Job Description Summary

The D&S Engineering EHS leader will provide operational EHS support to the Defense and Systems Engineering Labs, representing a combination of Engineering, Supply Chain and Test activities. This position will work closely with Engineering Leaders and site leaders to drive implementation of programs to ensure all federal, state, and local EHS regulatory and GE management system requirements are met. The successful candidate must be a proven leader, facilitator, and coach to promote EHS culture and ensure compliance to EHS regulatory requirements with a continuous improvement mindset.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Engineering Leaders and Business operations team to identify and address EHS issues related to site operations, equipment and site design, installation, and commissioning. This includes providing and presenting EHS KPIs.

• Participate in audits, conduct worker observations, and complete risk assessments across the labs to assess compliance and effectiveness of campus EHS programs. Coach to closure any improvement opportunities identified through such assessments.

• Experience in machining, test and/or lab environments

• Deep domain expertise in multiple High-Risk Operations example; Electrical Safety/LOTO, crane safety, construction safety, fall prevention, confined space.

• Lead and facilitate development of area risk assessments (Safety RAs, JSAs, etc.)

• Assist with accident and event investigations, determine proper root cause, and implement effective countermeasure to prevent future incidents.

• Coordinate Management of Change (MOC) & equipment readiness (Orange Tag Process) for activities within Labs.

• Review and coordinate maintenance of EHS training matrix for Lab employees. Ensure relevant training is available as new processes, equipment, and requirements are developed.

• Assist with EHS program implementation, identify gaps, and provide guidance on improvement opportunities.

• Ability to work with Leaders and employees and achieve change in a matrixed environment. Organize, motivate, and drive change and interact cross-functionally.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college

• Minimum of 10 years of significant EHS and operational experience in a professional EHS role overseeing the execution of EHS in projects or services environment

• Ability and willingness to travel 25% of the time

Desired Characteristics and Experience:

• Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.

• Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the company as well as organizations outside GE Aviation (customers and regulatory agencies) as needed.

• Strong interpersonal skills (training/presentation, facilitation, team building, communication).

• Knowledge of and/or experience with Process Safety Management (PSM)

• Demonstrated ability to communicate to others about process safety and impact the culture in a positive way.

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn

• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively

• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed

• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.

• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

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.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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: Yes