Blade Operations EHS Lead
LM Wind Power
Operations
Grand Forks, ND, USA
Posted on Mar 6, 2026
Job Description Summary
The Blade Operations EHS Lead is the primary EHS interface for GE Vernova’s wind blade manufacturing sites, ensuring effective implementation of EHS programs and regulatory compliance in daily operations. This role is based in one of the blade operations manufacturing facilities to provide timely, hands on support to plant teams.The position partners with Wind Blades Operations leadership and the Business EHS management team, reporting to the Wind Fixed Facilities EHS Leader, to align plant level execution with global manufacturing EHS strategies and standards.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Act as the main EHS point of contact for blade manufacturing sites, providing day‑to‑day support to plant leadership and local EHS teams.
Implement GE Vernova EHS programs (including Framework 3.0 and Life Saving Rules) within blade operations and ensure integration into daily work practices.
Monitor EHS performance (incident rates, PSEs, audit findings, action closure) and drive corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with site teams.
Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to GE Vernova EHS standards across blade plants; support regulatory inspections, customer audits, and internal assessments.
Provide on‑site support for incident response and investigations; coordinate lessons learned and risk‑reduction actions across blade operations.
Engage in shop‑floor activities and apply Lean problem‑solving and digital tools to eliminate or reduce risks and improve EHS processes.
Support new projects, product introductions, and facility changes within blade operations, ensuring EHS requirements are addressed early and aligned with global manufacturing EHS standards.
Collaborate closely with the Wind Fixed Facilities EHS Leader and other Wind EHS leaders to ensure consistent execution of global initiatives and effective best‑practice sharing.
Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, or related EHS field.
10+ years of experience executing EHS programs in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Proven experience leading EHS implementation at plant or operations level, including incident investigation, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
Strong knowledge of applicable EHS regulations and ability to translate them into practical plant‑level actions.
Experience working in a matrix organization and collaborating across functions and locations.
Fluency in English, with strong communication and influencing skills.
Desired Characteristics
Experience within GE Vernova or similar large industrial/energy business.
Familiarity with GE Vernova EHS systems and tools (e.g., Gensuite, ComplyWorks, SCX).
Strong presence on the shop floor; able to coach and influence leaders and operators.
Demonstrated ability to drive EHS culture and continuous improvement using Lean methodologies.
Comfortable working in a multicultural, multi‑site environment with competing priorities.
Able and willing to travel 30%+ and comply with GE Vernova (GEV) travel and tax guidelines.
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: No
For 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 March 05, 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.
