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Environmental Health & Safety Leader - Chicago, IL 60609



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GE Technology Infrastructure

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Technology Infrastructure - Enterprise Solutions

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Role Summary/Purpose
The Environmental Health & Safety Leader will drive Environmental, Health and Safety excellence at the 100+ employee Chicago Illinois & Bonham Texas Digital Energy manufacturing facilities. In this role you will be responsible for developing and promoting a healthy and safe work environment for all employees.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Maintain 100% compliance with federal, state and local EHS regulations
  • Lead implementation of all GE EHS programs including all Gensuite web tools, conduct EHS training, compliance audits, drive safety committee, culture change, lean-ergonomics, crisis management / emergency preparedness, Ecomagination GHG commitments, injury & illness case management, provide progress reports
  • Implementation of GE's H&S and Environmental frameworks
  • Drive proactive culture & hazard awareness/recognition to reduce accidents in the workplace, perform root cause analysis of incident/accident investigations and implement solutions
  • Deliver health and safety training
  • Lead and promote ergonomics programs and participate in Lean action workouts
  • Maintain VPP certification

    Qualifications/Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Safety Sciences or other technical degree
  • Minimum 1 year VPP experience

    Additional Eligibility Qualifications
    GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

    Desired Characteristics
  • Strong computer skills (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Access)
  • Strong understanding of and experience with Ergonomics
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsGE Digital Energy, a division of GE Enterprise Solutions, is a global leader in protection and control, communications, power sensing and power quality solutions. Its products and services increase the reliability of electrical power networks and critical equipment for utility, industrial and large commercial customers. From protecting and optimizing assets such as generators, transmission lines and motors, to ensuring secure wireless data transmission and providing uninterruptible power, GE Digital Energy delivers industry-leading technologies to solve the unique challenges of each customer. Join Digital Energy today!

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    We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package and the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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    • LOCATION:
      Chicago, IL 60609
    • SALARY/WAGE:
      Commensurate with Experience
    • JOB STATUS/TYPE:
      Full Time
      Employee
    • JOB CATEGORY:
      Medical/Health
    • OCCUPATIONS:
      General/Other: Medical/Health
    • INDUSTRY:
      Energy and Utilities
    • CAREER LEVEL:
      Experienced (Non-Manager)
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      1106108

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