Posted Position Title EHS Site/Field Manager - GE Power & Water (Edmonton)

Job Number	1871123
Business	GE Power & Water
Business Segment	Power & Water
About Us	GE Power & Water provides customers with a broad array of power generation, energy delivery and water process technologies to solve their challenges locally. Power & Water works in all areas of the energy industry including renewable resources such as wind and solar; biogas and alternative fuels; and coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy. The business also develops advanced technologies to help solve the world’s most complex challenges related to water availability and quality. Numerous products are qualified under ecomagination, GE’s commitment to providing innovative solutions that maximize resources, drive efficiencies and help make the world work better. At GE, developing people is embedded in our culture and integral to our growth. Headquartered in Schenectady, N.Y., Power & Water is GE’s largest industrial business. Follow GE Power & Water on Twitter @GE_PowerWater. GE Canada works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. This is your chance to become a part of a company internationally known for its reputation as an innovative industry leader that will invest in your success and growth. Join GE Canada and help us make a real difference creating the next generation of products and services that will impact the world for generations to come. For more information visit our website at www.ge.com/ca and follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/GE_Canada and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/GECanada.
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Environmental Health & Safety
Function Segment	General EHS
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	Canada
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces	Alberta
City	Edmonton
Postal Code	T5L 2H8
Relocation Expenses	No
Role Summary/Purpose	The Environmental Health and Safety Manager position will be responsible for ensuring that the Canadian GE W&PT field and the GEWPT Edmonton chemical blending facility operate in compliance with GE and applicable regulatory EHS requirements. This position works closely with facility and geography leaders to drive EHS performance throughout the region. Work allocation will be 25% support for the Edmonton facility and 75% support for field service and commercial teams.
Essential Responsibilities	• Develop and manage EHS programs at assigned facility and GEWPT client sites • Support assigned groups in the usage of Gensuite and other EHS tools • Conduct EHS audits of GEWPT facilities, commercial and service locations at client sites as directed • Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, occupational diseases, environmental spills and near misses to determine root causes and preventive measures. • Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes. • Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, use of safety equipment and environmental awareness. • Ensure that changes have been evaluated for EHS impacts and • Recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to chemical, physical, and • Maintain all required environmental and safety records and documentation. • Examine environmental and safety permits to ensure compliance with requirements. other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements	Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college 3 years of EHS experience with focus on water treatment, chemical processing and/or supporting dispersed workforces (sales, services) Eligibility Requirements: Ability to work independantely and support diverse workforce and customers Position will be based in Edmonton however the candidate must have tge ability and willingness to travel frequently to multiple locations within service region (including oilsands locations) Ability and willingness to work in range of physical environments
Desired Characteristics	Familiarity with and/or previous experience with GE environmental, health and safety programs and Gensuite Strong presentation and communication skills Strong interpersonal, facilitator, and leadership skills Ability to multi-task and prioritize Experience in water, chemical processing, and wastewater operations Working knowledge of Canadian EHS regulations Experience working in the Canadian Oil Sands