EHS Specialist

GE Vernova

. Provide day-to-day EHS direct support for sites, warehouses, service sites, field technicians, managers, contractors, and staff within the defined scope .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeBarcelona • SpainMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) management, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment, with a strong focus on training, incident management, and continuous improvement in wind field operations. Proficient in implementing EHS programs and ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

EHS Risk AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceIncident ManagementEHS Audits and AssessmentsTechnical EHS Knowledge

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

EHS Guidelines and ProcessesRoot Cause AnalysisProcess Development and OptimizationContinuous ImprovementLean Methodology

Soft Skills

Influence and CommunicationResilience and Change ManagementAnalytical Problem SolvingEmployee RelationsTeam Engagement

Tools & Technologies

GensuiteComply WorksSGSMicrosoft OfficeWeb-Based Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

ISO 45001ISO 14001GWO Qualifications

Industry Keywords

EHS Management SystemHealth and Safety RegulationsWind Field OperationsEmergency ManagementZero Harm Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day EHS direct support for sites, warehouses, service sites, field technicians, managers, contractors, and staff within the defined scope
Serve as first-line contact for field service engineers on day-to-day EHS issues in service work
Interpret applicable laws, regulations, procedures, and local/national EHS standards
Prepare and review EHS documentation for products and processes
Ensure customer EHS requirements are followed for GE Vernova employees and contractors
Update, support, develop, and implement site procedures
Review emergency plans and ensure materials, equipment, testing, and training are in place
Train personnel on laws, regulations, procedures, and risk mitigation
Support Site Managers with EHS program implementation
Ensure emergency drills are conducted at least quarterly
Verify equipment and tools meet internal safety standards and follow up contractor and team mobilizations
Provide EHS site support and assessments during major operations
Conduct audits, legal and documentation compliance reviews, and site inspections
Manage regulatory-agency site inspections and required EHS documentation
Oversee PPE management for staff and visitors
Support contractor mobilization and MCE/Blades teams on regional wind farms
Implement and maintain compliance applications including Gensuite, Comply Works, and SGS
Review reporting systems, responsibilities, deadlines, and event closure
Represent GE Vernova in local EHS working groups and wind regional communities
Promote Zero Harm culture and identify trends and potential risks
Ensure incidents are reported, investigated, classified, and managed according to requirements
Support accident and incident investigations, root-cause analysis, injury relatedness and recordability assessments
Implement initiatives to reduce injuries and support safer equipment and tools
Develop and implement the yearly training and learning plan
Liaise with contractors, medical services, emergency services, regulatory agencies, and customers on EHS matters
Advise management on unsafe acts and conditions and follow up with field technicians at least biweekly
Provide input for site EHS goals and objectives and meet regularly with site managers
Coach, mentor, and train local management and safety leaders
Support the Region EHS Manager and Service Director in regional decision-making
Conduct EHS training and awareness sessions and facilitate periodic EHS meetings
Share best practices across sites and ensure risk assessments/JSA are communicated before tasks begin
Advise site managers on EHS strategy, regulatory changes, and performance improvement
Follow up and communicate local EHS metrics
Align local EHS activities with GE Vernova’s safety vision and regional EHS action plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Technical background in electricity, mechanical, etc.
Locally Professional master's degree EHS (Técnico Superior PRL with 3 technical qualifications in Ergonomic, Industrial Hygiene and Safety at Work)
Physical condition and fitness to climb a wind turbine
Good knowledge and understanding of local and other region rules/regulations framework, interactions between authorities
Good knowledge of Microsoft office, web-based tools
Technical Expert level in technical EHS specific knowledge
Skilled level in EHS Risk Assessment, EHS Guidelines and Processes, EHS Audits and Assessments, Regulatory Compliance, Incident Management and Root Cause Analysis and EHS Management System
Knowledge of process development and optimization, continuous improvement and lean
Awareness level in Security and Crisis Management
Skilled level in influence and communication, resilience and change management, performance, resources and conflict management, employee relations and team engagement, vision and goals setting and analytical problem solving
Fluent English skills; Spanish and Catalan written and spoken
5 years of experience in wind field operations and/or EHS, ideally in wind business
Availability to travel 50% of the time
Must hold a valid driving licence
Permanent Work Permit
Familiar with Health and Safety and Environmental regulatory requirements
Familiar with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certification frameworks
GWO (Global Wind Organization) qualifications (WINDA code) desired
Technical background as a Wind Turbine Technician considered an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: No