Senior Specialist EHS - Health and Safety

London, England, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

Job Description Summary

The Senior Health & Safety Manager, IH and Chemical works to maintain compliance, execute EHS programs, reduce risk and deliver EHS excellence at fixed facilities, service operations, offices and other GEHC entities, with focus in Industrial Hygiene, Confined Space, Explosion Safety, and Chemical Management Programs. They will lead compliance to requirements and develop consistent expectations. They will provide technical assistance in other areas as defined by their expertise or as assigned. This role reports to the Global Health and Safety Leader.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for compliance, specifically in the areas of Industrial Hygiene, Confined Space, Explosion Safety and Chemical programs while supporting other Health & Safety programs at fixed facilities, service operations, offices and other GEHC entities, including EHS support at sites and operations that do not have dedicated EHS personnel.
• Manages and coordinates a broad spectrum of initiatives simultaneously while maintaining superior customer service.
• Drives excellence in GE EHS programs including Framework, ISO and HOP.
• Successfully identifies, eliminates and/or mitigate EHS risks.
• Is a thought-leader and a key team member of the Health & Safety Program team.
• Delivers in-depth knowledge of Health & Safety risks and regulations presented by all operations; serves as the H&S. expert for applicable regulatory and industry standard requirements.
• Engages and leverages the Global H&S and Governance teams in the development of proactive solutions necessary to reduce future risk.
• Remains current with and/or develops understanding necessary of regional EHS regulations and GE EHS programs specific to assigned priorities or job scope.
• Serves as a coach and mentor to other EHS professionals to build the IH and Chemical Management pipeline in the region.
• Works with EHS training team as a subject matter expert to ensure appropriate technical and regulatory competency for EHS professionals and other operational employees.
• Supports all other EHS tasks as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• For roles in USA - Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED.)
• For roles outside of the USA- This role requires significant experience in the Environmental Health & Safety & Health and Safety. Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• 10+ years of EHS experience with a working technical understanding of IH and Chemical Compliance
• 10+ years overseeing the execution of EHS programs.
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to travel about 30% of the time
• Deep knowledge of GE's EHS programs and systems
• Extensive experience working with industry EHS organizations
• Strong understanding of legal requirements associated with EHS issues
• Demonstrated ability to organize, motivate and lead teams, drive change, and interact cross functionally
• Related EHS expertise outside of primary responsibility, i.e. LOTO, Electrical, MOC, Risk Assessment, Emergency Preparedness, other
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with internal and external customers, and all levels of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to facilitate and conduct presentations with large and small groups at all levels of the organization.
  
  

For U.S. based positions only, the pay range for this position is $130,560.00-$195,840.00 Annual. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience and location. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). GE HealthCare offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Additional Information

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare 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 HealthCare 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).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Application Deadline: February 24, 2025