Job Description Summary The General Electric Renewable Energy Onshore Wind North America (GE RE ONW NAM) team is searching for competent and motivated EHS Site Specialists to help build an industry leading EHS team. The EHS Site Specialist role is a hybrid role (both in the office/remote and the field) that supports the GE Onshore Wind services and projects business in North America.
A EHS Site Specialist works to execute the vision and strategy set forth by the NAM Projects Leader and will promote a fair, reporting and learning EHS culture. EHS Site Specialists will work with Site Safety Professionals (SSPs) and provide active support to their assigned project sites. This role will apply proficient subject matter expertise in their respective EHS discipline(s) using Human Performance Improvement (HOP) principles to produce innovative EHS solutions along with program, policy & process improvements to support the GE RE ONW NAM business.
Job Description
GE’s Onshore Wind business has a total installed base of more than 50,000 wind turbines in more than 35 counties, with 100+ GW of global installed capacity. We harness increased onshore wind energy potential through a broad family of turbines that are uniq uely suited for a variety of wind environments, including Cypress, GE’s most powerful onshore wind turbine, and GE’s 2MW platform, which has more than 20GW installed and in operation today. We are committed to our customers’ success in wind, offering a bro ad portfolio of products and services that make renewables the energy of choice for a cleaner future.
Why We Come To Work
At GE Renewable Energy, our service teams keep our world moving. They’re adaptable, determined, and safety-focused, thriving in high-pressure situations. They’re the kind of people who dig deep for answers, work collaboratively with the right teams to drive solutions, and who sit back and smile when they know they have done a great job. As part of this team, you’ll be rewarded with autonomy and trust, a collaborative, supportive team, and the chance to be empowered and successful, every single day.
Essential Responsibilities
- Must exhibit professional conduct, possess effective communication skills, and be capable of utilizing technology / software (ex. Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, 365, EHS data entry, etc.)
- Prioritize and conduct daily Field Walks and weekly Tower Climbs in the field (where the work is being performed) to proactively manage site safety risks and provide coaching.
- Leverage Field Walks and Tower Climbs to become familiar with GE EHS Projects Policies & Procedures, technical work instructions.
- Work with site leadership to ensure site personnel compliance with policies, procedures, and technical processes.
- Escalate issues, concerns and gaps identified in policies, procedures, and technical processes to management.
- Engage workers, site leadership, customer, and contractor representatives in EHS related discussions and provide coaching to promote a proactive EHS culture.
- Facilitate the completion of all project site GE EHS Plan and Emergency Response Plan requirements with site leadership and workers.
- Follow reporting requirements, conduct Event Analyses (investigations) and facilitate the integration of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) when EHS events occur.
- Ensure workers and visitors receive site orientations.
- Perform Audits/Inspections at required intervals (Monthly/Periodic/Annual).
- Facilitate effective daily and weekly Site Safety Meetings / Group Discussions that are relevant to the hazards personnel are exposed to in order to build a Fair, Reporting & Learning culture.
- Assist site leadership in ensuring GE contractor entities are approved to execute their Work Scope, their work hours are collected, and their activities have been appropriately risk assessed.
Required Qualifications
- Willing/able to travel within North America 80-100% of the time.
- Must have and maintain the physical ability to work and climb tower heights of 300 ft. or more on a regular basis and perform permit-required confined space entry.
- Must be capable of using turbine fall protection systems, including maintaining weight for such systems to be effective: maximum personal weight limit of 250 lbs.
- Must meet one of the following:
- Minimum 3 years of direct, full time EHS experience in EHS OR general industry
- College degree from an accredited university/college in occupational safety and health (minimum bachelor’s degree).
- BCSP Certification (ASP, CSP, CIH, CHST) or equivalent.
- Valid (up to date) OSHA #500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry OR OSHA #501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry.
- Must either possess working knowledge OR be capable of developing competency in each of the following EHS disciplines:
- Event Analyses (investigations) and execution of event management programs.
- NFPA 70E standards, OSHA Electrical Safety standards and execution of Electrical Safety programs.
- Energy Isolation / Lockout Tagout (LOTO) regulations and execution of LOTO programs.
- Work at Heights, Fall Protection and Rescue regulations and execution of Work at Heights programs.
- Crane, Rigging & Lifting regulations, and execution of crane, rigging and lifting programs.
- Industrial Mobile Equipment, Trenching & Excavation regulations, and execution of such programs.
Desired Characteristics
- College degree from an accredited university/college in occupational safety and health (minimum bachelor’s degree) OR BCSP Certification (ASP, CSP, CIH, CHST, or equivalent).
- Willing to travel domestically and internationally (North America) 90% of the time.
- Formally trained in how to perform Event Analysis / Incident Investigations in a recognized investigation methodology (i.e., Taproot, Apollo).
- Possesses valid AHA First Aid, CPR & AED Trainer certification.
- Possesses valid Tech Safety Lines (TSL) Trainer certification.
- Willing to work in range of environments to include but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities.
The salary range for this position is $74,200.00 - $111,200.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available Health and Welfare benefits include, Prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; saving account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional Benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, short-disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition refund program, use of CareLoop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional person legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance. Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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
- This is a remote position
