EHS Compliance Manager - Grid Systems Integration Projects

Job Description Summary

As EHS Governance Manager, you will be part of the EHS Organization, and your role will be to support the Regions in a global environment.

The EHS Governance Manager is responsible for defining, deploying, and maintaining an effective governance framework across Projects, Services, and Manufacturing activities within the Grid Systems Integration business line in our Electrification business segment.

The role ensures alignment with business strategy, compliance with internal policies and external regulations, risk management, and consistent execution of standards across regions and operational entities.

This position plays a key role in driving transparency, accountability, and performance while supporting operational teams in delivering safely on time, on cost, and in full compliance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Define, implement, and continuously improve the governance model across Projects, Services, and Manufacturing, including roles, decision rights (RASCI), and escalation paths

• Ensure compliance with internal policies (EHS, Quality, Finance, Ethics, Cyber, Sustainability) and applicable local regulations

• Lead Business HQ audits for Projects & Services and Manufacturing, including subcontractors and partners; track findings through to closure

• Establish governance KPIs and dashboards; coordinate governance forums (management reviews, steering committees, gate reviews)

• Act as key interface between Business Leadership, Operations, Functions (Finance, EHS, Quality, Legal, HR), and Regions

• Coach and support leaders and operational teams on governance requirements and compliance standards

• Identify gaps and inconsistencies in governance practices; lead continuous improvement initiatives

• Support inspection programs across sites and monitor customer satisfaction surveys

• Authority to stop any activity in case of immediate danger; coordinate emergency response per Site Director direction

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, Environmental Science, Safety Management, or related EHS technical discipline (accredited institution; Country EHS Accreditation required)

• Experience: Major EHS experience in Projects, Services, Manufacturing, or Operations within an industrial or energy environment, with strong experience in governance, project management frameworks, or risk management

• Mobility: Willingness to travel internationally up to 60%

Desired Characteristics:

• Solid understanding of matrix organizations and complex international environments

• Strong knowledge of fundamental health & safety programs (Lockout-Tagout, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Process Safety Management)

• Familiarity with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or similar certification standards

• Strong influencing, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills across diverse audiences

• High integrity, independence, and accountability

• Additional languages (French, Spanish, German) a plus

About Our Business:

This position sits within our Grid Solutions Business's Grid Systems Integration (GSI) Business Line, in the Electrification segment of GE Vernova.

GSI delivers integrated project solutions that enable large-scale electrification and support the global energy transition — helping customers decarbonize while maintaining grid stability, reliability, and security. Our portfolio spans:

• HVDC (High-Voltage Direct Current) — enabling efficient, long-distance power transmission with lower losses

• ACS (Alternating Current Systems) — turnkey high-voltage substation solutions, including AIS, GIS, and digital substations

• FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) — technologies like STATCOM and Synchronous Condensers that enhance grid flexibility and stability

• Services — long-term service agreements, turnkey retrofits, and modernization/upgrade solutions supporting customers' assets throughout their lifecycle

Learn more about our Electrification business at gevernova.com/electrification.

Culture & Inclusion:

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