Senior Site EHS Manager-EPC Nuclear New Build (SMR)

Job Description Summary

Senior Site Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead field execution of the EHS program for a first-of-a-kind nuclear new build construction project. This position will serve as the senior EHS leader on site, responsible for driving safe execution across all phases of construction including site preparation, major civil works, structural erection, mechanical and electrical installation, commissioning, and transition to operations.
The Senior Site EHS Manager will provide daily leadership and direction to a multidisciplinary EHS organization while partnering with project management, EPC contractors, subcontractors, craft labor, regulators, and owner representatives to ensure the highest standards of safety performance and nuclear safety culture are maintained throughout project execution.
This role requires a seasoned construction safety leader with significant experience leading EHS programs on large-scale industrial projects in nuclear, power generation, heavy civil, petrochemical, energy, or other high-hazard construction environments.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Site EHS Leadership

• Lead all day-to-day EHS activities for a large multi-employer construction project consisting of EPC contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and support organizations.
• Establish and maintain a visible field presence, engaging workforce leaders, supervisors, construction managers, and craft personnel daily.
• Provide leadership, coaching, development, and performance management for site EHS professionals.
• Champion a safety culture where every worker is empowered and expected to identify hazards, raise concerns, and exercise stop-work authority.
• Serve as the principal EHS advisor to site leadership regarding operational risk and project execution.

EHS Management System Execution

• Implement and continuously improve the project Environmental, Health & Safety Management System.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable:
  • OSHA requirements
  • Federal, state, and local regulations
  • Environmental permits
  • Owner requirements
  • Contractual obligations
  • Corporate EHS standards
• Maintain the Site EHS Plan and associated procedures, standards, and work instructions.
• Establish site-specific EHS programs that support construction, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.

Critical Risk Management

Lead implementation and verification of controls for high-risk construction activities including:

• Cranes, rigging, and engineered lifts
• Heavy haul and transport operations
• Structural steel erection
• Deep excavations and trenching
• Work at height
• Scaffolding systems
• Confined space entry
• Hazardous energy control (LOTO)
• Temporary power and electrical safety
• Concrete placement and formwork systems
• Heavy equipment operations
• Vehicle and pedestrian interface management
• Industrial hygiene hazards
• Pressure testing and mechanical completion activities
• Simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) management

Ensure effective risk assessments, job hazard analyses, permit-to-work systems, pre-job planning, and field verification processes are consistently applied before work begins.

Contractor Governance & Oversight

• Evaluate contractor EHS performance and effectiveness through inspections, audits, field observations, and performance reviews.
• Review and approve contractor EHS plans, mobilization packages, methodologies, and risk assessments.
• Validate qualifications of contractor EHS personnel assigned to the project.
• Drive accountability for safe execution while maintaining strong collaborative relationships across project stakeholders.
• Intervene when conditions or behaviors fail to meet project requirements and stop work where necessary to prevent serious injury or environmental impacts.

Assurance, Audits & Performance Monitoring

• Develop and implement robust inspection, observation, audit, and surveillance programs.
• Analyze leading and lagging indicators to identify trends and emerging risks.
• Prepare and present EHS performance reports to project leadership and executive management.
• Support project readiness reviews, constructability reviews, and major work package assessments.

Incident Prevention & Learning

• Lead investigations of serious injuries, high-potential incidents, environmental events, and near misses.
• Ensure corrective actions address organizational and systemic causes rather than solely individual behaviors.
• Maintain an effective lessons learned and continuous improvement process.
• Drive timely closure of corrective actions and identified deficiencies.

Environmental & Occupational Health Management

Oversee programs related to:

• Stormwater and erosion control
• Spill prevention and response
• Air quality compliance
• Waste management
• Hazardous materials
• Water management
• Industrial hygiene
• Respiratory protection
• Heat stress management
• Noise exposure
• Silica and welding fume control
• Occupational health surveillance programs

Emergency Preparedness

• Lead development and execution of construction emergency response plans.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities with project security, fire protection, medical providers, and local emergency response agencies.
• Conduct drills and exercises to validate emergency response readiness
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of EHS experience in heavy industrial or large construction environments.
• Minimum 10 years managing EHS programs on large construction projects.
• Minimum 5 years leading EHS teams in a supervisory or senior management capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and applicable 29 CFR 1910 regulations.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple contractors in complex multi-employer work environments.
• Experience implementing behavior-based safety, critical risk management, and contractor management systems.
• Proven success influencing senior leaders, project executives, and contractor organizations.

Desired Characteristics

• Previous nuclear construction or nuclear operations experience strongly preferred.
• Experience on large EPC or turnkey power generation projects.
• Experience supporting major infrastructure, LNG, petrochemical, energy, or heavy industrial megaprojects.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
• CHST, CIH, CHMM, PE, NEBOSH, or equivalent professional certification.
• Knowledge of:
  • Nuclear Safety Culture Principles
  • Human Performance Tools
  • Corrective Action Programs
  • ISO 45001
  • ISO 14001
  • Operational Readiness Programs

Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

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 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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionFor candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $129,000.00 and $214,900.00. 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 October 30, 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.Candidates should be aware that this role involves a client's critical infrastructure; shortlisted candidates would therefore be subject to heightened security checks as directed by our clients. All personal data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our data protection policies, solely for recruitment and security purposes.