Projects EHS Portfolio Leader - North America
Job Description Summary
Vernova PurposeGE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?
What impact you’ll make
The Projects EHS Portfolio Leader will implement and maintain Gas Power EHS strategy for New Unit Installations and Projects in Heavy Duty Gas Turbine (HDGT) and Aeroderivative Business Lines in North America. The Projects EHS Portfolio Leader partners with the Lead Technical Advisors (TA) and/or Site Managers to plan, implement and maintain the site EHS Management System, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory, regulatory, contractual and company requirements. This Leader will coordinate with the NU Projects EHS Pole Leader and site EHS professionals, as well as the Project and Construction & Commissioning (C&C) Leadership Team and consortium and contractor partners to define, monitor and support resources to improve EHS performance at Project Sites.
This Leader’s portfolio of projects will include Equipment Only (EO) and Engineered Equipment Package (EEP).
Job Description
What you’ll do
Plan and support the execution of Site EHS Plans for multiple projects/power plant installations
Provide day-to-day EHS coaching and leadership for Site EHS Managers
Work with Lead TAs and Project Managers to monitor the effectiveness of site-related rules defined in the Site EHS Plan and, in consultation with the Site Manager / lead TA, revise as necessary to keep up to date
Consistently apply relevant EHS policies, Life Saving Rules procedures and minimum EHS standards per statutory, regulatory, contractual and GE Vernova requirements, ensuring effective implementation of EHS Management System including Policy, Plan, training, effective risk assessment, inspection, auditing, event management and analysis
Ensure an effective review of GE Vernova and contractor method statements and associated risk assessment against GE, customer and regulatory requirements
Actively communicate on the GE Vernova audit requirements and ensure the Site Manager monitors and maintains site compliance. Set up and maintain the EHS training needs analysis and training plan
Maintain EHS records and documentation for the duration of Projects
Work with the NU Projects EHS Pole Leader and/or Portfolio Directors, Pole Construction & Commissioning, Technical Direction Installation (TDI), Individual Project Managers and consortium/contractor Partners to coordinate planning and implementation of all EHS activities from ITO to OTR
Ensure appropriate actions are taken in the event of an EHS non-compliance
Intervene when Project Site activities do not meet established EHS requirements of the risk assessment and/or method statement
Establish and maintain Project Site EHS culture with Lead TA, Project Manager and other supporting TAs during mobilization and execution
Devote significant time to on-site support of projects, especially during the early phases of execution (Premobilization, Installation, Commissioning and Commercial Operation Date (COD)) and as needed during later phases of project execution, such as warranty
Align EHS strategic objectives with customer. Share EHS standards and lessons learned. Provide EHS support and technical EHS advice to customer
Proactively identify potential customer or Partner deviations from EHS contractual terms, propose and implement mitigation plan, and escalate as needed
Support NU Projects EHS Pole Leader in Daily Management of EHS Key Performance Indicators for Projects in portfolio
Deliver timely information to NU Projects EHS Pole Leader and Business Management in relation to any trends that become evident through analysis of data from portfolio of projects
Ensure effective EHS communication to all site personnel, including EHS Read Across events and actions
Conduct Quarterly audits at each mobilized site in portfolio using Comply Works tool. Record findings, document and communicate EHS performance
What you'll bring (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of EHS experience with primary focus on safety.
In lieu of degree 8 or more years working in power plants and 3 or more years of EHS experience with primary focus on Safety
Minimum 2 years of Project Site, outage or Construction EHS experience
Fluent in English reading, writing, speaking
What will make you stand out
Experience working with site and project management or outage management including across multiple projects
Experience working on GE power plant equipment
Experience influencing a distributed workforce
Excellent written and verbal communication
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
High say/do ratio
Working knowledge of Gensuite EHS Management System
Experience working within GE Vernova EHS programs and policies
Experience working in the Power Industry
Eligibility Requirements
Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred contender will reside in Central Standard or eastern time zones
Ability to travel up to 50% domestically
Benefits Available to You
GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)
Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
Inclusion & Diversity
At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e
About GE Vernova Gas Power
GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.
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: No
#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionFor 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.