EHS Project Manager – HVDC

Switzerland Global Enterprise

EHS Project Manager at GE Vernova leading safety initiatives across HVDC projects with emphasis on compliance and training. Fostering a strong safety culture and interfacing with various stakeholders.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in EHS leadership, regulatory compliance, and safety culture promotion within project environments. Proficient in conducting risk assessments, audits, and delivering EHS training while ensuring adherence to German occupational health and safety regulations.

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EHS LeadershipSafety EngineeringGerman Occupational Health & Safety RegulationsRisk AssessmentFluent German

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Hard Skills

EHS ManagementRisk AssessmentHazard AnalysisEHS Training DeliveryEHS AuditsEnvironmental ManagementPermit-to-Work SystemsControl-of-Work SystemsConstruction SafetyHV Electrical Environments

Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationLeadershipTeam CollaborationCultural Promotion

Tools & Technologies

EHS Management SystemsDigital EHS ToolsMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Fachkraft für ArbeitssicherheitSiGEKo

Industry Keywords

ConstructionInstallationIndustrial ProjectsMulti-National ProjectsEnvironmental Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary EHS leader and focal point for the entire project including the EHS interface to the customer.
Provide visible EHS leadership and proactive support to the Project Management, consortium partners and subcontractors.
Build and promote a strong safety culture and ensure EHS is embedded across all project activities.
Support the implementation of GE Vernova EHS strategy, standards and programs.
Serve as the key EHS interface for customer, consortium partner and subcontractors.
Understand regulatory changes and trends and forecast business impacts.
Perform and coordinate the delivery of EHS trainings, ensuring the competency of personnel within their scope.
Support project management to implement, monitor and continuously improve the project’s EHS management and performance in line with GE Vernova requirements and applicable standards.
Conduct and facilitate risk assessments and hazard analyses; define, track and verify corrective and preventive actions.
Plan and perform EHS audits, inspections and site walks; follow up on findings and support closure in a timely manner.
Promote Safety as the first priority for all actors in the project - communicating pro-actively and leading by exemplary behavior.
Report to EHS Functional Leader as well as project organization (dotted line).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety or related field or technical/vocational qualification with substantial relevant professional EHS experience
Recognized qualification as Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit (Safety Specialist) according to German regulations (DGUV) as well as SiGEKo
Proven experience in lead EHS role, ideally in construction, installation or industrial project environments in HV electrical environments
Solid knowledge of German occupational health & safety and environmental regulations as well as environmental management on construction sites and permit-to-work and control-of-work systems
Experience in multi-national projects and work environments
Fluent German (spoken and written)
Good English (spoken and written), including the ability to prepare documentation, reporting and trainings in both languages
Confident user of MS Office; experience with EHS management systems and digital EHS tools is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: No