The Lead Specialist Operational EHS - Fixed Facilities provides daily EHS support for site operations. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining EHS programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, and providing competent technical advice to site leadership. You will serve as an individual contributor focused on operational execution, risk assessment, and the continuous improvement of EHS management systems.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide technical advice and direction on health and safety initiatives at the Wilmington site for assigned program areas.
- Responsible for leading EHS compliance for Fuel Components Operation (FCO)
- Support FCO Operations, Site Facilities, Site Medical, Training and Industrial Hygiene Programs as assigned.
- Support the necessary programs to assure that OSHA industrial and construction safety standards, nuclear safety and environmental protection requirements are complied with as they apply.
- Provide support and guidance to site supervisors to ensure compliance with regulatory and program requirements.
- Develop and lead training programs for assigned program areas.
- Provide project management as necessary to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Modify and implement compliance tracking programs and record keeping systems to assure compliance.
- Evaluate facility EHS conditions, assess risks and develop appropriate corrective-action plans.
- Develop and maintain excellent relationships site operations personnel, site leadership and with regulatory agencies.
- Track site progress against EHS metrics and goals.
- Participate in EHS compliance program audits and Kaizen/Lean Action Workouts.
- Perform incident investigations, develop corrective actions and lessons learned.
- Function on the site emergency response organization as an EHS Advisor.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent preferably in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited university or college.
- Up to 3 years of experience in EHS in an industrial manufacturing or fixed facility environment.
- Possess the ability to intuitively navigate and switch between complex, multi-layered enterprise applications and software suites.
- Demonstrate the capacity to master proprietary interfaces, learn new technical tools quickly, and troubleshoot minor software-related hurdles independently.
Desired Characteristics
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, in both written and verbal form, to a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Possesses the ability to represent GE Vernova in a professional manner to outside agencies, customers, and vendors.
- Prior experience with controlled documentation/Management of Change (MOC).
- Demonstrated initiative in proactively identifying future potential safety risks and suggesting or implementing appropriate countermeasures.
- Ability to read, understand, interpret, and apply applicable EHS regulations as they apply to the site.
- An offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
- Must be able to relocate to Wilmington, NC.
- Travel, approximately 10% or less.
- Ability and willingness to obtain/maintain Emergency Organization (EO) qualification(s)
- Must maintain after hours cell phone availability.
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.
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 $85,500.00 and $142,600.00. 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 August 04, 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.
