Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Advisor

Essential Responsibilities
EHS & Compliance Governance

• Support the implementation of GE Vernova’s EHS Management System and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, standards, and permits.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with environmental licensing and reporting obligations.
• Participate in environmental monitoring programs, including waste, water, air, and spill prevention.
• Support documentation and submittal of reports required under environmental regulations and internal reporting cycles.

Safety & Risk Management

• Conduct site safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of preventative measures.
• Support toolbox talks, pre-start briefings, and job safety analyses to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Contribute to site EHS planning, ensuring critical risk areas are effectively managed.

Training & Awareness

• Deliver EHS training and awareness sessions for employees and contractors.
• Promote continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance through engagement and coaching.

Environmental & Sustainability Initiatives

• Support implementation of the Environmental and Sustainability strategy for service operations.
• Participate in waste reduction, water conservation, and carbon footprint initiatives aligned with GE Vernova’s Environment, Social, and Governance commitments.

Reporting & Metrics

• Collect, analyse, and report on EHS performance indicators (KPIs and leading metrics).
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to EHS dashboards, audits, and management reviews.
• Support preparation for internal and external EHS audits.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma of Work Health & Safety (WHS) or technical equivalent from an accredited college or university, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an EHS role within construction, energy, or renewable energy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS and Environmental legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience implementing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Ability to obtain Global Wind Organisation (GWO) certification.
• Strong communication, organisation, and reporting skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to travel 40% of the time
• Medical fitness and ability to work at height as per GEV onboarding fitness for work requirements.

Desired Characteristics

• Cert IV in Training and assessment.
• Familiarity with GE Vernova’s EHS systems and processes (or similar EHS frameworks).
• Demonstrated ability to influence and work collaboratively across diverse teams.
• Understanding of ESG frameworks and sustainability reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, motivate and drive change and interact cross-functionally
• Confidently able to facilitate and deliver training and or presentations to a diverse audience
• Have domain expertise in one or more of the following: Electrical Safety and LOTO requirements, crane safety, construction safety, fall prevention, confined space.
• Understand lean and be able to apply lean principles.
• Additional language skills.

As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.