus on high-hazard operations.
• Risk Mitigation: Implement robust programs for high-risk activities, including but not limited to lifting/crane operations, machine safeguarding, forklift/pedestrian segregation, and chemical management. Responsible for maintaining and monitoring specific EHS documentation.
• Culture Development: Ability to work well with others, including communicating potential risks and supporting safe practices as a core component of a positive safety culture.
• Data-Driven Improvement: Analyze incident trends and audit results to drive improvements and corrective actions. Conduct site inspections periodically to verify compliance.
• Training & Capability: Organize and provide EHS training programs for employees and contingent workers, ensuring all staff are authorized and competent for their specific tasks.
• Computer Skills: Manage the recordkeeping activities of the site’s digital EHS software platforms (Benchmark Gensuite & Comply Works).

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• At least 3-6 years of experience in EHS preferably in manufacturing industry;
• Completion of authorized Occupational, Health and Safety course at least 80 hours;
• Completion of a postgraduate Occupational Health and Safety program for risk assessment of at least 180 hours;
• Fire safety or emergency response training preferred;
• Required training must be completed through an authorized professional training provider in accordance with Romanian legislation.
• Good command in Romanian and English both speaking and writing.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate technical data into actionable operational insights.
• Excellent communicator, capable of delivering and influencing safety messages that resonate from the executive level to the shop floor.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, from capital safety investments to daily operational audits.
• Resilience and the ability to maintain composure and clarity during incident investigations or high-pressure situations.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the company as well as organizations outside of GE (regulatory agencies).
• Able to be self-motivating and accomplish tasks with minimal direction from upper management.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No