Job Description Summary
The GE Vernova Environmental & Properties Risk team in the GE Vernova Supply Chain Development organization provides strategic and technical support to manage environmental risk across the GE Vernova global footprint. As a member of this team, the Senior Remedial Operations Manager will serve as the lead operations manager for GE Vernovas portfolio of 100+ remedial projects. This senior manager will work closely with team members from Environmental & Properties Risk, real estate, sourcing, finance, legal, EHS, governmental affairs, communications, operations, and facilities to provide leadership and coordination for the critical issues relating to the portfolio as a whole and properties within the portfolio to ensure appropriate and consistent risk management and tracking. In addition, this role will be responsible for managing a limited portfolio of remedial projects.
This is a unique opportunity to help define GE Vernovas approach to proactively managing environmental risk.
Job Description
PLEASE NOTE: Position Could Be Located At Multiple GE Vernova Locations and Remote/Flexible Global Applicants Encouraged To Apply.
The GE Vernova Environmental & Properties Risk team in the GE Vernova Supply Chain Development organization provides strategic and technical support to manage environmental risk across the GE Vernova global footprint. As a member of this team, the Senior Remedial Operations Manager will serve as the lead operations manager for GE Vernovas portfolio of 100+ remedial projects. This senior manager will work closely with team members from Environmental & Properties Risk, real estate, sourcing, finance, legal, EHS, governmental affairs, communications, operations, and facilities to provide leadership and coordination for the critical issues relating to the portfolio as a whole and properties within the portfolio to ensure appropriate and consistent risk management and tracking. In addition, this role will be responsible for managing a limited portfolio of remedial projects.
This is a unique opportunity to help define GE Vernovas approach to proactively managing environmental risk.
What youll do
In serving as the lead manager for GE Vernovas remedial portfolio of 100+ sites, the Senior Remedial Operations Manager will:
Spearhead an initial in-depth portfolio assessment to prioritize and balance focus and resources, with responsibility for ongoing periodic operating reviews for realignment;
Serve as the primary operations manager for the remedial portfolio by collecting, tracking and synthesizing key information from the Environmental & Properties Risk project managers;
Provide strategic support for the management of the GE Vernova remedial portfolio;
Develop, maintain and communicate technical standards to guide and inform GE Vernovas approach to managing remedial project risks;
Establish and maintain standard operational systems to support all aspects of the GE Vernova remedial portfolio;
Coordinate and lead the remedial and financial reserve process in close partnership with other key stakeholders including finance, controllership, business leadership, legal, audit staff, etc.; and
Serve as the primary point of contact for EHS representatives within GE Vernova businesses seeking environmental technical resource support related to the Environmental & Properties Risk Team expertise.
Other key responsibilities include:
Establish and maintain communication rhythms with key internal stakeholder groups such as finance, controllership, business leaders, EHS, etc.
Developing standard operating best practices, guidance and/or processes to ensure a consistent and appropriate approach to remedial risk management across the portfolio.
Develop appropriate KPIs, track critical milestones, action plans, risks and help needed.
Serve as expert resource by staying up to date with remedial standards, technologies, etc.
In addition, this role will be responsible for managing the investigation and remediation of a limited portfolio of remedial projects through the management of external consultants and coordination with key internal stakeholders including finance, sourcing, EHS, legal, business leadership, communications and governmental affairs. The size and scope of this limited portfolio to be determined based on the geographic location and expertise of the successful candidate relative to the balance of the GE Vernova Environmental & Property Risk team.
It is possible these responsibilities may be rebalanced with other similar responsibilities depending on the demands and capacity within the Environmental & Properties Risk Team.
Qualifications
General Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited University or College in environmental science, geology, engineering, biology, chemistry, or equivalent discipline.
Minimum of 10 years applied project management experience in environmental, remediation and/or EHS within a company, regulatory agency and/or consulting firm.
Minimum of 10 years of experience managing complex remediation projects involving soil, groundwater and soil vapor issues, must include experience with PCBs, hydrocarbons, and chlorinated solvents.
Provide strategic oversight, direction and communication including planning, progress, and financial updates to management on the remedial sites.
Proven ability to manage and coordinate consultant teams to generate project cost estimates, scopes of work, proposals, and reports.
Experience preparing with financial estimations and planning necessary for long-term remedial projects including.
General familiarity with relevant environmental issues and considerations related to historical and current manufacturing and energy operations.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent communication (oral/written) skills.
Demonstrated collaboration skills within diverse teams.
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical information in an easy-to-understand manner.
Demonstrated success in coordinating technical, financial, reputational and legal considerations for complex projects.
Strong technical and analytical aptitude to understand and articulate complicated trade-offs.
Experience working with sensitive and confidential information.
Experience working cross-culturally in large, matrixed organizations and ability to navigate geographies, cultures, relationships, etc.
Ability and willingness to travel including internationally (30% travel).
Proficiency with MS Office Programs including Microsoft Excel.
English proficiency.
Qualifications That Will Make You Stand Out
Graduate degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, biology, chemistry, business or relevant related discipline.
Highly collaborative person with outstanding communication skills.
Familiarity with LEAN principals.
Strategic and flexible thinker who uses a 360 degree perspective to assess risks.
Ability to problem-solve creatively, to be flexible and think outside the box.
Ability to see big picture while not losing sight of critical details.
Ability to be flexible, follow tight deadlines, and deliver results quickly.
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated project management skills including project initiation, scoping, resorting, scheduling, budgeting, risk management and communication.
Benefits Available to You
GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)
Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
If contracted for this position the following apply:
The salary range for this position is 144,
- 00 - 183,600.00 - 244,900.00 USD Annually. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 15% variable incentive compensation. Available health and welfare benefits include healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; savings account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, short-term disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition refund program, use of CariLoop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional personal legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.
Inclusion & Diversity
At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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
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