Lead EHS Specialist

Job description

3109402
City

Phoenix
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Power
Business Segment

Power Grid Solutions
Function

Environmental Health & Safety
Country/Territory

United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces

Arizona
Postal Code

85027-1396
Role Summary/Purpose

Work for the lead innovator in Optical Instrument Transformers. Our fiber optic instruments are lighter, safer, and environmentally superior to traditional copper wire-wound, oil or SF6-filled transformers. Digital Instrument Transformers (DIT) Phoenix is on the verge of disrupting a one-billion dollar (USD) annual market. Get in on the ground floor of this exciting business and help us get ready for rapid growth!

Essential Responsibilities

The Lead EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) Specialist will support the Site Manager in Phoenix to achieve and maintain EHS excellence. This role has primary responsibility for the management of all key programs / initiatives in terms of EHS and Safety.

As the Lead EHS Specialist, you will:

·  Lead individuals located at manufacturing sites and fixed facilities (e.g., service shop or O&M site) that provide day-to-day EHS support for that facility
·  Develop new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting / based upon precedents in the organizations
·  Work together with business leadership at SPB and EB level
·  Specify needs and communicate about project approach and present outcomes of research done
·  Be responsible for developing and promoting a healthy and safe work environment for all employees
·  Maintain 100% compliance with federal, provincial and local EHS for the Shreveport facility
·  Develop plans to ensure compliance of plant operations with government regulatory agency requirements relating to air, water, waste and associated health and safety
·  Integrate with all functions and associates to aggressively reduce incidents and injuries
·  Lead EHS programs and involvement across all functions
·  Lead implementation of all GE EHS programs, including all Gensuite web tools, conducting EHS training, compliance audits, driving safety committee, culture change, lean-ergonomics, crisis management / emergency preparedness, Ecomagination GHG commitments, risk reduction projects, injury / illness case management, providing progress reports
·  Establish, lead, guide and coach key EHS teams: EHS Committee, Ergo team, Accident Investigation Team, Health and Safety Committee, etc.
·  Participate and incorporate EHS into NPIs and process / production changes
·  Liaise, cultivate and develop solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators
·  Execute on plans to drive world-class EHS performance
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college
·  Minimum of 3 years of experience with safety, compliance, and environmental programs
·  Minimum of 3 years of experience in Fixed Facilities
Desired Characteristics

·  Six Sigma Greenbelt certified or equivalent quality certification
·  Experience in / with Lean manufacturing
·  Knowledge of Energy Programs and Systems
·  Working knowledge of Gensuite
·  Related professional designation (e.g., CSP, CIH, etc.)
·  Computer proficiency
·  Ability to develop and drive to an EHS excellence vision
·  Ability to integrate business and financial objectives into EHS decision-making
·  Mastery of influencing skills with proven ability to work within and lead cross-functional teams
·  Results-oriented with the ability to drive effective short-term actions within the context of a longer term system improvement vision
·  Strong oral and written communication skills
·  Strong interpersonal and
leadership skills
·  Ability to influence others and lead small teams
·  Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
·  Ability to coordinate
several projects simultaneously
·  Effective problem identification and
solution skills
·  Proven analytical and organizational ability

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About Us

GE is the world’s Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

GE Power is a world leader in power generation with deep domain expertise that helps customers deliver electricity from a wide spectrum of fuel sources. We are transforming the electricity industry with the digital power plant, the world’s largest & most efficient gas turbine, full balance of plant solutions and our data-leveraging software. Our innovative technologies and digital offerings help make power and water more affordable, reliable, accessible and sustainable.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual 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.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

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.