Facilities & EHS Site Leader

Roles and Responsibilities

Facilities Operations

Oversee day-to-day facility operations ensuring systems, infrastructure, and equipment within our occupied space are maintained and functioning reliably

Serve as the primary point of contact for facility needs, coordinating with internal teams, external service providers, and building ownership as appropriate

Plan, schedule, and monitor preventive maintenance compliance with a focus on EHS-critical assets, and support the development and roll-out of a new CMMS for the Advanced Research Center

Manage the facilities and EHS operating budget, tracking spend, forecasting needs, and identifying cost optimization opportunities

Participate in the GE Vernova Advanced Research Center emergency response organization

Coordinate with building management on shared infrastructure, tenant responsibilities, and facility-related communications to ensure alignment and protect GE Vernova's operational interests

Lead facility projects from initial scoping and bid development through vendor selection, construction execution, and formal handoff to the research team, ensuring all work is delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget

Strategic Planning

Support facilities engineering with space and infrastructure planning, ensuring facility constraints, lease boundaries, and system limitations are well understood by stakeholders

Leverage technical expertise to help the engineering and research teams understand asset capability and how it impacts research operations

EHS Compliance & Partnership

Ensure adherence to all applicable EHS permits, regulations, and GE Vernova policies as a daily operational priority

Serve as the EHS focal point, ensuring proper implementation of the GE Vernova Life Saving Rules and compliance with all internal and external requirements

Champion a proactive safety culture by partnering with researchers and technical staff to ensure safety is embedded into all work from concept through execution

Support proactive hazard identification, risk assessment, and safe work planning across facility operations and construction activities

Maintain deep working knowledge of EHS protocols for facilities operations and project execution, including confined space entry and rescue procedures

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Environmental Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related technical field

In lieu of degree: High School Diploma/ GED AND 25+ years of directly relevant experience in industrial or research facility operations

Experience

10+ years of experience in an industrial, research, or technical facility environment

Demonstrated experience managing facility operations, budgets, and project execution

History of successful partnership with technical or research teams in a complex facility environment

Experience managing contractors and vendors through a full project lifecycle

Emergency Response Team participation preferred