EHS Compliance Manager (m/k/n) - Grid Systems Integration Projects

EHS Compliance Manager (m/k/n) - Grid Systems Integration Projects Location: Katowice GE Vernova seeks an EHS Governance Manager to join the EHS Organization and support Regions in a global environment. The role focuses on defining, deploying, and maintaining an effective governance framework across Projects, Services, and Manufacturing within the Grid Systems Integration (GSI) business line of the Electrification segment. It ensures alignment with business strategy, compliance with internal policies and external regulations, risk management, and consistent execution of standards across regions and operations. The position plays a key role in driving transparency, accountability, and performance while supporting operational teams to deliver safely on time, on cost, and in full compliance.

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

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, Environmental Science, Safety Management, or a related EHS technical discipline from an accredited institution; country EHS accreditation required

• Experience: Significant EHS experience in Projects, Services, Manufacturing, or Operations within an industrial or energy environment, with strong background 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 language skills (French, Spanish, German) are a plus

• About the business

• This position sits within the Grid Solutions business’ 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. The portfolio includes HVDC, ACS, FACTS, and services for asset lifecycle support. For more information about the Electrification business, visit gevernova.com/electrification.