EHS Leader

EHS Leader Location: Pensacola Job Description Summary This is a unique role that will provide strategic leadership and tactical oversight for the Environmental, Health, and Safety programs at our facility. This role is responsible for driving a "Safety First" culture, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance, and executing the GE Vernova Life Saving Rules. The successful candidate will transition the site from reactive safety management to proactive risk mitigation, leveraging data analytics to drive continuous improvement. The EHS Leader is responsible for creating, implementing, and maintaining the Facility EHS strategy ensuring compliance with EHS policies, programs, procedures and applicable state and federal regulatory standards. If you’re looking for a high-impact role with the opportunity to shape a facility, this is an outstanding place to make your mark. Job Description Roles & Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the site-specific EHS roadmap aligned with global GE Vernova standards. Act as a key advisor to the Plant Leader on all safety-related risks and operational impacts. Regulatory & Policy Compliance: Lead all environmental and safety permitting, reporting, and auditing. Ensure the facility maintains perfect standing with OSHA, EPA, and state-level Florida environmental agencies. Technical expertise: Provide subject matter expertise and guidance across Environmental Health and Safety field. 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. Culture Development: Champion employee engagement in EHS activities. Lead "Stop Work" authority initiatives and ensure that near-miss reporting is used as a tool for proactive learning. Data-Driven Improvement: Manage site EHS KPIs. Analyze incident trends and audit results to drive "Read Across" improvements and corrective actions. Training & Capability: Oversee the EHS training program for employees and contingent workers, ensuring all staff are authorized and competent for their specific tasks. Ensuring training programs are effective. Lead projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field. Manage: Site’s digital EHS software platforms. (Benchmark Gensuite & Comply works) Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in EHS) 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). 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 June 03, 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.